John-Patrick Oates

LB · #38 · Virginia Tech · FR · 6'1" · 225 · Philadelphia, PA

First season

Recruiting

2026 class · 247 composite

Three-star high school recruit

The 2026 board

#833 Zaiden McDonald S · Malcolm X Shabazz STAN

#833 Zach Washington WR · St. Francis MSU

#833 John-Patrick Oates LB · La Salle College VT

#833 Lavar Keys WR · DeMatha Catholic IND

#833 Prince Jean WR · Valdosta UK

LBs in the class

#67 Braylon Outlaw Pike Road GT

#68 I'Zayah Young San Marcos SMU

#69 John-Patrick Oates La Salle College VT

#70 Caleb Triplett D'Iberville USM

#71 Bryson Castile Arlington Bowie HOU

The situation

Virginia Tech 2025 defense ›

Explosive rate allowed 12.6% 28

Line yards per carry allowed 2.9 15

Sack rate 4.5% 15