#74
Marlen Bright
Returning to Virginia Tech for 2026
Wayne, N.J. → DePaul Catholic
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
James Franklin
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Virginia Tech
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Virginia Tech
Returning around him
- 37% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: +0 net (27 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Virginia Tech · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #40 · 2026 recruiting class #30
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology