2007 Spring Football Preview: The Defensive Backs

Perhaps the best and most consistent unit Virginia Tech has put on the field
the past two years has been the defensive backs. The Hokies ranked #1 in the
nation in 2005 and 2006 in pass defense, with a different coach in each year.
Lorenzo Ward coached the defensive backs in 2005, and Torrian Gray took over the
unit in 2006. Despite losing some major star power over the past few years, this
unit never seems to miss a beat.

Not only do the Hokies put quality defensive backs on the field in college,
but their success also translates to the NFL level. DeAngelo Hall, Jimmy
Williams, Justin Hamilton, Ronyell Whitaker, Vincent Fuller, Eric Green, Kevin
McCadam, Pierson Prioleau, Nick Sorensen and Garnell Wilds are currently in the
NFL. Others such as Antonio Banks and Ike Charlton have spent time in the NFL,
as has current coach Torrian Gray.

It’s fair at this point to call Virginia Tech “DB U”. The Hokies
are throwing defensive backs into the NFL left and right, and they’ve got some
more good prospects on this year’s team.

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