Earlier this week, a couple of Virginia Tech football players were named to some preseason watch lists ahead of the 2025 season. Quarterback Kyron Drones and running back, Bowling Green transfer, Terion Stewart, were named to the Maxwell Award Watch List. Eleven Hokies were named to the East-West Shrine Game Watch List, before linebacker Caleb Woodson was one of eight ACC players on the Butkus Watch List.
On Thursday, a Virginia Tech transfer, safety Tyson Flowers, was named to the Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, which recognizes college football players from across the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) who exemplify community service, academic excellence, and athletic achievement.