high-motor, production-heavy Hokies linebacker with NFL-level toughness
Hollifield stands out as a blue-collar, instinctive linebacker who pairs production with versatility: in the 2022 season, he led Virginia Tech with 92 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks, and he finished his Hokies career fourth all-time in career tackles, according to team and ESPN data.[7][1] Beyond the box score, he’s known for his intensity, durable frame and rare football-plus-mindset—he earned recognition as a STEM scholar-athlete and has a reputation for being a hard-nosed, high-IQ fit for a defense that wants a tone-setter in the middle.[2][6]
