Virginia Tech football roster features many heavy players in 2026

Virginia Tech's football team is recognized as one of the heaviest in the FBS for the 2026 season. The Hokies' roster includes 30 players weighing 300 pounds or more, a significant factor in their rebuilding strategy under new head coach James Franklin. This shift aims to enhance the team's physicality and address past struggles with run defense. The team's approach reflects an emphasis on strength and conditioning led by strength coach Chuck Losey, previously at Penn State.

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