Since the Virginia Tech football season ended at the end of November with a loss at Virginia, new head coach James Franklin has been busy making over the Hokies' roster. The Transfer Portal has been open for one week, and Franklin and his staff have been very busy.
They have landed some commitments on both sides of the ball, and he has been loading up on the defensive side for new defensive coordinator Brent Pry. On Friday, Virginia Tech picked up another commitment on the defensive side of the ball when Baylor edge Kamauryn Morgan committed to Tech. He becomes the 12th portal commitment for Virginia Tech in the last seven days.
Baylor edge Kamauryn Morgan commits to Virginia Tech
The 6-foot-5, 251-pound Morgan hails from Dallas, Texas, and played at South Oak Cliff High School. As a freshman for the Bears in 2025, he played in 10 games and logged 125 snaps with fie tackles. Coming out of high school, Morgan was a four-star according to 247Sports. He is going to be a nice addition to new coach Sean Spencer's group.
"Scheme-versatile edge defender who possesses physical traits that could lead to a full-time hand-on-the-ground role or at least part-time two-point rush snaps. Primarily plays a traditional 4-3 D-end role for his high school team, but will at times align as a wide rusher in a two-point stance. Even has occasionally dropped into short zone. Rangy build that should hold significantly more mass if desired,'' wrote Gabe Brooks of 247Sports.
Morgan recently took a visit to Virginia Tech and ended up picking the Hokies over California and Kentucky. Franklin continues to remake the Virginia Tech roster on both sides of the ball, and there is still time for more additions. The Franklin effect in Blacksburg is in full effect.