Luke Reynolds played tight end for Penn State in 2025 before transferring to Virginia Tech for 2026. His departure changed the Nittany Lions’ tight end outlook.
Penn State Career
Reynolds arrived at Penn State as one of the most highly regarded tight end recruits in the 2024 class. His background as a former high school quarterback made him an intriguing developmental piece because he brought size, ball skills, and a feel for space.
His most meaningful Penn State production came in 2025. Public roster and stat references list Reynolds with 26 receptions for 257 receiving yards that season. He brought game experience to the tight end room after the Tyler Warren era, but his transfer means those catches are part of Penn State’s 2025 record, not its 2026 depth chart.
Transfer To Virginia Tech
Multiple transfer reports in January 2026 listed Reynolds as moving from Penn State to Virginia Tech. On3’s transfer profile and public Virginia Tech roster material identify him as a Hokies tight end for 2026.
Reynolds played for Penn State in 2025, but he is not part of its 2026 tight end group. The current depth chart centers on players still on the roster.
Penn State Tight End Reset
Reynolds’ exit changed Penn State’s tight end room. Benjamin Brahmer transferred in from Iowa State, giving Matt Campbell and Taylor Mouser a familiar tight end option. Gabe Burkle, Andrew Rappleyea, and other current roster members add further depth.
Penn State still has tight end talent, but Reynolds is no longer part of its 2026 rotation.
The Tight End Room After Reynolds
Reynolds’ transfer left Penn State looking to Benjamin Brahmer, Andrew Rappleyea, Gabe Burkle and other current tight ends for 2026 production.
His Penn State tenure and departure answer three questions:
- He is no longer on Penn State’s active roster.
- He transferred to Virginia Tech for 2026.
- His 2025 Penn State production helps explain the vacancy his transfer created.
Current Roster Context
Penn State’s current tight end picture centers on players still in State College. Reynolds remains relevant to the 2025 season and the transition into 2026, but not to the present playing rotation.
His 2025 production shows why replacing him was part of the offseason roster work.
Sources
This update was checked against public transfer reporting from On3 and 247Sports, Virginia Tech roster references, and Penn State 2025 stat references.