Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – NFL rookie camps are in the books, with organized team activities (OTAs) and mandatory mini-camps still to come in May and June. As of May 16, 23 former Virginia Tech student-athletes are on NFL rosters, while three players are currently on squads in the Canadian Football League. Tailback Trey Edmunds became the latest member of that group when he signed as a free agent with New Orleans. Meanwhile, receiver Jarrett Boykin is a little more than a month away from beginning the 2017 CFL regular season when Calgary visits Ottawa on June 23. Here’s a look at a current list of Hokies in the professional ranks:
| Player | Pro Team | Jersey No. |
| DT Woody Baron | Dallas | 68 |
| WR Jarrett Boykin | Calgary* | 82 |
| T Duane Brown | Houston | 76 |
| DB Roc Carmichael | Winnipeg* | 47 |
| S Kam Chancellor | Seattle | 31 |
| S Chuck Clark | Baltimore | 36 |
| RB Trey Edmunds | New Orleans | - |
| DE/LB Ken Ekanem | Denver | 66 |
| S Antone Exum Jr. | Minnesota | 32 |
| WR Isaiah Ford | Miami | 15 |
| WR Corey Fuller | New Orleans | 11 |
| CB Kendall Fuller | Washington | 29 |
| CB Kyle Fuller | Chicago | 23 |
| T Laurence Gibson | Houston | 64 |
| S DeAngelo Hall | Washington | 23 |
| TE Bucky Hodges | Minnesota | 84 |
| P A.J. Hughes | Pittsburgh | 2 |
| DT Luther Maddy | B.C. Lions* | 74 |
| TE Ryan Malleck | Pittsburgh | 87 |
| T Jonathan McLauglin | Arizona | 60 |
| LB Dadi Nicolas | Kansas City | 52 |
| RB Sam Rogers | L.A. Rams | 39 |
| DE Darryl Tapp | New Orleans | 55 |
| QB Tyrod Taylor | Buffalo | 5 |
| TE Logan Thomas | Buffalo | 82 |
| DT Nigel Williams | Buffalo | 93 |
*Canadian Football League
Miracle in Morgantown
On Monday, HokieVision released the long-awaited “Miracle in Morgantown” documentary that spotlights the football team’s 22-20 victory over West Virginia in 1999.
Ranked No. 3 in the nation entering the game, Tech trailed 20-19 with 1:15 remaining, but quarterback Michael Vick led Tech on a drive into West Virginia territory, and then Shayne Graham booted a 44-yard field goal as time expired to propel the Hokies to one of their most thrilling wins in school history. Make sure to check out all the interviews from Coach Beamer, Graham, Mike Burnop and others recalling their memories of that iconic game.
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?
— VT Football (@VT_Football) May 15, 2017
Make sure to ✅ our @HokieVision long form 📽 on 1999 win in Morgantown! https://t.co/pfynkzPsFE
More NFL news from rookie camps
In case you missed it, Sam Rogers made a solid first impression at the Rams rookie camp this past weekend at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. Rogers will resume his work with the Rams on May 23 when the team begins OTAs. Here’s a look at Rogers addressing the California media:
ICYMI - @Sam_Rogers10 was making a good first impression with @RamsNFL during their rookie minicamp.
— VT Football (@VT_Football) May 15, 2017
Check out his press conference pic.twitter.com/CazbJu1JJD
Top 150 players in college football for 2017
Current cornerback Brandon Facyson (No. 87) and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (No. 127) were both ranked among the top 150 college football players for 2017, as compiled by Chad Reuter of NFL.com. The complete list was released on Monday. Here’s a look: bit.ly/Face87
Nijman, Mihota studying abroad in Africa
Led by Danny White, associate AD of Student-Athlete Development, Yosuah Nijman and Vinny Mihota are among a dozen Virginia Tech students enrolled in UAP 3984: Sport, Policy and Society. The group departed Washington Dulles on Sunday and traveled to Brussels before eventually arriving at Kigali International Airport in Rwanda. Fans can keep up with their travels, studies and adventures here: vthoki.es/RWAblog.
The group is scheduled to return from Rwanda on May 25 and arrive back in the United States on May 26.
GLOBAL #HOKIES 🌎 @Newyork707 + Vinny Mihota part of @VTSADevelopment crew in Africa
— VT Football (@VT_Football) May 16, 2017
Follow ⤵️https://t.co/ofosSdK5jc#VTinRwanda 🇷🇼 pic.twitter.com/wcm8ANh7As
Hokies clip & quotes packets
There have been plenty of great stories and interesting quotes on the Hokies since the 2016 season concluded. We’ve compiled the best stories from writers who cover Tech football and also have included transcripts from head coach Justin Fuente and other Hokies for your perusal. Please click on any of the following links:
2017 student-athlete quotes packet
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