The transfer portal continues to gain momentum, and Virginia Tech is expected to host James Madison defensive back Justin Eaglin on an upcoming visit. Eaglin is coming off his junior season with James Madison, where he played in all 14 games for the Dukes during a highly successful 2025 campaign. The news was first reported by Evan G. Watkins of 247Sports.
Also expected to visit Virginia Tech next week https://t.co/IeXQ4EceONhttps://t.co/bCkiR2eRIp
— EvanGWatkins247 (@EvanGWatkins247) January 4, 2026
However, Tim Thomas at the Tech Lunch Pail says that a visit has not been set up just yet:
Virginia Tech did inquire about JMU CB Justin Eaglin. However, reports that he has a visit scheduled to VT or is in the process of setting up a visit are inaccurate per his agent @ZCardenez.He is currently visiting Rutgers and will visit Colorado & Mississippi State after that https://t.co/gZlfPE1IS8
— Tim Thomas (@TimThomasTLP) January 4, 2026
Eaglin emerged as one of the top defensive backs in the Sun Belt Conference this past season, earning All-Sun Belt honors after a productive year in Harrisonburg. He finished the season with 35 total tackles, eight pass breakups and five interceptions, consistently showing strong ball skills and awareness in coverage. One of his most notable plays came on the national stage, as he intercepted a pass against Oregon during James Madison’s appearance in the College Football Playoff…