Virginia Tech’s French-born edge-to-inside force kept producing in 2024
Wilfried Pene was one of Virginia Tech’s most intriguing front-line defenders in the 2024 season, finishing with 33 tackles and 3.5 sacks while appearing in all 13 games. His calling card is versatility and growth: a former tight end and wrestler from Tours, France, he developed into a disruptive DL who plays with length, leverage, and noticeable edge. The appeal is obvious—he brings production, toughness, and a high-upside developmental story—but teams should also value his adaptability and blue-collar mentality more than pure stat line flash.
