Hokies Fortify the Edge with Addae and Hagans CommitmentsVirginia Tech continues to build the trenches with the additions of 4-star pass rusher Nyles Addae and 3-star defensive end Devin Hagans — a dynamic duo that blends explosive upside with physical maturity off the edge.
Nyles Addae, a 6'3", 220-pound EDGE from Seneca, South Carolina, headlines the latest defensive haul. Ranked No. 371 nationally, No. 8 in the state, and the No. 31 EDGE in the country, Addae brings a fast-twitch presence off the line of scrimmage. His first-step quickness, length, and finishing burst make him a consistent backfield disruptor. Addae has the versatility to stand up or play with his hand in the dirt, and his motor fits the relentless identity Virginia Tech wants to restore on defense. With continued development, he projects as a potential impact starter by his second year on campus.
Devin Hagans, meanwhile, arrives from Gibsonia, Pennsylvania with a 6'3", 244-pound frame that already resembles an ACC-ready defender. Ranked No. 755 nationally and No. 64 among EDGE prospects, Hagans may not have the recruiting buzz of his counterpart, but his tape shows a powerful, assignment-sound defender who plays with leverage and discipline. He’s a stout run stopper with the tools to develop as a pass rusher under collegiate coaching. Hagans could carve out a role early in base packages or on special teams before blossoming into a reliable rotational player.
Together, Addae and Hagans reinforce Virginia Tech’s commitment to rebuilding its defensive front with both blue-chip talent and high-floor depth. As the Hokies seek to pressure the quarterback more consistently, this EDGE tandem could be foundational to that future.
Tyree Nagy - SAM 6'3"/239lbsNational: 66 | State: 2 | Positional: 6
Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA
Nyles Addae - REDG 6'3"/220lbsNational: 371 | State: 8 | Positional: 31
Hometown: Seneca, SC
Brian Robledo - Mike 5'11"/244lbsNational: 243 | State: 6 | Positional: 17
Hometown: Washington, MD
Devin Hagans - LEDG 6'3"/244lbsNational: 755 | State: 13 | Positional: 64
Hometown: Gibsonia, PA
DeSean Temple - SS 5'9"/180lbsNational: 2524 | State: 51 | Positional: 39
Hometown: Washington, MD
Calvin Katula - ATH 6'3"/201lbsNational: 2767 | State: 62 | Positional: 529
Hometown: Columbia, SC
