Virginia Tech Football: Hokies Release Depth Chart for Matchup Against Boston College
Brent Pry and Virginia Tech formally released their unofficial depth chart for the Hokies' matchup against Boston College.
The Boston College Eagles (4-2) will travel to Lane Stadium ahead of the Week 8 matchup between the two ACC schools. The Hokies last matchup against the Eagles was late in the 2023 season where the Hokies won 48-22 in an away game.
There has been plenty of change on Virginia Tech's depth chart throughout the year, but this is the first week where there has been no movement on the depth chart on the offensive or defensive line. Kemari Copeland did not return to the depth chart. Gunner Givens remains the backup left guard. Also, Kelvin Gilliam remained in his role as a starter alongside Aeneas Peebles.
There were some notable changes although. Following P.J. Prioleau's 'significant' injury, the kick returner role was given to another Hokie. Jalen Stroman did not return and could miss a significant amount of time this year. Also, Layth Ghannam was still left off of the depth chart, even though Brent Pry said that, "[Ghannam] is on his way back," and that Ghannam practiced in full pads this week.
Check out all of the changes to the Hokies' depth chart and more.
Position | Starter | Backup |
|---|---|---|
QB | Kyron Drones | Collin Schlee |
RB | Bhayshul Tuten | Malachi Thomas |
WR | Da'Quan Felton | Stephen Gosnell |
WR | Jaylin Lane | Takye Heath |
WR | Ali Jennings | Ayden Greene |
TE | Benji Gosnell | Harrison Saint Germain |
LT | Xavier Chaplin | Johnny Garrett |
LG | Bob Schick | Gunner Givens |
C | Braelin Moore | Caleb Nitta |
RG | Kaden Moore | Brody Meadows |
RT | Parker Clements | Montavious Cunningham |
Position | Starter | Backup |
|---|---|---|
DE | Antwaun Powell-Ryland | C.J. McCray |
DT | Kelvin Gilliam Jr. | Josh Fuga |
DT | Aeneas Peebles | Wilfried Pene |
DE | Cole Nelson | OR Keyshawn Burgos |
WLB | Caleb Woodson | Keli Lawson |
MLB | Sam Brumfield | Jaden Keller |
STAR | Keonta Jenkins | Kaleb Spencer |
CB | Mansoor Delane | Dante Lovett |
S | Jaylen Jones | Devin Alves |
S | Mose Phillips III | Quentin Reddish |
CB | Dorian Strong | Thomas Williams |
Position | Starter | Backup |
|---|---|---|
P | Peter Moore | Nick Veltsistas |
PK | John Love | Kyle Lowe |
KO | Kyle Lowe | John Love |
H | Peter Moore | Nick Veltsistas |
KR | Thomas Williams | Malachi Thomas |
PR | Jaylin Lane | Ali Jennings |
LS | Christian Epling | Tate Kendall |
SS | Christian Epling | Tate Kendall |
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