Virginia Tech Football Update: Hokies LB Finds New Home in Big 12, DL Declares for NFL Draft
Even during the holiday season, college football news rolls on, with updates on the transfer portal, player commitments, and declarations for the NFL Draft set for April in Green Bay. Here’s the latest from Virginia Tech football.
Keli Lawson Joins Big 12
As the transfer portal opened a few weeks ago, several Virginia Tech players with eligibility entered, marking a change from last season’s high player retention under head coach Brent Pry. On Christmas Eve, linebacker Keli Lawson found his next destination. Tuesday night, Lawson committed to Central Florida, a member of the Big 12. This follows a trend, as former Hokies cornerback Derrick Canteen transferred to Cincinnati in the Big 12 last season.
Josh Fuga Declares for NFL Draft
Defensive lineman Josh Fuga, who announced his return to Virginia Tech after the team became bowl-eligible last season, has decided to take the next step in his football career. The 6’2″, 313-pound Woodbridge native, who recorded 13 tackles and 1.5 sacks in his final season, shared on his X account Wednesday that he is declaring for the NFL Draft. Fuga wraps up his Hokies career with 70 tackles and four sacks, leaving behind a legacy as a disruptive force on the defensive line.
Duke’s Mayo Bowl Awaits
With Christmas behind them, the Hokies are preparing for the Duke’s Mayo Bowl against Minnesota, set to take place in Charlotte in just eight days. While the roster will differ from the one that triumphed over Virginia on Thanksgiving Weekend, this game provides a valuable opportunity to evaluate younger players as the program looks to the future.
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