Virginia Tech Hokies Depth Chart

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Matchup
ACC4-0 (2026)#30 Recruiting37% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Oct 2, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 17
    91
    Ethan GrunkemeyerRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 22
    79
    Bryce BakerRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 12
    70
    Kelden RyanRS FR
RB
  1. 27
    88
    Marcellous Hawkins Jr.RS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 16
    78
    Jeffrey Overton Jr.RS FR
  3. 26
    64
    Messiah MickensFR
WR-X
  1. 5
    91
    Marlion JacksonRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 18
    76
    A.J. BrandRS FR
  3. 7
    73
    Chanz WigginsRS SO
WR-Z
  1. 0
    91
    Ayden GreeneSR
    Starter
  2. 11
    70
    Davion BrownFR
  3. 20
    70
    Jeff Exinor Jr.RS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 3
    91
    Que'Sean BrownRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 4
    71
    Tyseer DenmarkRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 6
    71
    Keylen AdamsRS SO
TE
  1. 85
    90
    Luke ReynoldsJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 82
    75
    Benji GosnellRS SR
  3. 13
    71
    Ja'Ricous HairstonRS JR
LT
  1. 70
    85
    Logan HowlandRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 52
    70
    Buddy WegdamFR
LG
  1. 56
    85
    Layth GhannamRS JR
    Starter
  2. 77
    76
    Brody MeadowsRS SR
  3. 71
    64
    Gavin CrawfordRS FR
C
  1. 62
    76
    Kyle AltunerRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 53
    76
    Tommy RicardRS SO
RG
  1. 66
    76
    Montavious CunninghamGR/TR
    Starter
  2. 54
    76
    Michael Troutman IIIRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 75
    64
    Benjamin EziukaFR
RT
  1. 76
    82
    Aidan LynchRS SO
    Starter
  2. 57
    70
    Lucas AustinRS SO/TR
  3. 61
    70
    Justin BellRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER

Injury status isn't confirmed for Virginia Tech right now — the depth chart above reflects listed rank only.

Next game kickoff time

Virginia Tech Hokies plays Pittsburgh at home on Fri, Oct 2. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

See the schedule and scores →

Coaching Staff

Head CoachJames Franklin1st season
Offensive CoordinatorTy Howle
Defensive CoordinatorBrent Pry

What's Next

Who's starting at QB?Ethan Grunkemeyer — starting quarterback for Virginia TechHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Virginia Tech

Team Stats

4 games · as of Oct 2

Points/G
43.3
Yards/G
462.5
Pass Yds/G
284.8
Rush Yds/G
177.8
TO Margin
-2
3rd Down %
45.00%
Total TD
22
Sacks
17
TFL
34
INT
1
Team Analysis
WHY #25 IN WS POWER
Results this season-1.0 pts

Undefeated so far this season.

2025 SP+: 12.4

85%

Roster talent: 80th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #30 national

6%

Returning production: 37%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −1.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

23 adds in two-deep · avg 82 OVR · top add: M. Jackson (WR, 91, from Louisiana Tech)

Coach Virginia TechTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.
DAILY PICKSMake your picks.Today's games. No account needed.

Updated Oct 2, 2026 · Data from public sources

Virginia Tech Starting Quarterback

Virginia Tech Hokies starting lineup

Ethan Grunkemeyer is the projected starting quarterback for Virginia Tech as of October 2, 2026. Bryce Baker is listed second.

Virginia Tech also projects Marcellous Hawkins Jr. at running back, Marlion Jackson at wide receiver and Luke Reynolds at tight end.

The full Virginia Tech Hokies two-deep was last updated October 2, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Ethan Grunkemeyer · QBMarcellous Hawkins Jr. · RBMarlion Jackson · WR-XLuke Reynolds · TE

Common questions

Who is Virginia Tech's starting quarterback?
Ethan Grunkemeyer is the projected starting quarterback for Virginia Tech as of October 2, 2026. Bryce Baker is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Virginia Tech?
Marcellous Hawkins Jr. is the projected starter at running back for Virginia Tech, with Jeffrey Overton Jr. listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Virginia Tech?
Marlion Jackson is the projected starter at wide receiver for Virginia Tech, with A.J. Brand listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Virginia Tech?
Luke Reynolds is the projected starter at tight end for Virginia Tech, with Benji Gosnell listed second.
When was the Virginia Tech Hokies depth chart last updated?
The Virginia Tech Hokies depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 2, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Virginia Tech's record last season?
Virginia Tech Hokies finished 3-9 (2-6 in ACC play).
When does Virginia Tech Hokies play next?
Virginia Tech Hokies plays Pittsburgh at home on Fri, Oct 2. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

Full Virginia Tech roster

Every player on the Virginia Tech Hokies depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Marlion Jackson, A.J. Brand, Chanz Wiggins

WR: Ayden Greene, Davion Brown, Jeff Exinor Jr.

WR: Que'Sean Brown, Tyseer Denmark, Keylen Adams

LT: Logan Howland, Buddy Wegdam

LG: Layth Ghannam, Brody Meadows, Gavin Crawford

C: Kyle Altuner, Tommy Ricard

RG: Montavious Cunningham, Michael Troutman III, Benjamin Eziuka, Marlen Bright

RT: Aidan Lynch, Lucas Austin, Justin Bell

TE: Luke Reynolds, Benji Gosnell, Ja'Ricous Hairston, Harrison Saint Germain, Pierce Petersohn

QB: Ethan Grunkemeyer, Bryce Baker, Kelden Ryan, Troy Huhn

RB: Marcellous Hawkins Jr., Jeffrey Overton Jr., Messiah Mickens, Tyler Mason, Darius Taylor

Defense

DE: Aycen Stevens, Mylachi Williams, Javion Hilson, Deric Dandy, Zeke Chinwike

DT: Elhadj Fall, Randy Adirika, Christian Evans, Brett Clatterbaugh, T-Ron Richardson Jr.

DT: Kemari Copeland, Gerard Johnson III, Eric Mensah, Grant Karczewski, Garrett Witherington

DE: Cortez Harris, Samuel Okunlola, Jason Abbey, Sherrod Henderson, Daniel Jennings

WLB: Keon Wylie, Curtis Jones Jr., Terry Wiggins

MLB: Noah Chambers, George Ballance, Mathieu Lamah, John-Patrick Oates

SLB: Kaleb Spencer, Sherrod Covil, Antwone Santiago

CB: Jaquez White, Thomas Williams, Zaevion Cleveland, Josh Jones

SS: Tyson Flowers, Sheldon Robinson, Knahlij Harrell, Tyrell Grant Jr.

FS: Quentin Reddish, DQ Smith, Brennan Johnson

CB: Joshua Clarke, Cam Chadwick Jr., Jahmari DeLoatch, Amauri Polydor

NB: Isaiah Brown-Murray, Kenny Woseley Jr.

RES: Emmett Laws, Takye Heath, Shamarius Peterkin, Luke Stuewe, Justin Terry

Special Teams

PT: Nathan Totten, Luke Jones

PK: John Love, Cole Byrd

KO: Cole Byrd, John Love, Nathan Totten

LS: Christian Epling, Deed Capper

H: Nathan Totten

PR: Que'Sean Brown, Tyseer Denmark, Davion Brown

KR: Jeffrey Overton Jr., Davion Brown, Tyler Mason, Que'Sean Brown