Virginia Tech Football: 3 bold predictions for 2023 season

By Scott Roche | Sep 1, 2023

Oct 1, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Grant Wells (6) looks to pass as North Carolina Tar Heels defensive lineman Desmond Evans (10) defends in the third quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 27, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Grant Wells (6) drops back to pass during the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Virginia Tech QB Grant Wells throws for over 3,000 yards

Hokies starting quarterback Grant Wells would be the first to admit that 2022 could have been better. He threw for 2,171 yards, nine touchdowns, and nine interceptions in a season where his team only won three games.

Pry went out and got Wells three wide receivers in the transfer portal, Ali Jennings (Old Dominion), Da’Quan Felton (Morgan State), and Jaylin Lane (Middle Tenneesse State) are all transfers out of the portal. That alone should open up the playbook for Virginia Tech this season and allow them to stretch the field more.

It was not all good news out of camp for Wells and Pry as tight end Nick Gallo suffered an injury that is going to sideline the senior captain for an undetermined amount of time. That opens the door for some of the young TEs to get a chance along with a running game that features multiple backs.

Look for Wells to have a bounce-back season for the Hokies, even if transfer Kyron Drones from Baylor gets some time.

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