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Draft Scout College Football Player News: Virginia Tech
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Former KU running back Khalil Herbert has proven to be a welcome addition for both the offense and special teams at Virginia Tech this year. Herbert, a graduate transfer who left KU four games into the 2019 season, currently leads all FBS players not onl y in rushing yards per game (149.7), but also all-purpose yardage (246.3 yards per game). Through the Hokies' first three games, Herbert is averaging 10.4 yards per carry on his 14.3 rushing attempts a game and has scored five touchdowns on the ground. H erbert has topped 100 rushing yards in all three VT games in 2020, matching the number of times he did so at KU during his three-plus years with the program. - Lawrence Journal World
rSr/2021  RB Khalil Herbert, Virginia Tech
News Source: Lawrence Journal World
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The feel-good story of the Duke win, Matheny - a sophomore walk-on forced into action because of all the personnel losses in the secondary - had another big game in the loss to North Carolina. He led the team with 10 tackles playing rover, in place of th e suspended Devon Hunter and the unavailable Keonta Jenkins, part of a rejiggered defensive backfield that also didn't have Divine Deablo. Matheny had played just a handful of snaps in his career, in last year's win over Old Dominion, before this season. He got the start against Duke and made seven tackles and his first career interception. - Richmond Times-Dispatch
rSr/2024 OLB Tyler Matheny, Virginia Tech
News Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch
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OCT 5 ACC RUNNING BACK/SPECIALIST OF THE WEEK: Khalil Herbert, Virginia Tech, Gr., RB, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,...Averaged more than 10 yards per carry in Saturday's 38-31 win at Duke, rushing for 207 yards and two touchdowns...The 207 yards stand as the s eventh-highest single-game rushing total in Virginia Tech history...Also returned three kickoffs for 150 yards, including an 83-yard effort setting up a crucial touchdown for the Hokies...His 357 all-purpose yards marked a program record...Became the fir st Virginia Tech player with at least 100 yards rushing and 100 yards on kickoff returns in the same game. - Atlantic Coast Conference Football
rSr/2021 RB Khalil Herbert, Virginia Tech
News Source: Atlantic Coast Conference Football
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Khalil Herbert seems to be feeling right at home at Virginia Tech, moving to the top of the national rushing chart with his stellar performance against Duke. Herbert carried 20 times for 208 yards and two touchdowns in the 38-31 win and entered this week averaging 156 per game. Herbert also had 150 kick return yards against Duke. His 358 all-purpose yards were a program record and the highest total in the nation this season. The 5-foot-9, 212-pound Herbert is playing his final season as a graduate trans fer. He planned to redshirt at Kansas last season after Pooka Williams took the starting job from him following the second game. Herbert ultimately decided to leave and enrolled at Tech in January. He was productive in his 35 games with the Jayhawks. He ran for 291 yards against West Virginia in 2017 and for 187 against Boston College in 2019. - AP College Football
rSr/2021 RB Khalil Herbert, Virginia Tech
News Source: AP College Football
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OCT 5 ACC CO-OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: Christian Darrisaw, Virginia Tech, Jr., LT, Upper Marlboro, Md.,...Made his 24th consecutive start for the Hokies in Saturday night's win at Duke, helping Virginia Tech surpass 300 rushing yards in consecutive games for the first time since the 2002 season...The Hokies finished with 324 yards on the ground and four rushing TDs...The rushing attack alone registered 16 first downs while averaging 6.5 yards on 50 attempts. - Atlantic Coast Conference Football
rJr/2021 OT *Christian Darrisaw, Virginia Tech
News Source: Atlantic Coast Conference Football
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OCT 5 ACC DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: Emmanuel Belmar, Virginia Tech, Sr., DE, Suwanee, Ga.,...Registered a career-high three quarterback sacks for minus-17 yards in Saturday night's win at Duke...Keyed a Virginia Tech front that limited the Blue Devi ls to 139 rushing yards (3.8 yards per carry). - Atlantic Coast Conference Football
rSr/2022  DE Emmanuel Belmar, Virginia Tech
News Source: Atlantic Coast Conference Football
