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(Photo: IMAGN IMAGES)   Jeffrey Overton Jr. has flashed his explosive playmaking ability in spurts this season, but on Saturday, it was on full display from start to finish. In Virginia Tech's 21-14 victory over Boston College, the talented 5-foot-9, 206-pound running back exploded for a career-high 209 rushing yards on 25 carries, averaging 8.4 yards per attempt. He also broke free for the game deciding and career-long 76-yard touchdown run, showcasing the home-run ability that has made him one of the Hokies' most dangerous playmakers. He forced 8 missed tackles and churned out 167 rushing yards after contact. For his efforts, Overton Jr. was named to the Pro Football Focus National Team of the Week. In the victory over Boston College, Overton Jr.  recorded an rating of 82.1 in overall offense and a 83.8 rating specifically in the running game. National Team of the Week Offense QB: Keelon Russell, Alabama HB: Jeffrey Overton Jr., Virginia Tech WR: Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State WR: Wyatt Young, Oklahoma State TE: Luke Dehnicke, Northwestern Flex O: WR Jackson Harris, LSU LT: Lance Heard, Kentucky LG: Kalvin Janssen, Wyoming C: Coleton Price, Kentucky RG: Tegra Tshabola, Kentucky RT: Moshood Giwa, Rutgers Defense EDGE: Myles Bradley, Bowling Green EDGE: Lamont Lester Jr., Colorado DI: Elijah Hughes, Notre Dame DI: A.J. Holmes Jr., Texas Tech LB: Austin Romaine, Texas Tech LB: Joey Gerlach, Minnesota CB: Brent Gordon Jr., Louisiana CB: Red Morgan, Alabama S: Ta'Shawn James, UCLA S: Josiah Zayas, Penn State Flex D: DB Simeon Harris, Fresno State Overton Jr. was the lone Virginia Tech player named to the National PFF Team of the Week, but two other Hokies earned recognition on the PFF ACC Team of the Week for their performances against Boston College. Safety Quentin Reddish and cornerback Jaquez White joined Overton Jr. on the conference team after turning in strong performances in Virginia Tech's 21-14 victory. Reddish did not record a tackle, but he made his presence felt in coverage. The Boston College offense targeted him five times, resulting in just one reception for six yards. Reddish was credited with three passes defensed and posted an elite 89.0 overall PFF grade, including an 89.2 coverage grade — the highest defensive grade among the Hokies. White finished with five total tackles, including four stops, while also forcing a fumble. He allowed three receptions on four targets for 36 yards and added a pass defensed. White earned an 81.4 overall defensive grade from PFF, with an 81.5 tackling grade and an 82.2 coverage grade. His performance ranked second among all Virginia Tech defenders against Boston College, according to PFF.