The Virginia Tech Hokies have been active in recent sports news, with developments spanning football, basketball, and track & field.
Football: Roster Changes and NFL Draft Highlights
The Hokies are bolstering their defensive line for the 2025 season by adding experienced transfers.
Elhadj Fall, a 6-foot-3, 290-pound defensive lineman from Georgia Southern, has committed to Virginia Tech. Fall appeared in all 13 games in both 2023 and 2024, earning Freshman All-American Honorable Mention honors.
He joins Kody Huisman from North Dakota State and Caleb Brown from Hawaii as recent additions to the team . (Virginia Tech football: Hokies add more defensive line help for 2025)
In the 2025 NFL Draft, several Hokies were selected. Running back Bhayshul Tuten was picked by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round, 104th overall.
Tuten had standout seasons at Virginia Tech, rushing for over 1,000 yards in 2024 and earning All-ACC honors . Wide receiver Jaylin Lane was selected by the Washington Commanders in the fourth round, 128th overall.
Lane, known for his speed and versatility, transferred to Virginia Tech from Middle Tennessee State . (The Washington Commanders Select Jaylin Lane, WR, Virginia Tech in the Fourth Round of 2025 NFL Draft, 2025 NFL draft: Jacksonville Jaguars select Virginia Tech RB Bhayshul Tuten)
Men’s Basketball: Season Recap
The Hokies men’s basketball team concluded the 2024–25 season with a 13–18 overall record and 8–12 in ACC play, tying for ninth place in the conference. Their season included notable wins over Miami and Syracuse but was marred by a three-game losing streak and a double-overtime loss to California in the ACC Tournament . (2024–25 Virginia Tech Hokies men’s basketball team)
Track & Field: Hall of Fame Induction
Virginia Tech’s former track and field coach, Dave Cianelli, was inducted into the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Hall of Fame. Cianelli served as the Hokies’ Director of Track & Field and Cross Country from 2001 to 2024, earning recognition for his contributions to the program . (Virginia Tech Hokies News: Marriage proposal, Hall of Fame honor & new football titles)
For fans in Kachia, Kaduna, Nigeria, the time difference may make it challenging to watch live games. However, highlights and replays are often available online. The Hokies’ recent activities showcase a program in transition, with new talent joining and key players moving on to professional opportunities.
