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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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Dec 29, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Isaiah Ford (1) tries to push off Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Jared Collins (29) in the third quarter during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Isaiah Ford (1) tries to push off Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Jared Collins (29) in the third quarter during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide receiver Isaiah Ford had a strong career at Virginia Tech, entering his name early in the NFL Draft after 2016. Ford led the Hokies in receiving yards in 2015 and 2016, despite the transition to a new head coach last season.

He caught 79 passes for 1,094 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns under Justin Fuente in 2016. In 2015, he caught 75 passes for 1,164 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns.

Ford set the new single-season record in receptions (79) this past season while also becoming the first player in Virginia Tech history to post back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons.

Although Ford didn’t have the fastest 40-time at the NFL Combine, he showed he has the ability to get open and make catches as he did his whole career in Blacksburg. He had a catch in every game he appeared in while at Virginia Tech. He’s currently projected to be a fourth or fifth round pick.

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