The Virginia Tech football program is on the rise, with some NFL Draft talent to boot as well.
The Virginia Tech Hokies finished 10-4, won the Coastal Division and lost to the eventual National Champion Clemson Tigers 42-35 in the ACC Championship Game. Now, they’ll see some of their top talent from last season’s successful team enter the NFL Draft.
The Hokies saw some unexpected success in 2016, ending in first-year head coach Justin Fuente winning the ACC Coach of the Year award. Other players will also cash-in on their own on-field successes, figuratively speaking.
Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans is one player who entered his name early in this year’s NFL Draft. Evans put up 3,552 passing yards, 29 passing touchdowns, 846 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns in his first season as starter.
Evans is a small chunk of the offensive success the Hokies saw in 2016. Granted, he’s the signal caller, but a lot of scouts question his abilities, something he’ll have to overcome if he’s drafted. Here’s a look at their top prospects in the NFL Draft.