BLACKSBURG - Former Tech CB Adonis Alexander was selected by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Supplemental Draft conducted today. Alexander becomes the third member of last season's squad to be drafted by the Redskins this season, joining DT Tim Settle and CB Greg Stroman. The Redskins begin camp in Richmond, Virginia on July 26. The Charlotte native saw duty in 34 career games for the Hokies, registering seven interceptions, 91 tackles (56 solo), 17 passes defensed, a sack and a forced fumble.
#Giants, #Redskins select cornerbacks in 2018 @NFL Supplemental Draft: https://t.co/7PE7EUR34K pic.twitter.com/Pcc1eMLij5
— CollegeFootball 24/7 (@NFLDraft) July 11, 2018
Here are a few other tidbits that should be of interest to Tech fans:
- We've refreshed our online roster in preparation for the 2018 season. Check it out: vthoki.es/18Roster
- We'll have wall-to-wall coverage of the ACC Kickoff in Charlotte on Wednesday, July 18. Coach Fuente will be joined by QB Josh Jackson and DL Ricky Walker as the media day festivities get underway. We'll have all the behind-the-scenes action as all three talk about the upcoming season. Jon Laaser, Mike Burnop, Jimmy Robertson and our HokieVision crew will be on site to provide insight and analysis, while the @VT_Football Twitter feed will have a wire-to-wire live thread of the day's events.
- Coach Fuente and selected members of the team (coaches and players) are tentatively scheduled to conduct a pre-camp press conference in Blacksburg on August 2 to preview the upcoming season. More details will be provided once finalized.
- The team will report on Saturday, August 4 with preseason practice beginning on Sunday, August 5.
- Fan Appreciation Day is set for Sunday, August 26. One of the most popular dates on the calendar for Hokie Nation, the best news is that the cost is free to meet the team and get autographs! Complete details here: vthoki.es/18FB-FD
With Alexander being taken in today's NFL Supplemental Draft, here's an updated look at Hokies on pro rosters.
HOKIES ON NFL ROSTERS (as of July 11)
No. Player Team
-- CB Adonis Alexander Washington
61 T Nick Becton N.Y. Giants
76 T Duane Brown Seattle
31 S Kam Chancellor* Seattle
36 S Chuck Clark Baltimore
33 RB Trey Edmunds New Orleans
49 LB Tremaine Edmunds Buffalo
34 S Terrell Edmunds Pittsburgh
38 S Antone Exum, Jr. San Francisco
36 CB Brandon Facyson L.A. Chargers
84 WR Isaiah Ford Miami
23 CB Kendall Fuller Kansas City
23 CB Kyle Fuller Chicago
68 T Laurence Gibson N.Y. Giants
84 TE Bucky Hodges N.Y. Jets
45 LB Andrew Motuapuaka Jacksonville
78 T Vinston Painter Arizona
5 WR Cam Phillips Buffalo
97 DT Tim Settle Washington
25 CB Greg Stroman Washington
5 QB Tyrod Taylor Cleveland
75 G Wyatt Teller Buffalo
82 TE Logan Thomas Buffalo
HOKIES ON CFL ROSTERS (as of July 11)
97 DT Woody Baron Montreal
*Chancellor remains on the Seattle roster, but has not been medically cleared to play. Chancellor recently indicated that he has likely played his last football game.
Gods Grace 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/60J2DugpD1
— Kameron Chancellor (@KamChancellor) July 1, 2018
Tyrod Takes Paris
Before the Browns open training camp in Berea, Ohio on July 26, our very own Tyrod Taylor took an excursion to Paris where he saw the sights and took part in Paris Fashion Week festivities. We'll have full coverage of the quarterback competition at Browns camp, as well as the travails of the squad on HBO's Hard Knocks. Here's a cool look at Tyrod and his travels abroad.
VA Boy takes Paris 📍#PFW pic.twitter.com/yEcHQHINWf
— Tyrod Taylor (@TyrodTaylor) July 7, 2018