Copeland on Pry’s Defense Blueprint | Virginia Tech Hokie Football News

Kemari Copeland dropped some serious insight at the ACC Kickoff, revealing how head coach Brent Pry’s laser focus on the smallest details—from winter workouts to spring ball—is fueling Virginia Tech’s defensive turnaround. Copeland, who returned from the NFL pipeline after Pry personally visited him in junior college, credits the coach’s mentorship as pivotal to his decision to come back. He’s confident Pry’s track record of building elite defenses will carry over this season. Highlighting key transfers like Samuel Okunlola, Mylachi Williams, and Randy Adirika—calling them “dogs” who’ll dominate both pass rush and run game—Copeland sees them as vital to the team’s success. His own return? Driven by a desire to boost his draft stock (he’s gained 20 pounds since last year), fix past mistakes, and capitalize on the new four-down scheme. Plus, graduation was non-negotiable. Rooted in his military upbringing and his father’s discipline, Copeland is laser-focused on rebuilding the “old Virginia Tech defense” and proving that relentless work ethic can bring the program back to its winning ways. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2f5be34490109060