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Khalil Herbert ran for 208 yards and two touchdowns, including a 60-yard score with 2:20 left, to help shorthanded Virginia Tech hold off Duke for a 38-31 win on Saturday. The Kansas graduate transfer's huge day included an 83-yard kickoff return that se t up a short third-quarter scoring drive for the Hokies (2-0, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference). Herbert's other score was a 23-yard sprint around the left side to the end zone for a 31-21 lead with 9:58 left. Braxton Burmeister also scored on two keepers f or Virginia Tech, which was down 21 players and two full-time coaches due to a combination of coronavirus and injury issues. The Hokies' defense also came up big by forcing a three-and-out after Burmeister lost a fumble to give Duke a chance for the lead with 4 1/2 minutes left. Herbert took care of the rest, breaking loose around the left side again for the 60-yarder for a 38-28 lead while cracking the 200-yard mark to essentially seal this one. Deon Jackson scored twice on the ground for the Blue Devi ls (0-4, 0-4), including when he shot up the middle for a 10-yard score that gave Duke a 14-10 lead with 11:27 left in the third. - Virginia Tech/AP College Football
rSr/2021 RB Khalil Herbert, Virginia Tech
News Source: Virginia Tech/AP College Football
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Virginia Tech center Brock Hoffman's debut in a Hokies uniform couldn't have gone much better. The offense put up 314 rushing yards on 7.7 yards per carry on the way to a 45-24 win over N.C. State. It was only the third time Tech rushed for more than 300 yards in a conference game since joining the conference in 2004. On Monday, he was named ACC offensive lineman of the week for leading the way up front and keeping talented Wolfpack defensive tackle Alim McNeill, who had just one tackle. It was Hoffman' s first game since transferring from Coastal Carolina in 2018 where he started 24 straight games. He was forced to sit out the 2019 season after the NCAA denied his wavier for immediate eligibility. The decision drew national headlines with Hoffman trans ferring to Tech so he could be closer to his family in Statesville, North Carolina. His mother Stephanie had surgery to remove an acoustic neuroma (a non-cancerous brain tumor) in early 2017 that caused lingering side effects. - Roanoke Times
rSr/2022 C Brock Hoffman, Virginia Tech
News Source: Roanoke Times
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SEPT 28 ACC OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: Brock Hoffman, Virginia Tech, Jr., C, Statesville, N.C.,...Made his initial start at center for the Hokies in Saturday night's 45-24 win over visiting NC State...Led an offensive line that helped Virginia Tech p ick up 314 yards on the ground...The Hokies gained 7.6 yards per rushing attempt in the win. - Atlantic Coast Conference Football
rSr/2022 C Brock Hoffman, Virginia Tech
News Source: Atlantic Coast Conference Football
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Dax Hollifield sees Virginia Tech's linebackers playing a key role in ushering the Justin Hamilton-era when the team finally sees the field. The Hokies have plenty of experience on defense, with eight returning starters, but no unit is more battle-tested than the linebackers. Rayshard Ashby and Hollifield started all 13 games together last season and have 43 combined starts over the last two years. Backup outside linebacker Alan Tisdale will also have a bigger role this season. "It's going to be a lot o f fun this year, just seeing how we interchange and how we play different roles this year and how we get after it this season," Hollifield said. "I expect a lot out of all three of us." Hollifield expects to play more middle linebacker this season - his more natural position - which will help all three linebackers get an equal number of reps. - Roanoke Times
rSr/2023 ILB Dax Hollifield, Virginia Tech
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Virginia Tech safety Devon Hunter has been suspended indefinitely amid reports the redshirt junior was arrested this past weekend and charged with strangulation of another, a Class 6 felony, and simple assault against a family member. Hunter was booked i nto Montgomery County (Va.) Jail on Sunday, was scheduled to be arraigned Monday afternoon and continues to be held without bond, according to court records. His next hearing is scheduled for Nov. 19. In Virginia, a Class 6 felony is punishable by a maxi mum of five years in prison. A misdemeanor assault conviction carries a maximum of one year in jail and a $2,500 fine.Hokies Coach Justin Fuente announced Monday morning that Hunter, a projected starter, had been suspended indefinitely for violati ng team rules. He declined to be more specific about the infraction during a Zoom call with local reporters, other than to say the suspension was a stunning development. A felony triggers an automatic suspension, according to Virginia Tech's code of cond uct. Hunter was among the program's most highly regarded recruits, committing to the Hokies with the enticement of playing for legendary defensive coordinator Bud Foster. He played sparingly at whip/nickel as a sophomore before the coaching staff decided to move him back to his more natural fit at rover. - Baltimore Sun
