With college football camps opening, we are that much closer to the 2025 season beginning. As camps open, Preseason Watch Lists are slowly getting released, and on Monday, Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones and running back, Bowling Green transfer Terion Stewart, were named to the Maxwell Award Watch List. Then, 11 Hokies were named to the East-West Shrine Bowl Watch List.
The Preseason Watch List for the 2025 Butkus Award was released, and eight ACC linebackers were on it, including Virginia Tech's Caleb Woodson. In 2024, Woodson had a big breakout season with 72 tackles, two sacks, and an interception.