Awards & Honors
• 2023 All-ACC Second Team
• 2023 Phil Steele Honorable Mention All-American
2023: Played in 13 games, making 12 starts ... registered 40 tackles (23 solo) ... tallied 9.5 sacks, ranking second in the ACC and tied for 14th in the country ... recorded 14.5 TFLs, ranking 24th in the country, fifth in the ACC ... assisted on a tackle and tallied a quarterback hurry at Boston College (Nov. 11) ... made two tackles (one solo), was credited with 1.0 TFLs (2 yards) and recorded a quarterback hurry at Louisville (Nov. 4) ... recorded multiple sacks for the fourth time this season and second consecutive game (2.0, 20 yards) vs. Syracuse (Oct. 26) ... became the fourth Virginia Tech defensive player to finish a game with 4.0 or more sacks (4.0,
29 yards) against Wake Forest (Oct. 14) ... led the Hokies with 4.5 TFLs (30 yards) ... forced a fumble and recovered a fumble ... was named the ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week .. assisted on two tackles at Florida State ... forced a 10-yard strip sack that provided Tech with first-and-goal at the 10-yard line early during the third quarter (ensuing drive led to touchdown) vs. Pitt (Sept. 30) ... made two quarterback hurries ... assisted on a tackle and recorded a quarterback hurry at Marshall (Sept. 23) ...made four tackles (two solo) at Rutgers (Sept. 16) ... finished with at least 2.0 TFLs (2.0, 5 yards) for the second consecutive game vs. Purdue (Sept. 9) ... made four tackles (three solo) ... started at defensive end during his debut with the Hokies vs. Old Dominion ... led Virginia Tech in tackles (six) and TFLs (2.0, 9 yards) ... registered four solo tackles ... recorded two solo sacks totaling 9 yards lost, including his strip sack during the fourth quarter.
2022 at Florida: Saw action in all 13 games, making five starts... Had two tackles in the Las Vegas Bowl against Oregon State (Dec. 17)... Recorded a sack and forced a fumble while tallying a breakup at Florida State (Nov. 25)... Tied his career-best with six tackles (three solo) at Vanderbilt (Nov. 19)... Tallied a sack against South Carolina (Nov. 12)... Logged a career-best six tackles (four solo) as well as a sack, forced fumble, and quarterback hurry at Texas A&M (Nov. 5)... Tallied a four tackles against Georgia (Oct. 29)... Registered a tackle at Tennessee (Sept. 24)... Had two tackles against South Florida (Sept. 17)... Recorded one tackle and one quarterback hurry against Kentucky (Sept. 10)... Had two tackles (one solo) against Utah (Sept. 3).
2021 at Florida: Appeared in 12 games... Had a solo tackle in the Gasparilla Bowl vs. UCF (Dec. 23)... Recorded a tackle against USF (Sept. 11) and Tennessee (Sept. 25)... Tallied two tackles and 1.5 sacks against Vanderbilt (Oct. 9)... Named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.
2020 at Florida: Appeared in two games... Made collegiate debut vs. Missouri (Oct. 31)... Saw action in the Cotton Bowl against Oklahoma (Dec. 30)... Redshirted... Named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.
High School: Was a four-star prospect out of Indian River High School where he played for head coach Marcus Ferebee ... Helped lead the Braves to a 12-1 season in 2018 ... Committed to play in the Under Armour All-America Game.
Personal: Son of Antwaun Powell, Sr. and Malina Ryland.
