2017 Signing Class Spotlight: Jalen Holston, Running Back

With the running back position uncertain for the Hokies, 2017 commit Jalen Holston is an early candidate to claim a spot in the backfield rotation.

Ever since the glory days of Darren Evans, Ryan Williams, and David Wilson, Virginia Tech has been missing a premiere running back. It has been a running back by committee in recent seasons, and will likely stay that way for the time being.

After a breakout freshman season, Travon McMillian hit something of a sophomore slump under new coach, Justin Fuente. McMillian showed flashes, but nothing suggests that he is absolutely safe in his lead role in the rotation. With Sam Rogers graduated, Marshawn Williams retired, and Shai McKenzie transferred,…