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Luke Reynolds' role established in Virginia Tech's offense after strong spring

Luke Reynolds' role established in Virginia Tech's offense after strong spring

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Reynolds’ role was established by the end of the spring practices. He led all players in the spring game with five catches for 69 yards as quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer’s favorite target.

Los Angeles Chargers sign Virginia football DT Jahmeer Carter to UDFA deal

Los Angeles Chargers sign Virginia football DT Jahmeer Carter to UDFA deal

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Virginia defensive tackle Jahmeer Carter signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Los Angeles Chargers following the NFL Draft, he told The Daily Progress on Saturday.

Drones among former Hokies signing undrafted free agent deals

Drones among former Hokies signing undrafted free agent deals

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Former Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones didn’t have to wait long after the conclusion of the NFL Draft on Saturday to find a landing spot.

Three-star receiver Anthony Roberts commits to Virginia Tech

Three-star receiver Anthony Roberts commits to Virginia Tech

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Anthony Roberts, a junior wide receiver at Rolesville High School in North Carolina, announced his pledge to the Hokies on Saturday during a ceremony at his high school.

New York Giants trade up to select Charlottesville native Malachi Fields

New York Giants trade up to select Charlottesville native Malachi Fields

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

On Friday, the New York Giants traded up into the third round of the NFL Draft to select Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields, a Charlottesville native who began his college career at Virginia.

Three-star prospect Braxton Salster commits to Virginia Tech

Three-star prospect Braxton Salster commits to Virginia Tech

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Braxton Salster, a junior quarterback and linebacker at Pleasant Valley High School in Jacksonville, Alabama, announced his verbal commitment to Virginia Tech in a social media post.

What we learned from Virginia football's spring practices

What we learned from Virginia football's spring practices

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Virginia football wrapped up its spring drills last Saturday with its annual Blue-White contest. Here is what we learned from the Hoos' month of practice.

Raiders draft new centerpiece QB Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall

Raiders draft new centerpiece QB Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall

    The Las Vegas Raiders selected Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday.

    Skydiver who crashed into Virginia Tech's scoreboard explains what happened

    Skydiver who crashed into Virginia Tech's scoreboard explains what happened

      The U.S. Army combat veteran, who has faced life-endangering situations before, is thankful for his rescuers from the Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department.

      Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock set to retire

      Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock set to retire

        Whit Babcock’s tenure as Virginia Tech’s athletics director will end after 12-plus years.

        Varina star, UVa football recruit Richardson's 'Feed The Bull' series is on NIL frontier

        Varina star, UVa football recruit Richardson's 'Feed The Bull' series is on NIL frontier

          "I can make money off my name, that’s what kids are doing in college football right now ... There aren’t a lot of athletes in Richmond doing this."

          Three-star tailback Morrison commits to Virginia Tech

          Three-star tailback Morrison commits to Virginia Tech

            Virginia Tech secured a pledge from a running back who has rushed for nearly 4,000 yards in his high school career.

            Projecting Virginia Tech's 2026 depth chart on defense and special teams after spring practices

            Projecting Virginia Tech's 2026 depth chart on defense and special teams after spring practices

              The base of the Hokies’ defense for the upcoming season will look similar to Brent Pry’s units before his tenure as head coach.

              Hokies' Shearer on competition at returner

              Hokies' Shearer on competition at returner

                'It was everything': DE Mitchell Melton's year at UVa helped him revitalize his NFL hopes

                'It was everything': DE Mitchell Melton's year at UVa helped him revitalize his NFL hopes

                The NFL Draft begins Thursday, and Virginia defensive end Mitchell Melton revitalized his hopes with his strong 2025 with the Cavaliers.

                Projecting Virginia Tech's 2026 depth chart on offense after spring practices

                Projecting Virginia Tech's 2026 depth chart on offense after spring practices

                The outlook for what Virginia Tech’s offense will look like in the fall became clearer in Saturday’s spring game.

                Hokies' Reynolds on Ty Howle as offensive coordinator

                Hokies' Reynolds on Ty Howle as offensive coordinator

                Virginia WRs showed potential during spring, but 'new and unproven' group still has work to do

                Virginia WRs showed potential during spring, but 'new and unproven' group still has work to do

                Virginia football's wide receivers flashed their potential throughout the spring and during the Cavaliers' spring game. But the 'new and unproven' group still has work to do before the fall.

                James Franklin wants to keep the excitement going at Virginia Tech and 'shock the world'

                James Franklin wants to keep the excitement going at Virginia Tech and 'shock the world'

                “We have been fortunate to be a part of two turnarounds in two different conferences, and we plan on doing that again,” Franklin said. 

                UVa football DT Chase Morrison makes most of spring after challenging first two years with Hoos

                UVa football DT Chase Morrison makes most of spring after challenging first two years with Hoos

                Virginia football defensive tackle Chase Morrison made the most of his spring and the Cavaliers' annual spring game on Saturday to highlight how he's overcome injury and a position switch.

                Tight ends make case as major contributors in Virginia Tech offense

                Tight ends make case as major contributors in Virginia Tech offense

                Luke Reynolds, Benji Gosnell, Ja’Ricous Hairston and Harrison Saint Germain showed in Saturday’s annual spring game they will factor into the Virginia Tech offense in some way, shape or form this upcoming season.

                Hokies' Franklin on spring game

                Hokies' Franklin on spring game

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                Skydiver who crashed into Virginia Tech's scoreboard explains what happened

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                Luke Reynolds' role established in Virginia Tech's offense after strong spring

                Luke Reynolds' role established in Virginia Tech's offense after strong spring

                Virginia football's running back depth was on full display during annual spring game

                Virginia football's running back depth was on full display during annual spring game

                Virginia football's depth at running back was on full display during the Cavaliers' annual spring game on Saturday at Scott Stadium, with Peyton Lewis, Jekail Middlebrook, Solomon Beebe and Xay Davis all providing standout moments.

                Skydiver rescued after crashing into Lane Stadium video board

                Skydiver rescued after crashing into Lane Stadium video board

                The skydiver's parachute got caught on the top of the video board.

                Meet the women paving the way for flag football at the NCAA Power 4 level

                Meet the women paving the way for flag football at the NCAA Power 4 level

                It didn’t take long for Avery Scott to get hooked on flag football, but she could’ve done without the busted lip and car crash.

                Source: Virginia football signs Columbia transfer DE Justin Townsend

                Source: Virginia football signs Columbia transfer DE Justin Townsend

                Virginia football added to its roster on Friday, signing Columbia transfer defensive end Justin Townsend, a source confirmed to The Daily Progress.

                Virginia football set to showcase new-look squad during spring game after 2025 success

                Virginia football set to showcase new-look squad during spring game after 2025 success

                Virginia football will showcase its 2026 squad on Saturday at Scott Stadium for the program's annual spring game on the heels of historic success this past fall.

                Hokies' Franklin on upcoming spring game

                Hokies' Franklin on upcoming spring game

                Virginia Tech 'not going to do anything flashy' in annual spring game

                Virginia Tech 'not going to do anything flashy' in annual spring game

                “To me, we’re going to go into the stadium and let everybody kind of get a peek at who and what we’re going to be,” Franklin said, “but it’s about us, not putting on a show. So we’ve got to get better.”

                UVa football notes: Stints with Saban and at Pitt have set Eli Holstein up for stop with Hoos

                UVa football notes: Stints with Saban and at Pitt have set Eli Holstein up for stop with Hoos

                Eli Holstein's move to join the Virginia football program is the third stop in his career, and he's ready to use what he learned from Nick Saban at Alabama and from his two-year stay with Pitt to help him with the Hoos.

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