Turning the Corner

Despite some highly touted young cornerbacks on the roster, James Franklin and Brent Pry sought transfer portal support. In UConn transfer Cam Chadwick and Troy transfer Jaquez White, Pry added corners that are comfortable playing on an island using the inside and outside leverage techniques formerly associated with Bud Foster's defenses under the direction of Torrian Gray. Both played common 2025 Virginia Tech opponents (Chadwick battled against Duke and Boston College, while White played against Clemson and Old Dominion), so Pry should have a good understanding of what both players will bring to the table against ACC competition. Additionally, Franklin added rising sophomore Kenny Woseley who gained some valuable experience at slot corner with Penn State last season.

Reliability to the Field

Cam Chadwick announced his commitment to the Hokies on January 6th. With the Huskies, he was part of a team that went 2-1 against three ACC opponents last season, including a win over ACC champion Duke. Chadwick, listed by UConn at 6-0, 185, has two years of eligibility remaining, and brings significant experience to the table, including four starts against ACC opponents (including UConn's bowl win in 2024 over North Carolina.) Chadwick was a productive tackler, posting 67 combined tackles in 2025, and he had a three-interception game against UAB.

Watching Chadwick is a throwback to how the Hokies cornerbacks played under Torian Gray. Chadwick utilized leverage techniques, often sitting back and showing that he would force the receiver to the outside, then flipping his hips to play outside leverage and watching the quarterback to jump routes. He showed a willingness and aptitude at tackling and was solid in man-to-man coverage, even though I would not regard him as an elite playmaker at the position. However, and most importantly, he competes hard while using skillsets that fit the Pry/Foster approach to defense.