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Dax Hollifield is likely the next man up in the middle of Tech's defense. He has 182 career tackles (70 solo) with 14.5 for a loss, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and three interceptions. He's a proven playmaker and now gets the chance to play the position he was recruited at. That opens up the full-time job on the outside for Alan Tisdale, who has come off the bench for much of his career. - Roanoke Times

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ILB Dax Hollifield, Virginia Tech
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02/18/21 - Changa Hodge, rSr/2022, Virginia Tech, 6-1, 196 (DS#63 WR) + More +

Villanova grad transfer Changa Hodge was one of six super seniors who took advantage of the extra year of eligibility from the NCAA. Hodge arrived in Blacksburg coming off a spectacular junior season with 65 receptions for 1,118 yards and 13 touchdowns. Hodge never really got an opportunity to showcase his pass catching skills after getting a delayed start in the fall from signing late and going through COVID-19 protocols. He played 142 offensive snaps and was only targeted six times (five of those came in the last two games). The coaching staff encouraged Hodge to come back and are optimistic that his slight uptick in production at the end of the season was a sign of things to come for 2021. - Roanoke Times

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WR Changa Hodge, Virginia Tech
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02/17/21 - James Mitchell, rSr/2022, Virginia Tech, 6-4, 248 (DS#18 TE) + More +

Virginia Tech fans witnessed a string of high-profile departures from the team in December. Starting left tackle Christian Darrisaw announced he was leaving early for the NFL, defensive stalwarts Rayshard Ashby and Jarrod Hewitt opted to pass on the COVID-related extra year of eligibility from the NCAA and multiple starters transferred. Fans grew increasingly anxious about what starting tight end James Mitchell was going to do as they counted down the days to 2021. Mitchell posted a video on social media to announce he was coming back on Dec. 29, but told reporters on Tuesday that he had already made up his mind a week earlier.

Mitchell said it was a pretty straight forward process that started with putting his name into the NFL college advisory committee for feedback. He also sat down with his family and had multiple meetings with various Tech coaches from head coach Justin Fuente to defensive line coach Bill Teerlinck, who has maintained strong ties with NFL personnel. - Roanoke Times

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TE James Mitchell, Virginia Tech
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02/10/21 - Grant Wells, rSr/2024, Virginia Tech, 6-1, 210 (DS#999 QB) + More +

This week was one in which normalcy was expected for first-year Marshall head coach Charles Huff. Huff finally got his staff finalized and capped off National Signing Day, and had his sights set toward preparation for spring ball. As has been the case for nearly 11 months, though, COVID-19 made sure normalcy was an afterthought. Marshall has indefinitely suspended its 2021 offseason workouts due to COVID-19 positives within the program and subsequent contact tracing. It puts a halt to the offseason program of new strength and conditioning coach Ben Ashford. - Charleston Gazette

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QB Grant Wells, Virginia Tech
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02/09/21 - Devon Hunter, rSr/2022, Virginia Tech, 6-0, 220 (DS#999 SS) + More +

Suspended Virginia Tech defender Devon Hunter's case is moving forward. A trial is set in Montgomery County Circuit Court for Aug. 30-31, according to his attorney Patrick Kenney. Kenney declined to comment on the case. A grand jury in January indicted Hunter on a felony charge of strangulation to cause wound or injury. Hunter is also facing a separate misdemeanor assault and battery of a family member charge, but that's considered an ancillary misdemeanor and will move forward in the same manner as the felony offense. - Roanoke Times

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SS Devon Hunter, Virginia Tech
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01/19/21 - Grant Wells, rSr/2024, Virginia Tech, 6-1, 210 (DS#999 QB) + More +

On Sunday, Marshall University issued a release officially announcing Alabama associate head coach/running backs coach Charles Huff as the school's next head football coach. Marshall President Jerome Gilbert issued a statement in a release. "This is an exciting day for Marshall University football and I can't wait for Coach Huff to get here," Gilbert said. "He is going to energize the Herd fanbase and I know folks are going to love him and his style of football." Marshall's Board of Governors has an emergency meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. on Monday to approve Huff's contract. Gilbert offered Huff the job after the university's search committee concluded its interview process on Friday. That search was led by Marshall Athletic Director Mike Hamrick. - Charleston Gazette

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QB Grant Wells, Virginia Tech
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01/17/21 - Brock Hoffman, rSr/2022, Virginia Tech, 6-4, 302 (DS#21 C) + More +

Virginia Tech center Brock Hoffman announced he will be back with the Hokies for the 2021 season on Friday night. According to sources with knowledge of the situation, Hoffman spent the last few weeks evaluating the feedback and projections he received from NFL scouts. Hoffman had scouts tell him he could go as early as the third round in this year's draft while others weren't quite optimistic and gave him a day three grade. He also put in for feedback from the official NFL draft advisory committee, but their evaluation is limited to first round, second round and return to school. - Roanoke Times

