Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – After a successful 2022 NFL Draft in April, Virginia Tech football's newest rookies in the league had strong NFL rookie mini camps last week.
Different NFL franchises conducted their rookie mini camps at various times and below is a photo gallery of Hokies competing on NFL squads.
Gallery: (5-24-2022) FB: 2022 NFL Rookie Mini Camp
Of Tech's 10-plus guys who were invited to these camps and later signed, Amaré Barno stood out, with Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule being complimentary of the rookie and how he sees him fitting in the defense.
Matt Rhule says he envisions Amare Barno as a good fit for SAM backer in their scheme. Reddick/Luvu were featured there in 2021.
— John Ellis (@1PantherPlace) May 14, 2022
Context: Brian Burns is primarily the "LEO"—weakside EDGE, often a "Wide-9" tech pass rusher.
Barno has versatility, as Rhule says. pic.twitter.com/p6I6CiGI6L
Next up for Tech's Hokies in the NFL are three sessions of OTAs (organized team activities), which ranges from late May through early June. Then mandatory minicamp for every team is June 15-17, before training camp in mid-July and preseason games beginning in August.
Virginia Tech Athletics recently announced initial ticket options for fans to attend Tech football games this fall. Fans can choose from a variety of ticket options created with flexibility and value in mind that are tailored for the perfect gameday experience.