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Virginia Tech football: DE Antwaun Powell-Ryland could bring the pass rush the Hokies have lacked

In Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry’s quest to improve the roster, he hit the NCAA transfer portal hard this offseason.

We know of Virginia Tech’s work on offense this offseason. The Hokies added wide receivers Ali Jennings, Quan Felton and Jaylin Lane, running back Bhayshul Tuten, quarterback Kyron Drones and offensive lineman Clayton Frady. All are expected to play a role on the 2023 roster, with Jennings as the No. 1 receiver, with Lane and Tuten also starting for the Hokies. Drones is competing to be the starting quarterback.

However, the Hokies also added some impact defenders: Cornerback Derrick Canteen and defensive end Antwaun Powell-Ryland.