Three Virginia Tech Football Players Who Have Raised Their Stock In Fall Camp

Nov 9, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Kyron Drones (1) looks to pass the ball against the Clemson Tigers during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images | Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Virginia Tech is nearly two weeks away from their huge season opening game against South Carolina and while that might be a huge week one contest, the Hokies are focusing inward in camp. With an abundance of new transfers and two new coordinators on its staff, there is a plethora of duties that Virginia Tech has to figure out before they face No. 13 South Carolina in Atlanta. Here's three players who have seen their stock rise over nearly two weeks of fall camp.

1. Marcellous Hawkins

Virginia Tech brought in multiple transfers at the running back position in hopes that someone could replace NFL-bound Bhayshul Tuten; though none are likely to replicate his individual production, they all possess skills that mesh together to form a strong backfield. This year, Central Missouri transfer Marcellous Hawkins is making a push to be the Hokies' top tailback.

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Hawkins brings game-breaking speed and a physical running style that stood out against his Division II competition. His low center of gravity helps him shed tackles and power through defenders, making him a threat to score on delayed handoffs. He’s also shown promise as a receiver out of the backfield. On tape, Hawkins appears similar to Tuten — a slightly undersized back with the speed, toughness and versatility to make an immediate impact.

Pry had this to say about Hawkins at Media Day last week:

"He battled through an injury early spring. And when he finally got healthy, he showed us that he's a hard runner. He's got an explosive step to him. Real eagerness. This offseason, this summer, he leaned up. He was probably carring a little bit too much weight when he came to us. So he's a little faster, he's a little more explosive. He understands the system a little bit better. I think he's, arguably he might be the most well-rounded of the group that can do the most things at a pretty high level. There's some other guys that maybe do certain things better than him, but I know that Coach Brooks and his staff is excited about what he's doing right now."

2. QB Kyron Drones

Oct 17, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Kyron Drones (1) throws a touchdown during the second quarter against the Boston College Eagles at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images | Peter Casey-Imagn Images

No player will be more pivotal to the Hokies’ success this season than Drones, and head coach Brent Pry says he’s looked sharp early in camp.

"I thought Kyron looked really rhythmic and consistent today. He operated the offense fast and efficiently. I wasn't sure he'd come out on day one and do that. With the defense lined up and things full-tilted, but he did. He looked really sharp today. He's brought for the early part of camp."

Pry also mentioned how comfortable Drones looked out on the field:

"Yeah, we've tried to slow him down to be cautious and minimize reps and he hasn't been interested in that, to be honest. We had some reps, that weren't his reps today, that he wouldn't come out. We were subbing somebody in for him and he wanted to stay out there with the ones, which I'm not surprised, but he's worked tremendously hard to get back. It's been a ride for him and he's got a ton of determination. He trusts the docs. And to this point, it's gone very well."

"He absolutely is disappointed in how he played at times. He's absolutely disappointed that the injury bug got him and he couldn't finish the year, you know the right way."

3. WR Cameron Seldon

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Seldon impressed in the spring and appears to have carried that momentum into the fall. A former Tennessee running back, he’s transitioned seamlessly to receiver, showcasing the ability to make plays all over the field.

Pry had this to say at media day last week about Seldon's progress:

"You see some explosive plays. You see the potential there. He's a good student of the game. He's still learning the position, but he's right in the mix of things, right in the throw of things. He's got tremendous speed and a good build on him; he's just still a work in progress, he's still coming. We look for him to have a good camp and find some consistency in his play before we enter the season."