Loren Johnson arrived at Virginia Tech in the 1995 recruiting class, one of the more important classes in school history. Johnson, along with fellow defensive back signees Keion Carpenter and Pierson Prioleau, would help establish Virginia Tech as “DBU” over the next several years. The Hokies are still putting defensive backs into the NFL.
Johnson, a Florida native had other big-time offers, including one from Oklahoma, yet took a chance on Virginia Tech to play for a young defensive coordinator named Bud Foster. Johnson would enjoy immediate success, becoming a four-year starter and two-time All-Big East selection.
After his outstanding playing career ended, Johnson got into coaching, where he is now in charge of what is arguably the top high school program in the state of Virginia, the Highland Springs Springers.