A.J. Brand brings dual-threat upside, but Virginia Tech is still developing him
Brand entered Virginia Tech as a freshman quarterback after a record-setting high school career at Irmo, where he showed both efficiency and big-play juice: in 2024 he threw for 2,162 yards, added 1,530 rushing yards, and accounted for 42 total touchdowns. His differentiator is clear—he pairs elite straight-line speed and acceleration with a live arm, making him a true dual-threat fit, and EA’s college ratings back that profile with top marks in speed, acceleration, and throw power. He redshirted in 2025 without game action, so the key question is whether his production can translate once he gets on the field.[1][4][12]
