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Thomas named backup QB at Tech

Chris Graham

Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer announced Monday that redshirt freshman Logan Thomas has been named the No. 2 quarterback behind senior Tyrod Taylor. Redshirt sophomore Ju-Ju Clayton will be the No. 3 signal-caller.

“We’re fortunate to have two quality backups at quarterback, both of whom are at a stage that they can go in and win a game for us,” Beamer said. “We felt the decision needed to be made at this time to give our No. 2 quarterback more reps in practice.”

Clayton, a 6-1, 220-pounder, had his last significant on-field action as a senior at Hermitage in 2007, where he threw for 2,117 yards and 22 touchdowns and ran 274 yards and five scores in leading the school to a regional title.

The last significant action for Thomas, a 6-6, 242-pounder, came in 2008 at Brookville, which he led to a state runnerup finish in 2008 while being named the Group AA player of the year and throwing for 1,535 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior.
 
 

Edited by Chris Graham. Chris can be reached at [email protected].

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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