BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech junior Bhayshul Tuten has been named a second-team All-American by both The Sporting News and College Football Network as a kick returner.
Tuten is one of two Power Five kick returners who co-lead the nation in touchdowns and one of five players overall in the FBS ranks. The North Carolina A&T transfer was selected to the 2023 All-ACC Second Team as an all-purpose back, ranking third nationally in average kick return yardage (30.6).
Among Tuten's 16 kick returns this season, eight have qualified as explosive plays totaling 20 yards or more, including returns of 99, 94, 50 and 35 yards. The Paulsboro, New Jersey native registered 489 return yards on the season.
He was named the ACC Specialist of the Week following his 99-yard kick return for a touchdown against Florida State on October 7.