rSr/2022 SS Devon Hunter, Virginia Tech
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Virginia Tech wide receiver Jaden Payoute broke some injury news for his followers on Instagram. Payoute posted photos and videos of himself at the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center on Tuesday. He had a boot around his ankle early in the day and w as laid up in the hospital bed later in the afternoon. Tech coach Justin Fuente confirmed the injury news in a virtual press conference on Wednesday. Fuente expects the redshirt freshman to miss an extended period of time after suffering a leg injury in practice. "It was a hard thing for everybody just because he's worked so hard to continue to improve," Fuente said. "I think he's a great example of a guy that didn't have success as soon as he stepped on campus but didn't let that deter him." Payoute wa s expected to play a key role at receiver this season. The Hokies had significant attrition at the position in the offseason and were looking to Payoute, along with recent grad transfers Evan Fairs and Changa Hodge, to provide them some depth behind Tre Turner and Tayvion Robinson. - Roanoke Times
rJr/2024 WR Jaden Payoute, Virginia Tech
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Wells showed on Saturday that he could make all collegiate throws, grabbing touchdown tosses on a post route to Xavier Gaines, a corner route to Talik Keaton and a deep ball to Jaron Woodyard. Wells also got all of Marshall's receiving corps active, join ing with backup Luke Zban to connect with 13 different receivers, including five tight ends. "One stat that stood out was just how many receivers got a touch," Wells said. "That was something that really stood out to me and was very impressive. That's th e one thing about this offense and I've said this before - I don't care who is out there with me. Every receiver is going to make a play for me, and that's one thing that's huge, going into each game."While the Herd's 59-0 win over Eastern Kentuck y was memorable, Wells said that the performance - and, effectively, the honor - is in the past and the focus is forward. When asked how he planned to spend the rest of a scheduled day off for the team during a bye week prior to the Sept. 19 contest agai nst Appalachian State, Wells answered quickly. "Get back to work," Wells said. "I know it sounds weird to say, coming off the high we're on right now, but we've got to get back to the feeling we had before this game - that's just get back to work. We'll start preparing for App State today." - Charleston Gazette
rSr/2024 QB Grant Wells, Virginia Tech
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SEPT 7 CONFERENCE USA OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Marshall redshirt freshman QB Grant Wells completed 16-of-23 passes for 307 yards, four touchdown passes and no interceptions in just two and a half quarters of action in a 59-0 win over Eastern Kentuck y. He also rushed for 30 yards on six carries. Wells, who completed his first eight passes, became the first Marshall quarterback with 300-plus passing yards in a debut, exceeding the previous record of 292 by Stan Hill vs Miami (Ohio) on Nov. 11, 2002. Wells tied the school record for most passing touchdowns in a debut with four, equaling the mark set by Hill vs. Miami and Chase Litton vs. Norfolk State in 2015. The Charleston, West Virginia native helped lead an offensive attack that generated 627 yar ds of total offense, 34 first downs and did not punt in a game for the first time since October 21, 2006 vs. UAB. - Conference USA Football
rSr/2024 QB Grant Wells, Virginia Tech
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Grant Wells threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns to set and tie school records for a debut quarterback and Marshall rolled past Eastern Kentucky 59-0 on Saturday in both teams' season opener. Wells, a redshirt freshman, was 16-of-23 passing with his 3 07 yards besting Stan Hill's 202-yard game in 2002, and his four touchdowns tying another mark. Marshall scored on every possession - eight touchdowns and a field goal - except those cut short the half and the game's end.Wells threw touchdown pass es in the first half ranging from 2 to 42 yards to Xavier Gaines, Talik Keaton, Garet Morrell and Jaron Woodyard. Brenden Knox ran for another TD and Shane Ciucci added a field goal for a 38-0 halftime lead. Wells completed his day in the third quarter b y leading another touchdown drive. The Herd added two more touchdowns and finished with eight different players scoring TDs. The Herd piled up 627 yards offense, 345 in the air and 282 on the ground. The shutout was the first for Marshall since beating K ent State 21-0 in 2017. - AP College Football
rSr/2024 QB Grant Wells, Virginia Tech
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