Gillespie, a 6-foot-3, 245-pound prospect, took official visits to Georgia Tech on May 30 and Virginia Tech on June 6 with the Hokies getting the final shot at him this past weekend.

BREAKING: 3⭐️ DL Kamdon Gillespie has committed to Virginia Tech The 6-3 245 defensive lineman from Mooresville (N.C.) chose the Hokies over Georgia Tech ...

Kamdon “KJ” Gillespie is headed to Blacksburg. The 2026 DL committed to Virginia Tech over Georgia Tech after a strong final visit. What he brings to the Hokies’ front seven inside.

— Kamdon”kj” Gillespie (@K_Gillespie3) June 12, 2025 The Yellow Jackets have remained in the race to land Gillespie who has been a frequent visitor on campus.

If Hairston-Taylor joined the Hokies, he would be amongst the small class thus far with also comprises names the likes of Josuha Pittman (LB), Kamdon Gillespie (DL), Kamren Johnson (Edge), and ...