Virginia Tech OL Johnny Dickson enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Virginia Tech offensive lineman Johnny Dickson has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3 has learned. He will have multiple years of eligibility remaining.

After redshirting as a true freshman in 2022, Dickson played in nine games in 2023. He did not start any, though, mostly featuring on special teams. Absent a larger role, he’s headed to the portal.

Dickson played high school football at Flour Bluff (Texas) High School, where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 598 overall recruit in the 2022 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Dickson is one of seven Virginia Tech players to enter the transfer portal this cycle. A Texas native, it’s unclear if Dickson will look to play closer to home or where he can get on the field quickly — or both. But as an offensive lineman with years of eligibility to go, he’ll be sought after in the portal by a number of suitors.

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

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As of December 8th, 1,452 FBS players have entered the Transfer Portal.

While the NCAA Transfer Portal database is private, the On3 Network has streamlined the reporting process tracking player movement. If you find yourself asking, ‘How can I track transfer portal activity?’ our well-established network of reporters and contacts across college athletics keeps you up to speed in several ways, from articles written about players as they enter and exit the transfer portal or find their new destination, to our social media channels, to the On3 Transfer Portal.

The transfer portal wire provides a real-time feed of player activity, including basic player profile information, transfer portal ranking and original On3 Industry recruiting ranking, as well as NIL valuation (name, image and likeness).

The On3 Transfer Portal Rankings allow for you to filter the On3 Industry Rankings to find the best of the best in the portal, starting with Overall Top Players.

You can dive deeper into the rankings and filter by position whether it is Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Receiver, Tight End, Offensive Tackle, Interior Offensive Line, Edge, Defensive Line, Linebacker, Cornerback, Safety, Athlete, Kicker, Punter, or Long Snapper you’re looking for.

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