Antwaun Powell-Ryland Season 2024
Season Recap: Top Performers of 2024
A review of the stars powering the Hokies into bowl season
Notable Numbers: Virginia Tech vs. Virginia
Hokies claim bowl eligibility in consecutive seasons
Game Recap: Virginia Tech vs. Virginia
Hokies win 37-17 to secure the Commonwealth Cup along with bowl eligibility
Instant Lookback: Virginia Tech vs. Virginia
Hokies lead 20-3 heading into the second half of the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash
What To Watch: Virginia Tech vs. Virginia
Hokies search for bowl eligibility against in-state rival
Know the Foe: Virginia Cavaliers
Hokies host Cavaliers in a high-stakes matchup for the Commonwealth Cup
First Look: Virginia Tech vs. Duke
Hokies to face Blue Devils in final road matchup of the regular season
Powell-Ryland named Walter Camp Player of the Year semifinalist
Portsmouth product is now a semifinalist for three major awards
Powell-Ryland named Bednarik Award semifinalist
Hokies' defensive end co-leads the nation in sacks
Notable Numbers: Virginia Tech vs. No. 19 Clemson
Special teams bring back BeamerBall against the Tigers
Instant Lookback: Virginia Tech vs. No. 19 Clemson
Hokies lead 7-0 to kick off the second half
Notable Numbers: Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse
Depth at offensive skill positions maximizes opportunities
Soundbites: Postgame Press Conference (Syracuse)
Pry, Powell-Ryland and Thomas speak with media
Defensive Spotlight: Wilfried Pene
Frenchman reaches full potential in redshirt senior season
What To Watch: Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech
Hokies eye third straight victory against an ACC opponent
Soundbites: Week Nine Press Conference (Georgia Tech)
Pry, Keller and Chaplin speak with media ahead of ACC matchup with Yellow Jackets
Trio of Hokies claim weekly ACC honors
Chaplin, Tuten and Powell-Ryland earn accolades from the conference
Notable Numbers: Virginia Tech vs. Boston College
Tuten and Drones account for seven total touchdowns against Eagles
Know the Foe: Stanford Cardinal
Hokies travel to the golden state for inaugural ACC matchup against the Cardinal
Game Recap: Virginia Tech vs. No. 7 Miami
No. 7 Miami holds off Virginia Tech 38-34 to remain unbeaten
Instant Lookback: Virginia Tech vs. No. 7 Miami
Hokies lead 24-17 heading into the second half
What To Watch: Virginia Tech vs. No. 7 Miami
Hokies and Hurricanes meet for primetime matchup
Know the Foe: Miami Hurricanes
Hokies head to the sunshine state for an ACC showdown with No. 7 Hurricanes
Sack Masters: Antwaun Powell-Ryland shines in front of Hokies legend Bruce Smith
Making his homecoming return to the Norfolk area, Antwaun Powell-Ryland lit up the stat sheet during Virginia Tech's 37-17 win at Old Dominion, doing so in the presence of Virginia Tech defensive legend Bruce Smith
Powell-Ryland earns national honors
Tech defensive lineman named Bednarik, Walter Camp Player of the Week
Know the Foe: Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Big Ten foe heads to Blacksburg after hosting 2023 matchup
Powell-Ryland, Lane named ACC Players of the Week
Two Hokies recognized for standout performances against Old Dominion
Notable Numbers: Virginia Tech vs. Old Dominion
Big plays boost the Hokies past the Monarchs in Norfolk
Soundbites: Postgame Press Conference (Old Dominion)
Pry, Price and Powell-Ryland address media following 37-17 victory
Game Recap: Virginia Tech vs. Old Dominion
Kyron Drones runs, passes Virginia Tech past Old Dominion, 37-17
What To Watch: Virginia Tech vs. Old Dominion
Hokies and Monarchs continue trend of annual matchups
Hokies, Jennings eager to kickoff 2024 in Nashville
Virginia Tech receiver prepares for emotional return on Saturday
Powell-Ryland, Peebles named to Bednarik Award watch list
Hokies are one of 18 teams with multiple candidates
Virginia Tech Football Fall Camp Preview
Hokies return to Blacksburg in anticipation for 2024 season
Soundbites: ACC Kickoff 2024 Press Conference
Pry, Drones, Powell-Ryland and Strong take the podium at ACC media day
Virginia Tech Football attends ACC Kickoff 2024
Pry and three student-athletes represent the Hokies at conference media day
Pry to be joined by Drones, Strong and Powell-Ryland at the 2024 ACC Football Kickoff
Hokies will be in attendance on July 23
Peebles ranked as a top 10 returning interior defensive lineman for 2024 by PFF
Fifth-year secures ninth spot among top contenders
Football season tickets with seat location now available
Tech Athletics makes highly anticipated season ticket options available for sale
Multiple ticket offers now sold out for Virginia Tech football
Heightened anticipation from Hokie Nation leads to three packages now out of inventory
Eleven Hokies honored by Phil Steele on preseason teams
Two earn preseason All-American accolades
Virginia Tech Football trio featured in On3's Top 100 Players in College Football
On3's Clark Brooks has highlighted three Hokies in his breakdown of the top 100 players in college football for the 2024 season.