Tracking Virginia Tech Football's Confirmed Returnees Entering 2026 Campaign

Who's running it back with the Hokies in 2026?

Oct 4, 2025; Blacksburg, Va.; Virginia Tech running back Marcellous Hawkins (27) celebrates after scoring a touchdown. | Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Though Virginia Tech football's 2026 campaign is far away, the Hokies still have an important piece of the puzzle to navigate in the interim. While several players will be finding new homes, others will be returning. Here's a list of who's coming back in 2026.

This list will be updated as more players affirm their intetions to return to Virginia Tech.

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— Virginia Tech Football (@HokiesFB) January 1, 2026

Confirmed returnees:

• No. 0 - Ayden Greene - Wide Receiver
• No. 0 - Quentin Reddish - Safety
• No. 5 - Joshua Clarke - Cornerback
• No. 6 - Jordan Bass - Safety
• No. 7 - Chanz Wiggins - Wide Receiver
• No. 13 - Kemari Copeland - Defensive Lineman
• No. 14 - Sheldon Robinson - Safety
• No. 16 - Jeffrey Overton, Jr. - Running Back
• No. 27 - Marcellous Hawkins - Running Back
• No. 28 - Knahlij Harrell - Cornerback
• No. 29 - Jahmari DeLoatch - Cornerback
• No. 58 - Zeke Chinwike - Defensive Lineman
• No. 62 - Kyle Altuner - Center
• No. 77 - Brody Meadows - Offensive Lineman

Our transfer portal tracker, which tracks every incoming and outgoing player, can be found here.