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08/06/22 - Jaden Keller, rSr/2026, Virginia Tech + More +   Virginia Tech linebacker Alan Tisdale has played in 35 career games and made 18 starts, but second-year linebacker Jaden Keller is pushing him hard for playing time. The 6-foot-3, 216-pounder defender out of Tennessee maintained his redshirt last year playing in four games. Keller was already on Pry's list of up-and-coming defenders after spring camp, but he might arrive sooner rather than later thanks to his dedication in the weight room and athleticism. "Right now he's certainly in competition for the [weak side] linebacker spot," Pry said. "He's a beautiful looking young man. He's really had a great summer just changing his body, looking lean and fast. He plays, when he knows what he's doing, he plays as fast as anybody on the defense. He's got a real shot." - Richmond Times-Dispatch rSr/2026 ILB Jaden Keller, Virginia Tech News Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch Share/Comment: Here

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08/05/22 - Nick Gallo, rSr/2025, Virginia Tech + More +   Virginia Tech tight end Nick Gallo has 25 career catches for 213 yards with a touchdown. Those are pretty modest numbers for a player that's played in 35 career games with 15 starts. Here's a prediction for 2022 - he surprises the numbers in all three categories this fall. Gallo earned the trust of the new coaching staff right out of the gate, and ended up being named the most improved award for the offense at the end of spring camp. Bowen labeled Gallo as more of an 'F' tight end, a designation for the a tight end that typically moves around from playing in the slot, to the backfield and even gets opportunities to line up on the outside. Or as Bowen describes it someone who, " a move, off the ball, flex out" guy while Drake Deiuliis will be counted on to be more of the inline blocking guy. That along with Tech's inexperience at receiver should put Gallo in position to be one of the offense's more productive players. - Roanoke Times rSr/2025 TE Nick Gallo, Virginia Tech News Source: Roanoke Times Share/Comment: Here

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08/05/22 - Stone Snyder, rSr/2024, Virginia Tech + More +   2022 PRESEASON ALL-SOUTHERN CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM (COACHES): LB Stone Snyder, Sr., VMI,...Named the Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Year in both the media and coaches' polls after leading the league in tackles per game (11.0) in 2021 - 76 in seven regular season games, including a career-high 21 versus The Citadel….in helping VMI capture its first SoCon title since 1977 and first-ever FCS playoffs bid, he had 9.5 tackles for loss (64 yards), eight sacks (62 yards) and four QB hurries. - Virginia Military Institute Football rSr/2024 ILB Stone Snyder, Virginia Tech News Source: Virginia Military Institute Football Share/Comment: Here

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08/03/22 - Jaylin Lane, rSr/2025, Virginia Tech + More +   2022 PRESEASON PAUL HORNUNG AWARD WATCH LIST: Jaylin Lane, Middle Tennessee,...The rising redshirt sophomore receiver was named Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-American as a punt returner last year when he ranked second nationally in punt return average (11.5) and was 26th nationally in combined kick return yards (580). Lane finished the year with 42 receptions for 466 yards and four touchdowns, while also leading the team in punt returns (19 for 295) and kickoff returns (13 for 285). Lane also had a punt return for a touchdown. - Middle Tennessee Football rSr/2025 WR Jaylin Lane, Virginia Tech News Source: Middle Tennessee Football Share/Comment: Here

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08/03/22 - Donavon Greene, rSr/2026, Virginia Tech + More +   Wake Forest had the highest-scoring football team in its history last season, but it may be even better this year thanks to the recovery of talented wide receiver Donavon Greene. Greene, a four-star recruit from Mount Airy, suffered an ACL tear during off-season workouts before last season. He didn't play a down during the 11-3 season, when the Deacons won the ACC's Atlantic division. "It was tough, no doubt about it," Greene said of missing last season. At 6-foot-2 and a physical 210 pounds, Greene showed flashes of what he could become in 2020 but got banged up late in the season. He started and played in eight games in 2020 and made 29 catches for 582 yards with two touchdowns. "There's going to an adjustment, but I'm looking forward to being out there," Greene said of Monday's first day of practice. "We had a good season last year and I'm excited to work with all the receivers again and to just be part of the team again." The Demon Deacons will report for preseason camp on Sunday then have their first practice Monday morning in preparation for the opener on Sept. 1 at home against VMI. - Winston Salem Journal rSr/2026 WR Donavon Greene, Virginia Tech News Source: Winston Salem Journal Share/Comment: Here

