The Virginia Tech Hokies added their first spring transfer Tuesday when UCLA quarterback Collin Schlee announced he was coming to Blacksburg to finish up his college career.
A native of Ijamsville, Maryland, Schlee began his college career at Kent State, where he played four seasons. He became the starting quarterback in 2022, completing 59% of his passes for 2,109 yards, 13 touchdowns, and five interceptions.
The 6-foot-3, 225-pound Schlee transferred to UCLA ahead of last season. In his one season with the Bruins, Schlee completed 25 of 47 passing attempts for 217 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Schlee is also a dangerous runner, with 1,126 rushing yards (6.5 YPC) and 11 touchdowns in 31 games.
UCLA head coach Chip Kelly departed after the season to take over as the offensive coordinator at Ohio State, and Schlee chose to return closer to home.
Virginia Tech has one of the nation’s top quarterbacks in Kyron Drones. Schlee is coming to VT to battle redshirt freshman William “Pop” Watson to be the backup quarterback. Don’t take this as an indictment on Watson. The Hokies love Watson. This was more about adding another proven quarterback to the roster in case there is an injury to either Drones or Watson. Schlee will compete with Watson, which will be good for the impressive young passer.
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