Since the Virginia Tech Hokies defeated the Tulane Green Wave in the Military Bowl last month, expectations have continued to rise for the 2024 season. Ahead of the bowl game, several key Hokies announced they were either bypassing an opportunity to enter the NFL draft while others avoided the temptations of the transfer portal for another season in Blacksburg.
Kyron Drones, Bhayshul Tuten, Quan Felton, Jaylin Lane, Mansoor Delane, Dorian Strong and others have publicly declared they were returning. Also, Tech added three defensive tackles from the portal, including All-ACC performer Aeneas Peebles. The Hokies should return most of their starters on both sides of the ball and have solid replacements lined up for the players they’ve lost.