Virginia Tech has been one of the hardest hit programs in the country when it comes to departures in the transfer portal and they have a lot of holes to fill. O

"They showed me that they need me," Chaplin said. "They showed me how they can take care of me, and how they can develop me."

Virginia Tech offensive lineman Xavier Chaplin committed to the Auburn Tigers on Sunday from the transfer portal. The 6-7, 323-pound offensive tackle started every game for the Hokies over the last two seasons after redshirting his freshman campaign in 2022.