Spring Shake-Up: Three Hokies Hit the Transfer Portal, Including Promising Freshman QB
Just when fans were settling into the calm of the offseason, the spring transfer portal has stirred the waters again—this time in Blacksburg. Virginia Tech saw three players enter the portal as the NCAA’s brief second window opened on April 16, with freshman quarterback Davi Belfort headlining the group.
Belfort, a 5-foot-11 signal-caller out of South Florida, redshirted during the 2024 season and leaves Blacksburg with four years of eligibility still in hand. While he didn’t take a snap for the Hokies, his departure is still significant—he was once seen as a rising talent within the program. However, with Kyron Drones and Pop Watson firmly entrenched as the top two quarterbacks heading into 2025, and two new freshman QBs, Kelden Ryan and A.J. Brand, already on the roster, Belfort’s path to playing time appeared increasingly narrow.
Joining him in the portal are redshirt freshman offensive tackle Web Davidson from Macon, Georgia, and redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Caleb Nitta of Leesburg, Virginia. Davidson also didn’t see the field during his time in Blacksburg and retains four years of eligibility. Nitta, on the other hand, appeared in three games and earned his first career start at center in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, showing flashes of potential.
With the recent arrival of new offensive line coach Matt Moore—who brought three former West Virginia linemen with him—it’s no surprise that some roster turnover is happening up front. Moore’s influence is likely to result in continued restructuring along the line, and these early departures may just be the beginning.
This spring transfer window is only open for 10 days, from April 16 to April 25, but it can have a major impact on rosters. Unlike the winter window, which follows the regular season and feels more celebratory with fresh starts and new arrivals, the spring period tends to bring tougher realizations. After spring practices, players have a clearer picture of where they stand on the depth chart. At the same time, top programs with big NIL budgets know what they need—and often aren’t shy about recruiting directly from other rosters.
As college football continues to evolve, so too do the challenges for teams and players alike. Best of luck to Davi, Web, and Caleb in their next chapters. And rest assured—Virginia Tech will be active in filling the gaps.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Hokies navigate the portal frenzy.