Hokie ClubKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Thursday marked a memorable day for former Virginia Tech football player Brandon Flowers, as the nine-year NFL vet signed a one-day contract with the Kansas City Chiefs and officially retired.
Done deal 🤝 @BFlowers24 pic.twitter.com/JV1VpamAyB
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) June 9, 2022
Flowers was drafted by the Chiefs in the second round (No. 35 overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft and went on to play for six seasons in Kansas City (2008-13), before playing his final three years with the then-San Diego Chargers (2014-16). The cornerback had a stellar NFL career, logging 119 career games and was a Pro-Bowler in 2013. Flowers racked up 486 tackles, 21 interceptions and scored four touchdowns in his storied career.
Before he had a long career in the NFL, Flowers turned in one of the best careers by a Hokie in school history on his way to being a Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Famer (Class of 2019). Flowers, who grew up in Florida but did his final year before Tech at Hargrave Military Academy (Chatham, Va.), was a two-time All-American and two-time All-ACC selection. He recorded 158 tackles, 10 interceptions and two touchdowns and led Tech to an ACC championship in 2007.
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.