Collin Schlee
Transfer, UCLA
Quarterback
6-3, 225
1 year remaining
Virginia Tech picked up a commitment from UCLA transfer quarterback Collin Schlee (6-3, 225, Sr.) on Tuesday night. He has one year of eligibility remaining. He’ll strengthen a quarterback room behind Kyron Drones that, after Dylan Wittke's post-spring departure via the portal, only featured redshirt freshman Pop Watson and incoming true freshman Davi Belfort.
Schlee is originally from Ijamsville, Md., (just outside of of Frederick) and signed with Kent State out of high school. He earned the starting quarterback job for the 2022 season, completing 59 percent of his passes for 2,109 yards with 13 touchdowns and five interceptions. He transferred to UCLA in 2023 and appeared in seven games for the Bruins. Though he didn’t get much time as a passer, he had three touchdowns and 425 rushing yards on just 42 carries (10.1 average) with a long of 57 yards.
Along with his overall experience level, it’s his legs that make Schlee a good fit for the Virginia Tech offense. He has amassed 1,126 rushing yards on 172 carries during his college career, averaging 6.5 yards per carry and scoring 11 touchdowns. He’s similar to Drones from a size/skill standpoint, meaning if he can beat Watson out for the backup job and something was to happen to Tech’s starter, the offense wouldn’t have to change very much.
Schlee also visited Kentucky and ultimately chose the Hokies over the Wildcats.