Tyrell Grant Jr.
6′0″ · 205 lb · Suffolk, VA · Nansemond River
On the Virginia Tech roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Suffolk, VA
- Nansemond River
- About 200 miles from Lane Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1174 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8689.
Where he fits
Virginia Tech lists 22 defensive backs this season.
Virginia Tech defensive backs with a game this season
Virginia Tech’s week
- RecordVirginia Tech is 5-2.
- Next gameat SMU · Fri Nov 6
Players like him
Same class and position
From Nansemond River
Also from Suffolk, VA
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Virginia Tech in the news
- Clemson vs. Virginia Tech depth charts released
TigerNet Oct 20
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
James Franklin
Pass share
48.9%
244 pass / 255 run
Plays / game
71.3
7 games
Team sack rate
8.0%
250 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Virginia Tech -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Virginia Tech has produced 4 All-Conference defensive backs. 10 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2012. Dorian Strong went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
Joined Virginia Tech in 2026
- 2026 Virginia Tech FranklinYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Virginia Tech in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,174 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Virginia Tech in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Virginia Tech3-star out of Nansemond River