Kaleb Smith was someone who was easy to root for during his five years at Virginia Tech. A former walk-on, Smith didn’t take long to earn a scholarship under former head coach Justin Fuente.
Smith saw his role increase throughout each season with the Hokies before becoming Tech’s No. 1 wide receiver in 2022. In 11 games, Smith caught 37 passes for 674 yards, averaging over 18 yards per reception and scored three touchdowns. He was named honorable mention All-ACC in 2022.
In December, Smith, with one year of eligibility remaining due to the free “COVID year,” opted to enter the NCAA transfer portal and transferred to Notre Dame.