Jahzari Priester brings rare size and defensive-line toughness to Virginia Tech
Priester is a big-bodied interior lineman with proven game experience and a clear strength profile: at Hampton in 2024, he logged 16 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks in 11 games before spending 2025 at Virginia Tech, where he appeared in 12 games and mainly contributed on special teams/offense[2][4][5]. At 6-6 and 326 pounds, plus a strong EA rating for strength and tackling, he profiles as a physical, versatile depth piece who can help a roster with power, size and familiarity across the line[2][3].
