One area that was hit hard by players not returning for the Virginia Tech football team was along the defensive line. Gone are Antwaun Powell-Ryland and Aeneas Peebles, just to name a few, who have gone to the NFL Draft and NFL undrafted free agency.
What was supposed to be a unit that was one of the better ones in the ACC last season, like most of the rest of the roster, they struggled at times, and now will be looking to rebound under first-year defensive coordinator Sam Siefkes. Some returning players will play a big role, but some transfers will play a significant role, including an underrated one.