Marlen Bright is a three-star recruit from Wayne, NJ, out of DePaul Catholic (No. 586 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Virginia Tech's 8 games this season.
Where Bright comes from
- Wayne, NJ
- DePaul Catholic
- About 400 miles from Lane Stadium
- Three-star, No. 586 in the 2026 class.
Where Bright 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
From DePaul Catholic
Also from Wayne, NJ
In the game threads
at California, Oct 10Look on the bright side, the Franklin tenure is 100% all loses being one score games...wait a minute, I've seen this one before. Maybe we do need to fire Pry?Virginia Tech fan, r/CFB game threadat Maryland, Sep 19Haven't proven we belong yet but on the bright side no way UVA stays in after losing to WVVirginia Tech fan, r/CFB game threadvs VMI, Sep 5What I would give to be in that stadium singing to Mr bright side right nowVirginia Tech fan, r/CFB game threadWhere to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Virginia Tech -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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.
Joined Virginia Tech in 2026
- 2026 Virginia Tech FranklinYear 1 · Games –
- High school DePaul CatholicWayne, NJ · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 586 in the 2026 class. Signed with Virginia Tech.Also from DePaul Catholic: Nolan James Jr. (Notre Dame), De'Zie Jones (Ohio State), Deshawn Stewart (Ohio State) and 8 more.
2026
- Signed with Virginia TechThree-star, out of DePaul Catholic
