Lucas Austin
Sophomore offensive lineman on Virginia Tech's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 305 lb · Sterling, IL · Sterling
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 1172 nationally · Signed with West Virginia
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 offensive lineman on Virginia Tech's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to West Virginia in 2024.
- Transferred from West Virginia to Virginia Tech in 2025.
Lucas Austin
Lucas Austin arrived at Virginia Tech from West Virginia.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2024
- Signed with West Virginia3-star out of Sterling
2025
- Entered the portal
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
James Franklin
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Virginia Tech -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Virginia Tech has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman and 1 All-American. 5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Christian Darrisaw was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Virginia Tech
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Virginia Tech
Returning around him
- 37% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: +2 net (29 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Virginia Tech · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #27 · 2026 recruiting class #30