Adonis Alexander, Houshun Gaines Arrested: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction

Virginia Tech cornerback Adonis Alexander and defensive end Houshun Gaines were arrested on April 24. 

Per Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, citing Montgomery County general district records, Alexander was charged with possession of marijuana. Per Andy Bitter of the Roanoke Times, citing Virginia Courts online database, Gaines was charged with underage alcohol and marijuana possession.  

According to Bitter's report in the Roanoke Times, new Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente has indefinitely suspended both Alexander and Gaines for their indiscretions, and Alexander's court hearing is scheduled for June 27. 

The school issued a press release that announced the suspensions, though no specific reason was given, and the school said it "would have no further comment" on the matter.

Gaines will be a redshirt freshman in 2016. He was a 3-star recruit coming out of Nash Central High School in North Carolina, per 247Sports' composite rankings. This season had the potential to be a big one for the defensive end, as the Hokies seek to solidify their depth up front with other players like Vinny Mihota and Ken Ekanem.

Speaking to Matej Sis of 247Sports following an open scrimmage on April 19, Ekanem spoke highly of the redshirt lineman: "(Gaines) has also taken a step forward and will start in place of Mihota for the spring game. He's really stepping up and coming into his own."

Alexander emerged as one of Virginia Tech's best defensive players as a freshman in 2015. The North Carolina native led the Hokies with four interceptions and finished fifth with 55 tackles. He was named as a second-team freshman All-American for his performance. 

The suspensions for Alexander and Gaines leave two potentially huge holes for Fuente to fill. Virginia Tech played its spring game Saturday, so the coaching staff was able to get a look at what the rest of the defensive unit will look like in 2016.