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To give you an idea of how much people are paying attention to a Hokie Offensive Lineman this season, and how important it is to the team for the future as well as for his, Christian Darrisaw is the #2 graded Left Tackle in the ACC:
Highest graded returning ACC offensive tackles:
— PFF College (@PFF_College) May 15, 2020
1. Jordan McFadden, Clemson - 88.3
2. Christian Darrisaw, VA Tech - 80.7
3. Ikem Ekwonu, NC State - 80.5 pic.twitter.com/DkuDQuYYBR
This is not trivial, being noticed as a high quality blind side pass blocker sets the table for the next level, and if you check the compensation for Left Offensive Tackles in the NFL, it’s not base salary plus a bonus.
Big Dawg up front
— Virginia Tech Football (@HokiesFB) July 21, 2020
Congrats on your inclusion on the @outlandtrophy Watch List today big fella @Bigdawgchris1
https://t.co/9uqNBZpEXv#HardHatMentality ♂️ pic.twitter.com/AhZVGRv6x5
Provided there is a season, look for Darrisaw to have a special season. The Offensive Line is the best two deep unit that we’ve had in a generation. This could be amazing.