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2026 Defensive Lineman Narrows Down Final Three With Virginia Tech Included

2026 Defensive Lineman Narrows Down Final Three With Virginia Tech Included

Class of 2026 defensive lineman Kamdon Gillespie has narrowed down his final three, and Virginia Tech has made the cut As it stands, Virginia Tech joins the University of Southern Florida and fellow ACC school Georgia Tech.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / March 5
2025 Virginia Tech Football Offseason Outlook- Defensive Ends

2025 Virginia Tech Football Offseason Outlook- Defensive Ends

Antwaun Powell-Ryland Jr. was the do-it-all player Virginia Tech needed on the defensive front last season. Powell-Ryland Jr. finished third in the nation in sacks (16) and tallied a total of 43 tackles.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / January 23
Way-Too-Early 2025 Virginia Tech Projected Defensive Depth Chart

Way-Too-Early 2025 Virginia Tech Projected Defensive Depth Chart

1. Ben Bell 2. Keyshawn Burgos OR Aycen Stevens Ben Bell and James Djonkam were the two big edge rusher additions in the Hokies’ transfer class, and Texas State’s Ben Bell can make a huge impact.

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The 'No. 4 overall NFL Draft picks since 2000' quiz

The 'No. 4 overall NFL Draft picks since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to be chosen with the fourth-overall pick in each NFL Draft since 2000 can you name in five minutes?

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 7
WVU Transfer Targets Dre'lyn Washington, James Djonkam Commit Elsewhere

WVU Transfer Targets Dre'lyn Washington, James Djonkam Commit Elsewhere

West Virginia has several names on their transfer portal big board that they are pursuing, but not all of them make it to Morgantown. Louisiana running back transfer Dre'lyn Washington and Eastern Michigan linebacker transfer James Djonkam had visits scheduled to West Virginia but are headed elsewhere.

College Football News / Gobbler Country / January 6

Virginia Tech football: Hokies add third commitment of the day, landing EMU LB/DE James Djonkam

Brent Pry caps off the day with another big addition. Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry had a big day on Monday. It began with the commitment of former West Virginia OT Lucas Austin, followed by Mercer defensive tackle Arias Nash, and ended with Eastern Michigan linebacker/defensive end James Djonkam's pledge to the Hokies.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / January 6
Virginia Tech Football: Hokies Land Commitment From Eastern Michigan Transfer LB James Djonkam

Virginia Tech Football: Hokies Land Commitment From Eastern Michigan Transfer LB James Djonkam

Virginia Tech is on a roll in the transfer portal today. After getting two commitments earlier today, the Hokies are ending the day by getting a commitment from Eastern Michigan linebacker James Djonkam.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 31
REPORT: Elite Transfer LB Set to Visit MSU

REPORT: Elite Transfer LB Set to Visit MSU

Eastern Michigan linebacker James Djonkam is one of the top defensive players in the transfer portal. He is versatile and can fill plenty of spots on the field for the Michigan State Spartans.

College Football News / WV Sports Now / December 30

Experienced Transfer LB Set to Visit WVU Football

A defensive coordinator is now in place, but the roster is still a work in progress. And soon after West Virginia officially announced the hiring of Zac Alley, a report surfaced about a transfer linebacker set to visit the WVU football program.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / December 30
West Virginia to Host Eastern Michigan LB Transfer James Djonkam on Visit

West Virginia to Host Eastern Michigan LB Transfer James Djonkam on Visit

West Virginia will be hosting Eastern Michigan linebacker transfer James Djonkam on an official visit, according to Allen Trieu of 247 Sports. He also has visits scheduled with Michigan State and Virginia Tech, per the report.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 28
Top 75 Transfer Portal Player Opens Up Recruitment on Saturday

Top 75 Transfer Portal Player Opens Up Recruitment on Saturday

Former Eastern Michigan linebacker James Djonkam, the No. 71 ranked player in On3Sports' 2025 rankings, announced his decision to enter the transfer portal on Saturday.

College Football News / Burn City Sports / December 16, 2023
Arizona State LB James Djonkam is Officially In the Transfer Portal

Arizona State LB James Djonkam is Officially In the Transfer Portal

ASU’s Senior Linebacker, James Djonkam, has officially entered the transfer portal. He hinted at this move a couple of weeks ago. Djonkam finished his Sun Devil career with 35 total tackles after being a top 10 edge rusher out of Junior College.

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