Tyrell Grant Jr. is a three-star recruit from Suffolk, VA, out of Nansemond River (No. 1,174 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Virginia Tech's 8 games this season.
Where Grant comes from
- Suffolk, VA
- Nansemond River
- About 200 miles from Lane Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,174 in the 2026 class.
Where Grant fits
Virginia Tech lists 22 defensive backs this season.
Virginia Tech defensive backs with a game this season
Virginia Tech is 6-2. Next: at SMU, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Suffolk, VA
Where to follow
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%
277 pass / 289 run
Plays / game
70.8
8 games
Team sack rate
9.0%
290 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.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Virginia Tech has produced 5 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 · Games –
- High school Nansemond RiverSuffolk, VA · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,174 in the 2026 class. Signed with Virginia Tech.
2026
- Signed with Virginia TechThree-star, out of Nansemond River
