Virginia Tech Football: Hokies Release Depth Chart for Matchup Against Boston College

How did the depth chart change?

Oct 5, 2024; Stanford, California, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies running back Malachi Thomas (24) runs with the football against Stanford Cardinal safety Scotty Edwards (21) during the fourth quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images / Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

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