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2017 NFL Combine: 10 Players to watch from the ACC

By Jerran Anderson

Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 29, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Bucky Hodges (7) runs after a catch in the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Virginia Tech defeated Arkansas 35-24. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Bucky Hodges (7) runs after a catch in the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Virginia Tech defeated Arkansas 35-24. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

7. TE Bucky Hodges, Virginia Tech

Bucky Hodges is a tight end prospect out of Virginia Tech with a lot of potential at the next level. He was used at Virginia Tech in a variety of ways and he showed he’s a playmaker. He enters his name early into the NFL Draft after three seasons in Blacksburg.

Hodges caught 48 passes for 691 receiving yards and seven touchdowns last season. Production went up by the year for Hodges, this past season he tied with teammate Isaiah Ford for most receiving touchdowns. His 48 receptions and 691 receiving yards were both career-highs. He caught at least one pass in every game last season as well.

Against the Pittsburgh Panthers, he caught six passes for 145 receiving yards. He didn’t have any touchdown catches in the game but he set the tone for the game. The Hokies won 39-36 in the end.

There’s a very low likelihood teams will view Hodges at the tight end position. He could transition to a wide receiver in the NFL. But all of that depends on his speed in the the 40-yard dash.

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