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08/01/22 - Bhayshul Tuten, Sr/2025, Virginia Tech + More +   2022 PRESEASON ALL-BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES/MEDIA): RB Bhayshul Tuten, Soph., North Carolina A&T,...as a freshman in 2021, Tuten served as a running back, receiver, punt returner, and kickoff returner. He compiled 786 all-purpose yards on 70 touches, including 230 yards receiving and a touchdown and 215 yards rushing and three touchdowns. - North Carolina A&T Football Sr/2025 RB Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech News Source: North Carolina A&T Football Share/Comment: Here

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08/01/22 - Clayton Frady, rSr/2024, Virginia Tech + More +   2022 PRESEASON ALL-BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE TEAM (COACHES/MEDIA): OL Clayton Frady, R-Jr., Gardner-Webb,...Narii Gaither was named Big South Offensive Player of the Year on Tuesday, adding to a growing list of preseason accolades. He was joined on the All-Big South preseason offense by linemen Gabriel Thompson and Clayton Frady, receiver Justin Franklin and quarterback Bailey Fisher – who was also a preseason choice at punter. - Gardner-Webb Football rSr/2024 OG Clayton Frady, Virginia Tech News Source: Gardner-Webb Football Share/Comment: Here

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07/30/22 - Jaylin Lane, rSr/2025, Virginia Tech + More +   Jaylin Lane had a breakout freshman season, catching 42 passes for 466 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for 93 yards and a score last season. He also had a punt return for a TD and averaged more than 20 yards per kickoff return. His 15.5 average on punt returns has earned Lane some preseason hype, including being named preseason All-American by Athlon. "I try not to look too far ahead," Lane said. "I'm just focused on building team comradery and focused on being better than I was last year. The accolades will come if they come. I'm just trying to win ball games." - Daily News Journal rSr/2025 WR Jaylin Lane, Virginia Tech News Source: Daily News Journal Share/Comment: Here

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07/29/22 - Chamarri Conner, rSr/2023, Virginia Tech + More +   Virginia Tech was one of three schools not to have any players voted to the All-ACC preseason football team for the first time since 2019. The ACC released the 27-member squad as voted on by 164 members of the media. Clemson led the way with six players on the team while Atlantic rival N.C. State had the second most with five players, including ACC preseason player of the year Devin Leary. - Roanoke Times rSr/2023 FS Chamarri Conner, Virginia Tech News Source: Roanoke Times Share/Comment: Here

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07/29/22 - Chamarri Conner, rSr/2023, Virginia Tech + More +   Virginia Tech didn't get much love in the ACC's annual preseason poll that was released on Tuesday afternoon. Tech was predicted to finish No. 5 in the Coastal Division behind the University of Virginia at fourth. Miami was picked to win the division with 98 first-place votes and Clemson was picked to win the Atlantic (111 first place votes). It was seventh time in the last eight years Clemson was picked to win the Atlantic and fifth straight year they were the overall preseason conference favorite. Clemson was an overwhelming favorite - they received 103 votes from the 164 members of the media that voted - over NC State to win the league. While Tech got three first-place votes in the Coastal, it was the lowest the program has ever finished in the poll. The previous low came in 2016 when it was picked at No. 4, but went on to win the league. Virginia Tech had a busy offseason after parting ways with former coach Justin Fuente with two games left in the 2021 season. Pry, a former grad assistant under Frank Beamer was announced as Tech's new coach on Nov. 30. He brought on a staff that included former Florida State linebackers coach Chris Marve as defensive coordinator and Jacksonville Jaguars tight ends coach Tyler Bowen as offensive coordinator. - Roanoke Times rSr/2023 FS Chamarri Conner, Virginia Tech News Source: Roanoke Times Share/Comment: Here

