The transfer portal may be slowing down, but Virginia Tech is still making moves-and Thursday’s pickup adds another intriguing piece to the puzzle. The Hokies landed former Penn State wide receiver Tyseer Denmark, a dynamic slot option with speed to burn and untapped potential.
Denmark, a 5-foot-10, 190-pound product out of Philadelphia’s Imhotep Institute, is no stranger to high-level competition. Imhotep has long been one of Pennsylvania’s premier high school programs, and Denmark is the latest in a growing line of former Panthers to make the jump to Blacksburg after a stop in Happy Valley.
A 3-star recruit in the 2024 class, Denmark’s recruitment had its twists. He initially committed to Oregon before Penn State head coach James Franklin flipped him late in the cycle.
His time in State College was relatively quiet on the stat sheet-he redshirted in 2024 after appearing in four games, recording two catches for 28 yards and a touchdown. In 2025, he saw action in eight games but again had limited opportunities, finishing with just two receptions for 17 yards.
Most of his reps came out of the slot, a role that suits his skill set well.
Now, Denmark heads to Virginia Tech looking for a fresh start and a bigger role. What he brings to the Hokies is clear: speed, agility, and the ability to create separation in space. He’s not a big-bodied outside threat, but in today’s game, a reliable slot receiver who can turn short gains into chunk plays is a valuable asset-especially in an offense that’s still building chemistry and depth.
Denmark is the fourth wide receiver to transfer into the Hokies’ program this cycle, joining Jeff Exinor (also from Penn State), Que’Sean Brown (Duke), and Marlion Jackson (Louisiana Tech). It’s a group that blends experience with upside. Exinor and Denmark both come from Big Ten backgrounds, while Brown is drawing the most early buzz as a potential starter alongside returning playmaker Ayden Greene in 2026.
Importantly, all but Jackson have multiple years of eligibility left, giving Virginia Tech’s coaching staff time to develop this revamped receiver room. Denmark may not have lit up the stat sheet at Penn State, but with a new system, a new quarterback, and a fresh opportunity in Blacksburg, he’s a name to keep an eye on as the Hokies continue to reshape their offensive identity.
This late portal addition may not make headlines nationally, but for Virginia Tech, it’s another step toward building a more dynamic and versatile offense-one that can stretch the field horizontally and vertically. Denmark has the tools. Now, it’s about putting them to work in maroon and orange.