Ranking the 5 greatest NFL Draft hidden gems from Virginia Tech since 2000
By Sam Fariss
Tyrod Taylor. 447. Tyrod Taylor. . Round 6, Pick 180. Tyrod Taylor. 2011 NFL Draft. 1. player.
- 61.7 percent completion rate
- 65 touchdowns, 29 INTs
- 12,135 passing yards
- 2,268 rushing yards
- 19 rushing TDs
- Pro Bowler - 2015
- Super Bowl XLVII champion
Last but not least, former Virginia Tech quarterback Tyrod Taylor has gone on to one of the most notable NFL careers in Hokie history.
Over the past 13 seasons, Taylor has racked up quite an impressive resume including a Pro Bowl appearance in 2015.
Taylor has a career passer rating of 88.3 including 65 touchdowns through the air and 19 touchdowns on the ground. He has thrown an average of just 2.2 interceptions per season while amassing 12,135 passing yards.
Over 92 games so far, Taylor has 1,068 completions for a 61.7 percent completion rate.
While Taylor has a Super Bowl ring in his trophy case, he was the back up behind game-winner Joe Flacco.