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07/28/22 - Jaylin Lane, rSr/2025, Virginia Tech + More +   Conference USA released the 2022 preseason watch list, as selected by the league's 11 head coaches on Monday. Five student-athletes from each of the conference's 11 member institutions are recognized as key players to watch ahead of the 2022 season. Representing Middle Tennessee are WR Izaiah Gathings, WR Jaylin Lane, DE Jordan Ferguson, DL Zaylin Wood and punter Kyle Ulbrich. Gathings finished the 2021 season with 24 receptions for 302 yards and a touchdown after transferring from Gardner-Webb. The 6-4, 222-pound wideout is poised for a breakout campaign in 2022. Lane, who has been on most preseason all-conference teams, finished the 2021 season with 42 receptions for 466 yards and four touchdowns, while also leading the team in punt returns (19 for 295) and kickoff returns (13 for 285). Lane was a freshman all-american as a returner last year. - Middle Tennessee Football rSr/2025 WR Jaylin Lane, Virginia Tech News Source: Middle Tennessee Football Share/Comment: Here

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07/26/22 - Pheldarius Payne, rSr/2024, Virginia Tech + More +   Virginia Tech defensive end Pheldarius Payne will likely miss the 2022 season with an Achilles injury he suffered in June. Tech coach Brent Pry said at the ACC Kickoff in Charlotte that it was a non-contact injury, and that it would be "tough" for him to make it back before the end of the season. Pry wouldn't rush him back to play a couple games since Payne could redshirt and retain a year of eligibility. Payne, who started his career at Lackawanna Community College, transferred to Tech in May after two years at Nebraska. "I doubt that we would burn a couple games if he had a chance [to come back in 2023]," Pry said. Pry was excited about adding the veteran to a rotation at defensive end that features three players that just moved there from different positions and a pair of true freshmen. Payne had 40 career tackles with 4.5 tackles for a loss and three sacks at Nebraska. The lone veterans at the position going into the fall for the Hokies are TyJuan Garbutt, Jaylen Griffin and Eli Adams. Griffin missed spring camp recovering from a knee injury, but was cleared to fully participate in the team's summer workouts. "I was excited about what he was bringing," Pry said of Payne. "To be honest, more than anything, it was devastating for him. He was super excited about the opportunity." - Roanoke Times rSr/2024 DT Pheldarius Payne, Virginia Tech News Source: Roanoke Times Share/Comment: Here

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07/25/22 - Johnny Jordan, rSr/2023, Virginia Tech + More +   2022 PRESEASON RIMINGTON TROPHY WATCHLIST: Johnny Jordan, Virginia Tech,...Virginia Tech center Johnny Jordan was named to the Rimington Trophy preseason watch list on Friday, making him just one of five centers in the ACC on the prestigious list. Jordan appeared in all 13 games, making three starts at center in 2021. - Virginia Tech Football rSr/2023 C Johnny Jordan, Virginia Tech News Source: Virginia Tech Football Share/Comment: Here

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07/23/22 - Isaiah Cash, rSr/2026, Virginia Tech + More +   2022 PRESEASON ALL-SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE SECOND TEAM (COACHES): DB Isaiah Cash, HBU, So., Austin, Texas,...Cash started all 11 games as a redshirt freshman, ranking third on the team with 95 tackles and fifth in the conference with 8.6 tackles per game. The Austin, Texas, native added three tackles for loss, two pass breakups, a fumble recovery and forced a fumble. Cash registered double-digit tackles five times, including a career-high 13 and a forced fumble at Northwestern State. - Houston Baptist Football rSr/2026 FS Isaiah Cash, Virginia Tech News Source: Houston Baptist Football Share/Comment: Here

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07/22/22 - Ali Jennings, rSr/2025, Virginia Tech + More +   2022 PRESEASON BILETNIKOFF AWARD WATCH LIST: Ali Jennings III, Old Dominion,...Jennings led the Monarchs in receiving yards last season with 1,066 yards and tied for the team lead with five touchdown catches. A native of Richmond, Virginia, Jennings caught 62 passes on the year, including 46 passes in the final seven games of the year. In the final regular season game of 2021, Jennings had nine receptions for 252 yards and three touchdowns. The 252 yards were the second most in program history and the most against an FBS opponent. - Old Dominion Football rSr/2025 WR Ali Jennings, Virginia Tech News Source: Old Dominion Football Share/Comment: Here

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