After years of struggles at the running back position, Khalil Herbert stabilized Virginia Tech’s running game in 2020. The transfer from Kansas was spectacular, rushing for over 1,000 yards and solidifying himself as a 2021 NFL draft choice.
While Herbert is now gone, the Hokies still return plenty of talent to the position. Raheem Blackshear should find a featured role next season. The Hokies never knew how to properly employ Blackshear in 2020, essentially wasting his talent at times.
Senior Jalen Holston should be Tech’s featured running back in 2021. Holston looked like a completely different player in 2020 and is poised for a breakout campaign.