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0:57Late Kick: Virginia Tech should not be slept on this fall
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0:232025 NFL Draft Grades: Commanders Select Jaylin Lane No. 128
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1:23Prisco's 2025 Better-Than Team: Jaydon Blue (Texas) & Bhayshul Tuten (VT)
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0:28Brent Pry gives the latest injury updates on QB Kyron Drones, Pop Watson
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1:14Brent Pry gives a post-spring recap at Virginia Tech
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0:33What are the expectations for the wide recevier room in 2025?
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0:41West Virginia transfer OL Kyle Altuner exits spring camp a starter at Virginia Tech
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0:40OC Philip Montgomery on installing an offense in spring camp
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0:48OC Philip Montgomery is "very pleased" with Kyron Drones' spring despite injury setback
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0:47OC Philip Montgomery has been pleased with the offensive line development this spring at Virginia Tech
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0:29Virginia Tech's plan was to be vanilla on offense on Saturday in the spring game
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0:26Virginia Tech DC Sam Siefkes saw incremental improvement through the spring
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0:29Virginia Tech DC Sam Siefkes talks spring install
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0:22Kelvin Gilliam gives an update on the defense following the spring game
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2:36The latest on Virginia Tech QB Kyron Drones' spring injury
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0:12Pop Watson gives an update on Virginia Tech freshmen QBs Kelden Ryan and AJ Brand
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1:00Replacing Dorian Strong and Mansoor Delane at Virginia Tech
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0:21Transfer WR Donavon Greene talks transition to Virginia Tech
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0:23Before the JUCO eligibility ruling, James Djonkam was focused on the NFL
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1:05James Djonkam breaks down his journey to Virginia Tech
Draft Scouting Report
Rating: 79.89 (Reserve/backup)
Pro Comparison: Poona Ford
Summary
Aeneas Peebles is an older prospect who is a smaller, lighter interior defensive linemen with elite upfield burst and a relentless motor. His first step is electric, and he can sustain speed to the quarterback, making him a constant disruptor in 1-on-1 situations. His stutter-step crossover is particularly effective at freezing interior linemen, and while he lacks a deep arsenal of pass-rush moves, he has flashed a nice spin and occasional bull rush.
However, his lack of power and limited length hurt him at the point of attack. His pad level can rise, making it easier for blockers to control him, and he needs to develop more refined pass-rush plans. Despite his plus athleticism and quality balance, he can be displaced in the run game unless he’s blowing up plays in the backfield. He’s not built to absorb double-teams but battles hard, occasionally winning with quickness or a well-timed swim move.
Peebles is a pure penetration specialist who plays at full speed on every snap. With added strength and improved hand usage, he could be a valuable disruptor for a team looking for an upfield pass-rushing DT rather than a space-eater.
About
- 2024: First-team All-ACC
- 2024: Led ACC and ranked fifth in the nation among DL with 35 pressures
Strengths
- Electric first step
- Has a few go-to moves in arsenal
- Plays at 100 mph on every snap, can even battle well against doubles
Weaknesses
- Very much lacking size and length for the position
- Can be easily displaced in run game
- As game progresses, pads can rise
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.94 seconds
- Vertical jump: 32.5 inches
- 20-yard shuttle run: 4.70 seconds
- Broad jump: 9 feet, 1 inches
Top Aeneas Peebles News
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Ravens' Aeneas Peebles: Late-round D-line depth for Ravens
The Ravens selected Peelbes in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 210th overall.
Peebles relies on his short-area speed and agility to get to the passer and managed 21 career sacks split between Duke and Virginia Tech. He'll find it harder to make that style of play work in the pros, though he could slot into a depth role behind Travis Jones for the Ravens if he can turn in a strong training camp.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 282 lbs |
| Birthplace: Raleigh, NC |
| Class: Senior |
