Tangelo Joins Hokies, 2027 Eligibility | Virginia Tech Hokie Football News

Chris Tangelo, a top-rated defensive back, has officially signed with Virginia Tech after decommitting from Vanderbilt and playing at Hutchinson Community College — but he won’t see the field this season, sitting out until 2027. With new head coach James Franklin leading the charge, the Hokies are poised for a major rebuild after a dismal 3-win campaign last year and no 10-win seasons since 2016. Franklin’s vision? A culture of discipline, academic excellence, and on-field dominance — and he’s already seeing progress in the offseason as players embrace the new standards. This is just the beginning of Virginia Tech’s push to reclaim national relevance. 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/a7a334160b9116b6