Garrett Witherington is a three-star recruit from Birmingham, AL, out of Briarwood Christian (No. 966 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Virginia Tech's 8 games this season.
Where Witherington comes from
- Birmingham, AL
- Briarwood Christian
- About 450 miles from Lane Stadium
- Three-star, No. 966 in the 2026 class.
Where Witherington fits
Virginia Tech lists 24 defensive linemen this season.
Virginia Tech defensive linemen with a game this season
Virginia Tech is 6-2. Next: at SMU, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Birmingham, AL
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
James Franklin
Pass share
48.9%
277 pass / 289 run
Plays / game
70.8
8 games
Team sack rate
9.0%
290 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Virginia Tech.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Three-star HS recruit
Virginia Tech has produced 4 All-Conference defensive linemen. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2018. Aeneas Peebles went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
Joined Virginia Tech in 2026
- 2026 Virginia Tech FranklinYear 1 · Games –
- High school Briarwood ChristianBirmingham, AL · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 966 in the 2026 class. Signed with Virginia Tech.
2026
- Signed with Virginia TechThree-star, out of Briarwood Christian
