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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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Round 12, Pick 136. player. 447. Buzz Nutter. . 8. 1953 NFL Draft. . Buzz Nutter. Buzz Nutter

  • 153 games played in
  • 7 fumble recoveries
Johnny Unitas, Art Spinney, Andy Robustelli, Rosey Grier, Buzz Nutter
1959 NFL Championship: New York Giants v Baltimore Colts / Robert Riger/GettyImages

Madison Monroe “Buzz” Nutter was selected 136th overall in the 1953 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.

Nutter played alongside George Preas on the Baltimore Colts as the team won the NFL Championships in 1958 and 1969.

While playing in 153 games, Nutter recovered 7 fumbles from his opponents.

Over 12 years in the NFL, Nutter played for the Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers. In 1962, toward the end of his career in the league, the former Hokie was selected to play in the Pro Bowl for the first and only time.

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