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Hokies FootballThursday, November 5

Virginia Tech tight end Ja'Ricous Hairston is a Burlsworth Trophy nominee

The Daily Blacksburg teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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If you follow Hokies football, here's a name to know. Senior tight end Ja'Ricous Hairston is a nominee for the Burlsworth Trophy, which recognizes the most outstanding college football player who began his career as a walk-on.

Hairston has 6 catches for 81 yards and two touchdowns this season. Coach James Franklin brought up his name unprompted a couple of weeks ago while listing players outside Que'Sean Brown and Luke Reynolds who could get targets.

81receiving yards for Hairston this season

His 6 catches have gone for 81 yards and two touchdowns.

Source: WSLS

“This season has been the most fun season I've had in college football.”

Ja'Ricous Hairston
  • Hairston: 6-foot-2 senior from Bassett
  • Award honors Brandon Burlsworth, an Arkansas walk-on and All-American
  • Also nominated: UVA punter Daniel Sparks

The Hokies return Friday night at SMU after an open week.

Hairston's trophy news comes over the next month

  1. Nov. 6Virginia Tech plays at SMU on Friday night.
  2. Nov. 17 finalists are scheduled to be announced.
  3. Dec. 7The winner is to be revealed in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Sources: WSLS, The Danville Register and Bee

Sources: WSLS, The News Virginian, The Danville Register and Bee

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