Transfer portal season is in full swing and one place where Virginia Tech is looking for transfer reinforcements is defensive back, with an emphasis on experienced cornerbacks so far. The Hokies didn't get the best play out of their DBs last season and while they've done a good job of retaining many of their bright young talents including safeties Quentin Reddish and Sheldon Robinson plus CBs Joshua Clarke, Knahlij Harrell, and Jahmari DeLoatch; there's still work to be done.
Even if VT retains guys like Tyson Flowers, Isaiah Brown-Murray, Thomas Williams, and Jordan Crim; it still wouldn't be surprising to see the Hokies add another experienced DB or two and let them battle it out. Then again, the number of DBs, especially cornerbacks, that the Hokies are targeting does make you wonder if VT expects some portal entries from the veterans in that room.
So who are the Hokies currently showing interest in to varying degrees. Here's a look at several cornerback transfers I am monitoring (though be aware this likely isn't an all-encompassing list given how quiet many transfer recruitments can be).
Troy CB Jaquez White
Let's start with one of the best transfer portal cornerbacks, Troy's four-star CB transfer Jaquez White who just visited Virginia Tech on Sunday and then visited Tennessee Monday.
The Hokies have been a serious contender since he entered the transfer portal. I've been told that he was quite impressed by James Franklin during his visit to Blacksburg and that the Hokies are a serious player. I've also been told by his agent that
