Bruce Feldman, one of the most respective college football writers nationally, released his 2023 Freaks List on behalf of The Athletic and Virginia Tech linebacker Keli Lawson was named to the list at No. 19 out of 101 players.

This is what Feldman had to say about the Hokie:

One of the gems of the Hokies' 2021 signing class, Lawson flashed some of that potential in his debut season last fall, making 23 tackles and also had an interception. Tech is hoping he can take another big step in 2023. The 6-5, 220-pounder with an 82-inch wingspan's athleticism is intriguing. This offseason, Lawson broad-jumped 11-2, hit 39 inches on the vertical and clocked a 4.6 40.


Lawson is expected to be in the mix to play at linebacker, as we've covered in our position preview during fall camp.

Check out Lawson and Co. in the season opener against Old Dominion on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 8 p.m. ET in Lane Stadium.