Former Virginia Tech OL Braelin Moore commits to LSU

Former Virginia Tech offensive lineman Braelin Moore committed to LSU out of the portal, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett.

Moore started at center for the Hokies during the last two seasons. In 2024, he helped push forward a Virginia Tech rushing attack that compiled over 2,000 yards during the regular season.

Specifically, that rushing attack was led by senior tailback Bhayshul Tuten, who scored 15 rushing touchdowns and rushed for nearly 1,200 yards across 11 appearances this season.

The prowess of the Virginia Tech offensive lin can be credited with helping them reach that mark, and Moore played a massive role in his own right holding down the center position.

Moore is a former three-star recruit in the 2022 class, according to the On3 Industry Rankings, which is a proprietary algorithm that compiles ratings and rankings from all four primary recruiting media services. He was the No. 471 overall player that cycle and the No. 35-rated interior offensive lineman.

The Hokies finished the regular season 6-6 overall after defeating in-state rival Virginia during the regular season finale. The beat the Cavaliers handily 37-17 and rushed for 202 yards and three touchdowns as a team during the contest.

They are set to take on Minnesota in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Friday, Jan. 3. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET and will air live on ESPN. The Gophers are early favorites in the matchup.

The portal officially opened on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. More than 2,800 FBS scholarship players entered their names into the NCAA’s transfer database during the 2023-24 school year. Removing those who withdrew or went pro, the final total sat at 2,707 transfers.

That means roughly 25 percent of all FBS scholarship players hit free agency in one year, per On3’s Pete Nakos.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire.