Virginia Tech continues to emphasize rebuilding its offensive line through the transfer portal, adding Penn State interior offensive lineman Michael Trautman as it reshapes its roster for the upcoming season. Trautman, who just completed his true freshman year with the Nittany Lions, redshirted in 2025 and will arrive in Blacksburg with four years of eligibility remaining. The move was first reported by 247Sports.
🚨 BREAKING 🚨#Hokies pick up a commitment from Penn State transfer OL Michael Troutman!From New Jersey, Troutman is a 6’2″, 285-pound freshman who could provide a depth behind current center Kyle Altuner. pic.twitter.com/IWo57i7StF
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Trautman stands 6-foot-2 and weighs just under 300 pounds, giving him a solid base to develop as an interior lineman at the collegiate level. While he may need to add additional mass to project as a full-time guard at the ACC level, his size and build align well with the center position. That versatility gives Trautman a clear developmental pathway at Virginia Tech, particularly as a depth option behind returning starting center Kyle Altuner.
With Virginia Tech prioritizing experience and long-term stability up front, Trautman profiles as a developmental piece who can compete for a spot on the two-deep while continuing to grow physically. Interior depth has been a recurring concern for the Hokies in recent seasons, and adding young linemen with multiple years of eligibility has become a focal point of the staff’s portal strategy…