Dorian Strong
Career Summary
Dorian Strong is a defensive back from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, who played college football at Virginia Tech.
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Early Life
Strong is from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, where he attended Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School.
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High School
At Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr., Strong played wide receiver and cornerback. As a senior, he caught 17 passes for 425 yards and eight touchdowns while totaling 33 tackles and two tackles for loss. He also competed in track and field.
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College Career
Strong was a five-year Virginia Tech contributor who began as a true freshman in 2020 and developed into a starting cornerback and defensive captain. He started 13 games in 2023 and 12 in 2024.
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Path to the NFL
Strong's path was built through five years at Virginia Tech, where he grew from a freshman contributor into a veteran defensive captain and all-conference cornerback.
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Career Accomplishments
Strong earned third-team All-ACC and Action Network second-team All-America honors in 2023. He received All-ACC honorable mention in 2024 after recording 32 tackles, two interceptions and eight passes defended.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, Strong played boundary cornerback. Virginia Tech highlighted his footwork, quickness and ability to mirror receivers.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 40.9
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