The countdown is on! We’re just three weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, where college football dreams will finally come true. And this year, Virginia Tech is back in the spotlight.
After a quiet showing in the 2024 draft, the Hokies are expected to make some serious noise in Wisconsin. Several former Tech standouts are generating real buzz—and may soon be suiting up on Sundays.
Leading the charge is dynamic running back Bhayshul Tuten, who turned heads at the NFL Combine following a strong performance at the Reese’s Senior Bowl. His blend of speed and strength has scouts intrigued and his draft stock on the rise.
On the defensive side, Aeneas Peebles and Antwaun Powell-Ryland are carving out attention as potential Day 3 steals—or better. Both have proven themselves as disruptive forces in the trenches and are poised to bring that same energy to an NFL front line.
But perhaps the biggest Hokie headline right now? Wide receiver Jaylin Lane.
Lane has been making serious waves during the pre-draft process. According to The Draft Network’s Ryan Fowler, he’s already met with several NFL teams and has more visits lined up. Among the teams showing strong interest are the New York Jets, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, and Buffalo Bills. And that’s not all—Lane is also scheduled to meet with the offensive staffs of the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, and Kansas City Chiefs.
Yes, you read that right—he’s meeting with both the reigning Super Bowl champs and the runner-up.
Lane’s appeal is clear: he’s a playmaker with blazing speed, sharp route-running, and reliable hands. Whether he’s burning defenders deep or creating space underneath, Lane has the tools to make an immediate impact at the next level.
With just weeks to go, it’s looking more and more like Virginia Tech will have several names called on draft weekend—and Lane could be the headliner.
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