Marcellous Hawkins is Virginia Tech’s most efficient downhill answer at RB
In the 2025 season, Hawkins was Virginia Tech’s most productive running back, posting 749 rushing yards on 118 carries with 12 catches for 74 yards and 2 total touchdowns, while also forcing 44 missed tackles and generating 562 yards after first contact.[13] The tape-and-stat profile says “contact balance and burst”: he consistently creates extra yardage, has enough juice to pop explosive runs, and is useful as a checkdown receiver without being a pure gadget back.[2][13] If you want a physical, efficient runner who can carry volume and keep drives on schedule, he fits.
