Virginia Tech football is now in the period of the offseason that will shape and shift how its 2026 season goes: the transfer portal cycle. Thus far, at the time of writing, the Hokies have not secured an official commitment. However, they have secured visit dates for several transfer prospects. One planning to visit is Richmond wideout Isaiah Dawson. Dawson, who sits at 5-foot-8, 191 pounds will retain three years of eligibility at his next stop, having redshirted his 2024 season before breaking out in 2025, his redshirt freshman season. Dawson posted on his X account that he had received an offer from Virginia Tech, remarking that he was “blessed” to receive it.
Richmond transfer WR Isaiah Dawson plans to visit Virginia Tech, he tells me for @247Sports.Read: https://t.co/2iKp06H2RIpic.twitter.com/sdnvCREfB3
— Kolby Crawford (@kolby_crawford) January 2, 2026
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Dawson redshirted his freshman year in 2024 with the Spiders, not seeing any game action. However, in 2025, Dawson broke out, though it took some time. In his first contest against Lehigh, Dawson did not record a reception, though he did log two carries for 26 rushing yards. The following contest against Wofford, Dawson logged 20 receiving yards on four receptions while adding a nine-yard rush.
In Week 3, against North Carolina, Dawson logged 37 receiving yards, but his subsequent outing against VMI was his breakout outing. Against the Keydets, Dawson recorded a career-high 99 receiving yards, including a 67-yard reception. That effort came alongside two receiving touchdowns, the first of his career, as well as 27 rushing yards. In Week 5 against Howard on Sept. 27, Dawson didn’t log a reception; however, he did log one carry: a 42-yard run straight to the house…