Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG - Virginia Tech defensive end Antwaun Powell-Ryland has been honored by the Richmond Touchdown Club with the 2024 Dudley Award presented to the best FBS player in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He was also named the Defensive Lineman of the Year in the state.
Powell-Ryland (6-3, 252) is the first Hokie to win the Dudley since David Wilson in 2011. He garnered 13 of the 14 first-place votes to claim the honor. APR tallied 16 sacks on the season, and was second in the ACC with 19 tackles for a loss, the most at Virginia Tech since 2002. He also tied for the ACC lead with three fumble recoveries and was named an All-ACC First Team selection.
Bhayshul Tuten was honored as the Running Back of the Year in the state. Tuten (5-11, 209) eclipsed 100 rushing yards during six of 11 games played, including four times against Power Four opponents. He set the Virginia Tech program record for single-game rushing yards against Boston College (266) on Oct. 17. Tuten's 1,159 rushing yards ranked second in the ACC and his 17 total TDs were tied for first in the ACC. The Paulsboro, New Jersey native was named All-ACC Second Team.
Jaylin Lane received Return Specialist of the Year in the Commonwealth. Lane (5-10, 196) registered 24 punt returns for 245 yards, including a 58-yard TD return against Marshall. The Clover, South Carolina product was also named the Wells Fargo Humanitarian of the Year for his community service efforts in the region.