Virginia Tech safety Antonio Cotman Jr. enters NCAA transfer portal

Virginia Tech safety Antonio Cotman Jr. has entered the NCAA transfer portal. He spent just one season with the Hokies and will have four years of eligibility remaining.

Cotman appeared in three games this past season primarily on special teams as he took a redshirt year. His cousin, Ellis Brooks, is a former Penn State linebacker, so that could potentially be a team to watch as the Nittany Lions offered Cotman out of high school.

As a recruit, Cotman was a three-star prospect out of Life Christian Academy in Colonial Heights, Virginia. He ranked as the No. 689 overall player and No. 63 safety in the 2023 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Cotman committed to Virginia Tech over offers from Penn State, South Carolina, Florida State and others. Those could also be some schools to look out for as he is back on the market.

Antonio Cotman is the 19th Hokies player to enter the transfer portal, and they have also added seven. They currently rank No. 15 in the country according to On3’s Transfer Portal Team Rankings.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

Virginia Tech offensive lineman Gabriel Arena enters transfer portal

Virginia Tech offensive lineman Gabriel Arena has entered the NCAA transfer portal, On3’s Pete Nakos can report.

Arena is a freshman who spent one season with the Hokies before opting to hit the transfer portal. He did not appear in any games and redshirted during the 2023 season. He was listed at 6 foot 5, 280 pounds.

“Announcing my entry into the Spring 2024 transfer portal after an unexpected turn of events at Virginia Tech,” Arena wrote on Twitter. “I’m grateful for the time spent with the Hokies and the overwhelming support from everyone.

“With four years of eligibility ahead, I’m excited to tackle new challenges and make an immediate impact. A heartfelt thank you to Hokie Nation, Coach Pry and staff!”

Prior to enrolling at Virginia Tech, Gabriel Arena was a three-star prospect and the No. 1,288 overall recruit in the 2023 recruiting class, according to the On3 Industry Rankings.