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The 10 greatest NFL careers in Virginia Tech football history

Virginia Tech has a distinguished line of NFL players in its history, and these former Hokies were among the very best.

By Sam Fariss

Sept 2, 2006; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech tackle (76) Duane Brown during the fourth quarter.
Sept 2, 2006; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech tackle (76) Duane Brown during the fourth quarter. / James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
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Throughout the history of the Virginia Tech football program, 146 Hokies have been drafted into the NFL since its inception in 1936.

Virginia Tech has had two players go on to become No. 1 picks, Michael Vick and Bruce Smith, but many more have gone on to incredible careers in the league.

Out of those 146 players who were drafted into the NFL, which former Hokies have seen the most amazing tenures in the NFL?

. Robert Brown. Robert Brown. Rob brown. . Round 4, Pick 98. 10. 1982 NFL Draft. player. 447

  • 323 tackles
  • 25.5 sacks
  • 2 interceptions
  • 13 forced fumbles
Robert Brown
Green Bay Packers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers / Focus On Sport/GettyImages

Robert Brown was selected in the fourth round of the 1982 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers whom he subsequently played with for 10 seasons.

Throughout his decade with the Cheeseheads, Brown compiled an incredible resume including 323 career tackles.

Brown also contributed 25.5 sacks throughout his time with the Packers alongside 13 forced fumbles and 2 quick-thinking interceptions. He played in 164 games and started in 112 of them for Green Bay.

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