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C Brock Hoffman, Virginia Tech
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01/05/21 - Jordan Williams, rSr/2022, Virginia Tech, 6-4, 291 (DS#26 DT) + More +

Clemson defensive lineman Jordan Williams has entered the transfer portal, the school confirmed Monday afternoon. Williams, a redshirt junior, appeared in 11 games this past season. He recorded eight tackles, including a tackle for loss for the Tigers in 2020. He finishes his time at Clemson with 41 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss and three sacks. - The State

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DT Jordan Williams, Virginia Tech
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01/05/21 - Grant Wells, rSr/2024, Virginia Tech, 6-1, 210 (DS#999 QB) + More +

After 11 seasons at Marshall University, Doc Holliday will not return as head coach of the Thundering Herd football team. At 10 a.m. Monday, Holliday released the news on social media that his contract was not being renewed by the university. Holliday's contract was set to expire on June 30, 2021, the end of the 2020-21 fiscal year. Marshall announced later Monday morning that a search committee is being formed to help identify candidates for the vacant head coaching spot. - Charleston Gazette

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QB Grant Wells, Virginia Tech
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01/03/21 - Jaylin Lane, rSr/2025, Virginia Tech, 5-10, 191 (DS#15 WR) + More +

2020 CONFERENCE USA FOOTBALL ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM: KR-Jaylin Lane, Middle Tennessee,...Named Honorable Mention All-C-USA...Played in seven games...Finished the season with 13 receptions and a touchdown while also leading the team in kickoff returns with 13 for a 21.1-yard average...Played 177 total snaps and earned six winning grades...Reeled in a 28-yard touchdown grab against Troy for his first career score...Missed the UTSA and WKU games. - Middle Tennessee Football

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WR Jaylin Lane, Virginia Tech
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12/31/20 - Grant Wells, rSr/2024, Virginia Tech, 6-1, 210 (DS#999 QB) + More +

2020 CONFERENCE USA FOOTBALL ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM: QB-Grant Wells, Marshall,...Conference USA released its All-Conference and All-Freshman teams and Marshall Football found itself represented by 16 student-athletes. Wells was also picked for the league's All-Freshman team, as was defensive tackle Immanuel Bush. - Marshall Football

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QB Grant Wells, Virginia Tech
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12/31/20 - Grant Wells, rSr/2024, Virginia Tech, 6-1, 210 (DS#999 QB) + More +

2020 ALL-CONFERENCE USA FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM (COACHES): QB-Grant Wells, R-Fr., Marshall,...The Thundering Herd had a league-high nine on the C-USA first team, led by quarterback Grant Wells, running back Brenden Knox, offensive linemen Cain Madden and Josh Ball, tight end Xavier Gaines, defensive end Darius Hodge, linebacker Tavante Beckett, defensive back Steven Gilmore and punt returner Talik Keaton. Wells leads C-USA in passing yards (1,977) and passing touchdowns (18). - Marshall Football

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QB Grant Wells, Virginia Tech
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12/29/20 - Grant Wells, rSr/2024, Virginia Tech, 6-1, 210 (DS#999 QB) + More +

2020 CONFERENCE USA FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR (COACHES): Marshall QB Grant Wells earned the league's Freshman of the Year award, the fourth time in nine years that a Thundering Herd player took home the top rookie award. The first team All-Conference signal-caller was named C-USA Offensive Player of the Week three times this season and was the Manning Award National QB of the week following his 363-yard, 5 TD performance vs. Middle Tennessee. Wells completed 61% of his passes for league-bests of 1,877 passing yards and 18 passing touchdowns. His 18 TD passes rank third among the FBS freshmen and he places second in the conference in total offense at 239.1 yards per game. - Conference USA Football

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QB Grant Wells, Virginia Tech
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12/29/20 - Khalil Herbert, rSr/2021, Virginia Tech, 5-09, 210 (DS#18 RB) + More +

2020 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL SECOND TEAM (COACHES/MEDIA): AP - Khalil Herbert, Virginia Tech, 97,...Herbert amassed a staggering 1,791 all-purpose yards in 2020, a mark that led the nation and consisted of his 1,182 rushing yards, 179 receiving yards and 430 yards gained on kickoff returns. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida native owned the best single-game output of any conference player with his school record 357-yard performance at Duke (10/10). Herbert's 162.8 yards per game average also led all ACC players. - Virginia Tech Football

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RB Khalil Herbert, Virginia Tech
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12/29/20 - Divine Deablo, rSr/2021, Virginia Tech, 6-3, 226 (DS#2 SS) + More +

2020 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM (COACHES/MEDIA): S - Divine Deablo, Virginia Tech, 146,...Deablo, a team captain, posted 55 total tackles in 2020 despite missing two contests early in the season. He had 2.0 TFL and defended eight passes during the season and also forced a fumble. Deablo, who tied for the ACC lead with four INTs on the season, was the only conference player to do so in nine or fewer games played. - Virginia Tech Football

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SS Divine Deablo, Virginia Tech
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