Virginia Tech has hired former Arizona Cardinals linebackers coach Sam Siefkes as the program's new defensive coordinator.

As programs aim to finalize coaching staffs heading into spring football, the Virginia Tech Hokies have brought in an NFL assistant to fill their need.

After two seasons coaching the Cardinals’ defensive linemen, Derrick LeBlanc will not return to the coaching staff.

Per reports from Matt Zenitz and Pete Thamel, Virginia Tech is keying in on a new defensive coordinator, as they are targeting Arizona Cardinals' linebacker coa

Sam Siefkes also is a former Wofford and Wisconsin-Platteville defensive coordinator, and he worked as a quality control coach for the Minnesota Vikings.

Sources: Virginia Tech is targeting Arizona Cardinals LB coach Sam Siefkes as the school’s new defensive coordinator. Siefkes is an integral part of the Cardinals' innovative NFL scheme, and he brings collegiate defensive coordinator experience,

The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly moving on from defensive line coach Derrick LeBlanc after two seasons with the organization.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Tech announced today that head football coach Brent Pry has completed his defensive coordinator search with the addition of Sam Siefkes. Siefkes has had stops in the football world from Division III, to his latest position as the linebackers coach with the Arizona Cardinals.

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon has a change on his staff for the first time since he took the job. He is losing his linebackers coach. After it was reported that Virginia Tech was targeting Sam Siefkes to be their defensive coordinator,

Virginia Tech is expected to hire Arizona Cardinals linebackers coach Sam Siefkes as its new defensive coordinator,

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon is already set to make some changes to his staff this offseason after losing linebackers coach Sam Siefkes to Virginia Tech while also firing defensive line coach Derrick LeBlanc.