The defensive linemen and edge rushers put on a show Thursday at the 2025 NFL Combine. That’s not a surprise. Every year, we see more and more players from every position group showing freakish athleticism. Sometimes, that athleticism matches the tape; sometimes, it doesn’t.
For two Virginia Tech Hokies, what they did during Thursday’s workouts matched what we saw in 2024.
Defensive end/EDGE Antwaun Powell-Ryland and defensive tackle Aeneas Peebles were both first-team All-ACC selections. APR finished second in the country with 16 sacks.
On Thursday, Peebles was timed running over 20 MPH — at 282 pounds.