A good defense starts with the defensive line, an elite defense can rely on their defensive line. That was true of the Hokies last year, as Antwaun Powell-Rylan
A good defense starts with the defensive line, an elite defense can rely on their defensive line. That was true of the
Regardless of the losses, I think the defensive line is in a great spot for next year. Defensive line coach J.C. Price has to be ecstatic about returning Antwaun Powell-Ryland to the team. Powell-Ryland racked up 14.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks, both of which were best on the Hokies. PFF liked his 2024 campaign as well, grading him as an 80.7 on defense, over ten points higher than his grade in 2023.
Another player who is new at Tech, but could make an impact is edge rusher Gerard Johnson III. Gerard was Virginia Tech's second highest-rated recruit according to 247Sports' rankings and boasts a 6-foot-4, 235-pound frame. Here's what Johnson's high school head coach had to say about Johnson, courtesy of Virginia Tech Athletics:
Virginia Tech also picked up a defensive line transfer from Alabama, Khurtiss Perry. He was a four-star out of high school. He only played in one game at Alabama, totaling two snaps on the day, but still has the raw talent that made the Virginia Tech coaching staff excited. Perry is a player with big-hit potential and played with relentless energy in high school, so it'll be interesting to see what Brent Pry does with Perry.
Cole Nelson was crucial as an edge rusher last season for the Hokies, started seven games, and played in thirteen. Nelson was actually second on the team in sacks, with 4.5 on the year, just beating out NFL signees Pheldarius Payne and Norell Pollard. Nelson should start in most games this season, with the likely scenario being him starting all of the games this year for the Hokies.
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