When Virginia Tech fired football coach Brent Pry on Sept. 14, it triggered a 30-day Transfer Portal window for players. The timing of the firing was significant for the players on the Hokies' roster, as with only three games played, players had the option to redshirt and save a year of eligibility for 2026 or beyond.
After Pry was fired, defensive linemen Keyshawn Burgos and Eastern Michigan transfer James Djonkam were not seen. Then it was reported that they were removed from the Virginia Tech roster, while interim coach Philip Montgomery deflected questions about the situation. On Thursday morning, Burgos' next move was reported by Kolby Crawford of VTScoop.
Virginia Tech DL Keyshawn Burgos is entering the Transfer Portal
According to Crawford, Burgos is entering the Transfer Portal with one year of eligibility remaining. He joins cornerback Dante Lovett, wide receiver/punt returner Tucker Holloway, and linebacker Michael Short, who was in his first year in Blacksburg after transferring from North Carolina. Pete Nakos of On3 reported that a return to the Hokies is still possible next season.
The 6-foot-5 Burgos played in three games this season with four tackles, but his last game was the Old Dominion game, the day before Pry was fired. For his career at Virginia Tech, Burgos finished with 57 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
He originally committed to Virginia out of high school before flipping to the Hokies and Pry. His recruitment through the portal is going to be a very interesting one. Does Tony Elliott and Virginia kick the tires on Burgos again and try to get him to come to Charlottesville for his final season of eligibility? That certainly wouldn't be surprising.
Holloway and Lovett have already received attention in the Transfer Portal and will likely take some visits in the not-too-distant future. Roster turnover is continuing since Pry's firing, but Montgomery has the Hokies looking for a third straight win this weekend when Wake Forest comes to town.