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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 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 /

Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Bucky Hodges enters the NFL Draft with tons of potential for the next level. While he didn’t have the strongest performance at the NFL Combine, some numbers still put him above other talent in attendance.

Hodges caught 133 passes for 1,747 receiving yards and 20 receiving touchdowns in his three-year career with the Hokies.

He caught 48 passes for 691 receiving yards (both career-highs) and seven touchdowns in 2016. He caught a career-high 145 receiving yards against the Pittsburgh Panthers last season as well, probably the most physical defense in the ACC.

Hodges has outstanding talent with a lot to offer but still has a lot of learning to do. He had a five catch and 101 receiving yard performance against Duke back in 2015 with three receiving touchdowns.

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Hodges has shown big-play ability but needs to do it more on a consistent basis in the NFL. He’s currently projected to be a second or third round pick.

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