Athlon has published their first Way Too Early Top 25 for 2019. VT is sitting at number 21.
21. Virginia Tech
Injuries and youth on the depth chart dropped Virginia Tech to 6-7 this season, but the outlook is bright for coach Justin Fuente's team. The Hokies return two capable quarterbacks in Ryan Willis and Josh Jackson, along with a promising group of pass catchers, including receiver Damon Hazelton (51 catches for 802 yards and eight scores). Leading rusher Steven Peoples (786 yards) departs, but Deshawn McClease and Jalen Holston combined for over 700 yards this season. In addition to settling the quarterback battle, Fuente's top priority on offense will be sorting out a line that loses guards Kyle Chung and Braxton Pfaff and tackle Yosuah Nijman. Bud Foster's defense had an uncharacteristic 2018 season. Virginia Tech allowed 31 points and more than 200 rushing yards a game as well as 6.4 yards a play. However, the news isn't all bad for Foster. The Hokies return nearly everyone on this side of the ball, with linemen Ricky Walker and Vinny Mihota the biggest departures. With better health and development out of the young talent, it would be a major surprise if Virginia Tech once again ranks near the bottom of the ACC on defense. The Hokies won't have to play Clemson in crossover action within the ACC but catch Miami, Virginia and Notre Dame away from Blacksburg.
Make of that what you will.
Edit:
SB Nation puts us at 17 in their first 2019 top 25
Here's your Top 25 for next CFB season!1 Clemson2 Bama3 OSU4 UGA5 LSU6 Michigan7 Oklahoma8 Texas9 Florida10 Washington11 Texas A&M12 Oregon13 Auburn14 PSU15 WSU16 Syracuse17 VT18 UCF19 UK20 Utah21 Miss St22 Where Jalen Hurts is23 Northwestern24 USC25 Neb— SB Nation (@SBNation) January 8, 2019
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