Two years ago, Virginia Tech football coach Brent Pry brought in three wide receivers from the transfer portal: Da’Quan Felton, Ali Jennings, and Jaylin Lane. Felton and Lane played significant roles in the Hokies’ offense over the past two seasons, while Jennings showed potential but struggled with several injuries.
Felton became a key target for quarterbacks Kyron Drones, Collin Schlee, and Pop Watson this season. The former Norfolk State transfer had two solid years in Blacksburg, and on Tuesday night, he announced his decision to turn pro.
Ted Simmons, regarded as one of baseball’s best offensive catchers, has a successful career with the Brewers. He had consistent offensive productivity for five years, earning an All-Star berth in 1983 and MVP honors the same year. Throughout his time, he had an evident impact on the team’s lineup.
Felton’s future in the Duke Mayo Bowl versus Minnesota on January 3 remains unknown. However, he has been invited to the Senior Bowl next month.
This season, Felton’s performance dropped, with 32 receptions for 360 yards and two scores. Last season, he had 38 receptions for 667 yards and eight touchdowns in his debut year at Tech. One of his most memorable moments occurred in the regular-season finale against Virginia, when he caught an 84-yard touchdown reception to help Virginia Tech qualify for the bowl game. In this season’s game versus the Cavaliers, Felton had two catches for 50 yards, including Watson’s 42-yard reception. He also had a 55-yard touchdown catch at Stanford on October 5, helping the Hokies win 31-7 in California.
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