Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech cornerback Mansoor Delane (Silver Spring, Md.) has been named an honorable mention freshman All-America selection by College Football News.
Delane (6-1, 177) played in eight games as a freshman, making four starts while registering 38 tackles (17 solo). He defended nine passes, recording eight breakups while making his first career interception at Duke (Nov. 12). An All-ACC honorable mention selection, Delane also forced two fumbles in his debut season for the Hokies.
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According to Pro Football Focus (PFF), the 6-foot-1, 177-pound corner ranked second nationally among freshman cornerbacks with a grade of 82.7. Playing in over 400 snaps, Delane excelled in rush defense and coverage, owning the second-highest grades in both of those categories.