Virginia Tech Hokies Depth Chart

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ACC2-0 (2026)#30 Recruiting37% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 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
    89
    Marcellous HawkinsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 16
    78
    Jeffrey Overton Jr.RS FR
  3. 26
    64
    Messiah MickensFR
WR-X
  1. 11
    76
    Davion BrownFR
    Starter
  2. 5
    76
    Marlion JacksonRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 0
    91
    Ayden GreeneSR
    Starter
  2. 18
    76
    A.J. BrandRS FR
SLOT
  1. 3
    91
    Que'Sean BrownRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 19
    71
    Tyseer DenmarkRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 85
    90
    Luke ReynoldsJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 82
    75
    Benji GosnellRS SR
  3. 13
    72
    Ja'Ricous HairstonRS JR
LT
  1. 72
    85
    Justin TerryRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 70
    79
    Logan HowlandRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 56
    85
    Layth GhannamRS JR
    Starter
  2. 75
    70
    Benjamin EziukaFR
C
  1. 62
    76
    Kyle AltunerRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 53
    76
    Tommy RicardRS SO
RG
  1. 66
    76
    Montavious CunninghamGR/TR
    Starter
  2. 77
    76
    Brody MeadowsRS SR
RT
  1. 76
    82
    Aidan LynchRS SO
    Starter
  2. 57
    70
    Lucas AustinRS SO/TR

Next game kickoff time

Virginia Tech Hokies plays Maryland away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachJames Franklin1st season
Offensive CoordinatorTy Howle
Defensive CoordinatorBrent Pry

What's Next

Who do they play next?at Maryland · Sat, Sep 19 · 07:30 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Ethan Grunkemeyer — starting quarterback for Virginia TechHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Virginia Tech
2026 Schedule

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    Team Analysis
    WHY #26 IN WS POWER

    2025 SP+: 12.4

    85%

    Roster talent: 80th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #30 national

    6%

    Returning production: 37%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    20 adds in two-deep · avg 82 OVR · top add: Q. Brown (WR, 91, from Duke)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach Virginia TechTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Virginia Tech?

    Virginia Tech Hokies starting lineup

    Ethan Grunkemeyer is the projected starting quarterback for Virginia Tech as of September 16, 2026. Bryce Baker is listed second.

    Virginia Tech also projects Marcellous Hawkins at running back, Davion Brown at wide receiver and Luke Reynolds at tight end.

    The full Virginia Tech Hokies two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Ethan Grunkemeyer · QBMarcellous Hawkins · RBDavion Brown · 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 September 16, 2026. Bryce Baker is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Virginia Tech?
    Marcellous Hawkins is the projected starter at running back for Virginia Tech, with Jeffrey Overton Jr. listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Virginia Tech?
    Davion Brown is the projected starter at wide receiver for Virginia Tech, with Marlion Jackson 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 September 16, 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 Maryland away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

    Full Virginia Tech roster

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

    Offense

    WR: Davion Brown, Marlion Jackson

    WR: Ayden Greene, A.J. Brand

    WR: Que'Sean Brown, Tyseer Denmark

    LT: Justin Terry, Logan Howland

    LG: Layth Ghannam, Benjamin Eziuka

    C: Kyle Altuner, Tommy Ricard

    RG: Montavious Cunningham, Brody Meadows

    RT: Aidan Lynch, Lucas Austin

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

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

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

    Defense

    DE: Cortez Harris, Mylachi Williams, Javion Hilson

    DT: Elhadj Fall, Randy Adirika

    DT: Kemari Copeland, Gerard Johnson III, Eric Mensah

    DE: Aycen Stevens, Jason Abbey, Samuel Okunlola

    WLB: Keon Wylie, Curtis Jones Jr.

    MLB: Noah Chambers, George Ballance

    SLB: Kaleb Spencer, Sherrod Covil Jr.

    CB: Jaquez White, Thomas Williams

    SS: Quentin Reddish, Knahlij Harrell

    FS: Tyson Flowers, Sheldon Robinson, Brennan Johnson

    CB: Joshua Clarke, Cam Chadwick Jr.

    NB: Isaiah Brown-Murray, Jahmari DeLoatch

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

    Special Teams

    PT: Nathan Totten, Luke Jones

    PK: John Love, Cole Byrd, Will Love

    KO: Cole Byrd

    LS: Christian Epling, Deed Capper

    H: Nathan Totten, Luke Jones

    PR: Que'Sean Brown, Tyseer Denmark

    KR: Thomas Williams, Tyler Mason