Elite OT Layton von Brandt Schedules Spring Visit Tour

The top-ranked recruit in Delaware has a packed schedule of college visits lined up over the next few months.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Middletown, Delaware four-star offensive tackle Layton von Brandt, the No. 48 overall prospect and No. 6 OT in the 2027 recruiting class, has announced a lengthy spring visit schedule. The 6-foot-5.5, 255-pound blue-chip recruit will be visiting Virginia Tech, Florida, Auburn, Tennessee, Notre Dame, and Penn State over the next few months as he continues to evaluate his college options.

Why it matters

Von Brandt is one of the top offensive line recruits in the country, and his recruitment has been closely watched since he backed off an early commitment to Penn State. These upcoming visits will be crucial as he narrows down his list of potential college destinations.

The details

After decommitting from Penn State, von Brandt has been hearing pitches from a number of major college programs. He has now locked in visits to Virginia Tech (March 21), Florida (March 24), Auburn (March 26), Tennessee (March 28), Notre Dame (April 11), and Penn State (April 18). The elite tackle is also working to schedule a couple additional visits.

  • Von Brandt will visit Virginia Tech on March 21.
  • Von Brandt will visit Florida on March 24.
  • Von Brandt will visit Auburn on March 26.
  • Von Brandt will visit Tennessee on March 28.
  • Von Brandt will visit Notre Dame on April 11.
  • Von Brandt will visit Penn State on April 18.

The players

Layton von Brandt

A four-star offensive tackle from Middletown, Delaware who is the No. 48 overall prospect and No. 6 OT in the 2027 recruiting class, as well as the top-ranked recruit in the state of Delaware.

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What they’re saying

“My recruitment is still open, so I'm interested in building a relationship with anyone that wants to build one with me. Where that goes in the future, only time will tell.”

— Layton von Brandt (Rivals)

“Layton von Brandt stacks up pretty well in the 2027 OL group. He's got good length and I think he's got a lot of room to continue filling out. I really liked his movement skills at the position. I thought he was a nimble mover, fluid and a guy who looks pretty athletic. So, when you're looking at him long-term, I like where he stacks up.”

— Charles Power, Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings (Rivals)

What’s next

Von Brandt will continue to evaluate his options during these upcoming visits, with a decision on his college commitment expected sometime in the coming months.

The takeaway

As one of the top offensive line recruits in the 2027 class, Layton von Brandt's recruitment will be closely watched. These spring visits will be crucial as he narrows down his list of potential college destinations and works towards making a final decision.