Virginia Tech Football Sees Another Shakeup as Former Starting Lineman Bob Schick Enters Transfer Portal
The roster turnover continues in Blacksburg, and this time it hits the trenches. On Tuesday, former Virginia Tech starting offensive lineman Bob Schick announced he is entering the NCAA transfer portal, becoming the latest in a string of departures for the Hokies this spring.
Schick, a 6-foot-6, 304-pound graduate senior, has been a key figure on Virginia Tech’s offensive line. Originally from Midway, Utah, Schick began his college career at Snow College before transferring to Virginia Tech in 2021. Although he didn’t see action during the 2021 regular season, he made his debut during the Pinstripe Bowl that same year.
By 2022, Schick had worked his way into the rotation, appearing in 11 games and seeing limited action at right guard, mostly contributing on special teams. His big breakthrough came in 2023 when he started all 13 games, solidifying himself as a dependable presence on the line. Last season, he continued his strong play, participating in all 13 games and earning 10 starts, primarily at right tackle while also providing depth at guard.
Schick’s exit is part of a broader overhaul happening along the Hokies’ offensive line. With fellow linemen Xavier Chaplin and Braelin Moore transferring, and Parker Clements and Kaden Moore graduating, Virginia Tech is set to field an entirely new starting five in 2025. The shakeup comes as no surprise with a new offensive coordinator and a new offensive line coach, Matt Moore, at the helm. Moore has already brought three of his former players from West Virginia to Virginia Tech, two of whom are expected to secure starting spots this fall.
While the loss of an experienced, versatile lineman like Schick certainly stings, it also signals the beginning of a new era for the Hokies’ offense. For Schick, the portal offers a fresh opportunity to use his final year of eligibility and make an immediate impact elsewhere.
Virginia Tech fans will be eager to see how the revamped offensive line shapes up under new leadership, but for now, the program bids farewell to one of its most reliable veterans. Best wishes to Bob Schick as he embarks on the next chapter of his football journey.