Brian Mitchell Announced as Hokies' Cornerbacks Coach

Virginia Tech makes Mitchell's hire official.

Virginia Tech announced Brian Mitchell will join the Hokies' defensive staff as its cornerbacks coach.

"Brian will be a great fit with Coach [Bud] Foster and the rest of our coaching staff on the field and on the recruiting trail," head coach Justin Fuente said in a release. "He brings a wealth of experience to this role at Virginia Tech, as both a coach and a player. We're excited to have our coaching staff finalized as we continue our preparations for spring football."

Fuente also clarified the roles of his defensive staff:

  • Bud Foster – Associate head coach/defensive coordinator/linebackers
  • Galen Scott – Assistant head coach/safeties
  • Charley Wiles – Defensive line
  • Brian Mitchell – Cornerbacks

Mitchell served as cornerbacks coach for the past three seasons at West Virginia. He was defensive coordinator and secondary coach at East Carolina from 2010-12.

Ruffin McNeill — Mitchell's former boss at ECU and now Virginia assistant — was quite complimentary of Tech's hire.

Mitchell was on campus for Tech's last junior day event.

For more information on Mitchell, read the original report.

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