With Virginia Tech set to begin spring drills on March 15, we’re counting down the days here at Tech Sideline by previewing all of the Hokies’ position groups. So far, we’ve done:

• Quarterbacks
• Running backs
• Receivers and tight ends
• Offensive line
• Defensive line

Coming and going

Inside linebackers

• Departing (1): Alan Tisdale
• Returning (6): Keli Lawson (r-Jr.), Jaden Keller (r-Jr.), Jayden McDonald (r-Jr.), Will Johnson (r-Jr.), Aycen Stevens (r-Fr.), Tavorian Copeland (r-Fr.)
• Mid-year enrollees (1): Sam Brumfield (r-Sr.)
• Summer enrollees: none

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