When Virginia Tech hired James Franklin as the new head football coach in November, he immediately went to work. One of Franklin's top priorities was to improve the offensive line. The unit hasn't been a strength since Christian Darrisaw last played for the Hokies back in 2020.
Since that time, the Hokies have struggled to build and retain a strong offensive line in the NIL era. Franklin chose to retain offensive line coach Matt Moore, which was a popular move among players and recruits. Moore was initially hired ahead of the 2025 season by former head coach — and current defensive coordinator — Brent Pry.
Franklin was aggressive in the 2026 recruiting class, signing seven offensive linemen and adding four more via the NCAA transfer portal. The Hokies have several key linemen returning in 2026, but were already dealt a blow when senior offensive tackle Johnny Garrett was injured in practice. Garrett has played in 35 career games for the Hokies.
Here's a look at Virginia Tech's 2026 offensive line:
T Johnny Garrett, redshirt senior, 6-5, 323, Scituate, Mass.
#hokies #franklin
Since that time, the Hokies have struggled to build and retain a strong offensive line in the NIL era. Franklin chose to retain offensive line coach Matt Moore, which was a popular move among players and recruits. Moore was initially hired ahead of the 2025 season by former head coach — and current defensive coordinator — Brent Pry.
Franklin was aggressive in the 2026 recruiting class, signing seven offensive linemen and adding four more via the NCAA transfer portal. The Hokies have several key linemen returning in 2026, but were already dealt a blow when senior offensive tackle Johnny Garrett was injured in practice. Garrett has played in 35 career games for the Hokies.
Here's a look at Virginia Tech's 2026 offensive line:
T Johnny Garrett, redshirt senior, 6-5, 323, Scituate, Mass.
#hokies #franklin
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