Virginia Tech has been one of the hardest hit teams when it comes to the transfer portal, but they finally landed their first transfer commitment tonight. Clems

Hugh Freeze and the Tigers officially signed former Virginia Tech offensive tackle Xavier Chaplin on Tuesday, giving the Tigers an experienced starter at offensive tackle. He comes to Auburn after spending three seasons with the Hokies.

"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 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

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.