The 10 greatest NFL careers in Virginia Tech football history

• 2x NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1990, 1996)
• 11x Pro Bowl (1987, 1988, 1990, 1992-97)
• 2× NFL forced fumbles co-leader (1994, 1996)
• 1,224 tackles
• 200 sacks
• 2 safeties
• 43 forced fumbles
• 15 fumble recoveries
• 2 interceptions
• 1 touchdown

The only former Hokie in the NFL Hall of Fame is legendary defensive end Bruce Smith. His resume is endless and his accolades go on for eternity.

To this day, Smith has the NFL record for the most career sacks (200), the most seasons with at least 1 sack (19), and the most seasons with at least 10 sacks (13).

As an 11-time Pro Bowler, Smith racked up an unbelievable 1,224 total tackles and 43 forced fumbles.

Smith collected 15 fumble recovers, 2 interceptions, 2 safeties, and 1 defensive touchdown over his career.

The former Hokie played in the NFL for nearly two decades and spent the majority of his professional career with the Buffalo Bills. Since retiring after the 2003 season, Smith's No. 78 jersey has been retired by the Bills and he has been inducted into the team's Wall of Fame.

Smith is a part of the 1980s and 1990s NFL All-Decade Teams as well as a part of the NFL's 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.