Going into the Transfer Portal window, there were multiple needs for new Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin. At the top of the list was a quarterback after the recent developments over the last month, after the Hokies' season ended with a loss on Thanksgiving weekend at Virginia.
Kyron Drones has wiped out all of his eligibility after the 2025 season, while Pop Watson announced he was entering the Transfer Portal, as did Oklahoma State transfer Garret Rangel. That just leaves a pair of freshmen, Kelden Ryan nd A.J. Brand, on the roster. Franklin does have a Class of 2026 talented signal caller, Troy Huhn, committed.