There's no doubt that Virginia Tech could use instant star talent at defensive tackle in 2024 with Pheldarius Payne, Mario Kendricks, and Norell Pollard all out of eligibility. Unsurprisingly, Virginia Tech is in pursuit of arguably the best transfer portal DT available, 2023 All-ACC Third Team DT Aeneas Peebles, who also has significant interest in Virginia Tech.
Virginia Tech "Definitely an Option" For All-ACC DT Aeneas Peebles
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