Jonathan Pennix

Virginia Tech (2023-24): Played in 11 games, primarily on special teams during the 2024 campaign...Registered two tackles...Recorded a fumble recovery vs. Minnesota in the Duke's Mayo Bowl (Jan. 3)…Did not see game action and redshirted in 2023…High School: Four-year letterman for Coach Doug Smith at Appomattox County High School in Virginia…Was a team captain as a sophomore, junior and senior…Helped the Raiders to back-to-back state titles as a freshman (13-2) and sophomore (10-0)…Was named team MVP last three seasons…Garnered Dogwood District Offensive Player of the Year honors as a senior…Selected as a four-time All-Region 2C honoree as a defensive back, as well as a three-time all regional selection as a running back, and as an all-purpose player as a senior…Earned all-state honors as a running back three times, as a defensive back twice and as an all-purpose player in his senior season…Rushed for 1210 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior…Tallied 18 receptions for 335 yards and three touchdowns as a senior…Rated a 3-star recruit by 247 Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals… Ranked No.102 cornerback and No.34 recruit in Virginia by 247 Sports…No.111 cornerback and No. 38 recruit in Virginia by ESPN…No.149 cornerback and No.41 prospect in Virginia by On3…No.36 prospect in Virginia by Rivals…Lettered in basketball and track…Personal: Full name is Jonathan O’Neal Pennix…Son to Jeff Miller and Virginia Pennix…Has four brothers: Chris, Derrick, Darion and Phillip…Hobbies include playing video games and ATV riding…Born Oct. 13, in Lynchburg, Virginia.