Virginia Tech transfer offensive lineman Gunner Givens commits to Vanderbilt

Virginia Tech offensive lineman Gunner Givens is taking his talents to Nashville, joining the Vanderbilt Commodores via the NCAA transfer portal, he announced through X. 

It’s a nice get for Clark Lea and company. Givens is a former four-star recruit, 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. 275 overall player in the 2022 recruiting class and No. 20 IOL. 

100% Committed⬇️👀 @VandyFootball
Lets Work! pic.twitter.com/v8IbGkBp8Y

— Gunner Givens (@givens_gunner) December 17, 2024

Moreover, Givens did not play during his true freshman season, utilizing his redshirt that season. In 2023, he played on the defensive line. He played in three games, making one tackle across that span. In 2024, he transitioned to the offensive line. 

Virginia Tech boasted one of the most lethal rushing attacks in the ACC this season. In 2024, the Hokies’ offensive line helped push forward a rushing attack that compiled over 2,000 yards during the regular season.

This past season, Vanderbilt was rejuvenated and it showed they’re on the up and up after a 6-6 campaign. The Commodores are preparing for the Birmingham Bowl at the moment, so they’ll be looking to end 2024 on a high note, with Gunner Givens heading to Nashville for 2025.

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

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

On3’s Barkley Truax contributed to this article.