According to Andy Bitter of the Roanoke Times, Virginia Tech's Adonis Alexander and Houshun Gaines have received probation for their possession of marijuana charges stemming from an April arrest.

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Bitter tweeted the following:

"Adonis Alexander & Houshun Gaines get 12 months probation, required to do 24 hours of community service for marijuana poss charge. #Hokies"

Bitter also noted that Gaines and Alexander will undergo random drug testing. The two players were also giving probation by the Virginia Tech student council.

Gaines underage possession of alcohol charge was dropped.

Alexander, a rising sophomore, started eight games for the Hokies last season as a true freshman. He registered four interceptions during his first season in Blacksburg.

Gaines spent his freshman season on the scout team as he took a redshirt. He started in place of injured defensive end Vincent Mihotain the Hokies spring game.

There has been no official word on their status with the football program after the hearing. Both players were suspended indefinitely by Head Coach Justin Fuente.