"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 starting left tackle Xavier Chaplin transferred out of Blacksburg, and now his destination is official. Per Max Olson of ESPN, the tackle plans to

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.