Lucas Austin is a three-star recruit from Sterling, IL (No. 1,172 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Virginia Tech's 8 games this season.
Where Austin comes from
- Sterling, IL
- Sterling
- About 600 miles from Lane Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,172 in the 2024 class; signed with West Virginia.
- On the Virginia Tech roster since 2025
Where Austin fits
Virginia Tech lists 22 offensive linemen this season.
Virginia Tech offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 36th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Virginia Tech is 6-2. Next: at SMU, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
Arrived at Virginia Tech from West Virginia.
Where to follow
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.
The unit he anchors ranks 36th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
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.
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 Virginia Tech FranklinYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Virginia Tech PryYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2025 Entered the transfer portalWest Virginia to Virginia Tech
- 2024 West Virginia BrownYear 1 · Games –
- High school SterlingSterling, IL · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,172 in the 2024 class. Signed with West Virginia.
Moves
- Transferred from West Virginia to Virginia Tech, Jan 6, 2025.
2024
- Signed with West VirginiaThree-star, out of Sterling
2025
- Transferred to Virginia Techfrom West Virginia
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
4 coachesPlayed for 4 head coaches at 2 schools: Neal Brown, Brent Pry, Philip Montgomery and James Franklin.
