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NFL Draft 2017: Top 3 draft prospects from Virginia Tech

By Jerran Anderson

Dec 26, 2015; Shreveport, LA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Isaiah Ford (1) makes a reception during the first quarter against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Independence Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2015; Shreveport, LA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Isaiah Ford (1) makes a reception during the first quarter against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Independence Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Bristol, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) is forced out of bounds by Virginia Tech Hokies defensive back Chuck Clark (19) during the first half at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Bristol, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) is forced out of bounds by Virginia Tech Hokies defensive back Chuck Clark (19) during the first half at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Chuck Clark is a converted defensive back at the NFL level but at Virginia Tech, he played the safety position. He may lack the size that scouts look for in prospects in the NFL Draft, but he certainly has a nose for the football.

Clark racked up 292 total tackles (170 solo, 122 assisted), 14.0 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 2 interceptions and a forced fumble in his four-year career in Blacksburg. Clark did earn All-ACC honorable mention honors in his final season with the Hokies. He recorded 93 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and two pass breakups.

He also had 20 total pass breakups. 11 of those pass breakups came in his sophomore season at the cornerback position back in 2014. While he lacks in height (6-foot), he makes up for it with his size at 208 pounds.

Clark’s durability to play multiple positions could pay dividends in the NFL Draft. He’s projected to be a sixth or seventh round pick.

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