Marlen Bright
6′6″ · 315 lb · Wayne, NJ · DePaul Catholic
Where he comes from
- Wayne, NJ
- DePaul Catholic
- About 400 miles from Lane Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 586 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8856.
Where he fits
Virginia Tech lists 22 offensive linemen this season.
Virginia Tech offensive linemen with a game this season
His line is 29th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number, not his).
Virginia Tech’s week
- RecordVirginia Tech is 5-2.
- Next gameat SMU · Fri Nov 6
Players like him
Same class and position
From DePaul Catholic
Also from Wayne, NJ
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.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 29th 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.
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 19Turn around... bright eyesVirginia 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 him
Joined Virginia Tech in 2026
- 2026 Virginia Tech FranklinYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Virginia Tech in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 586 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Virginia Tech in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Virginia Tech3-star out of DePaul Catholic