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.](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2824,h_1588,x_0,y_1/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/233/01hvsj1zf8d1gsg1f7v0.jpg)
. 1955 NFL Draft. 447. Round 5, Pick 51. George Preas. 6. player. George Preas. george preas.
- 140 games played
- 126 games started
- 8 forced fumbles
After being drafted in 1955, George Preas played an incredibly fruitful decade for the Baltimore Colts.
Not only was Preas a Second-Team All-Pro in 1964, but he and the Colts won consecutive NFL Championships in 1958 and 1959.
Preas played in 140 games for the Colts and started in 126 as a defensive end as well as an offensive guard or tackle.
Throughout his decade in the league, Preas recovered an astonishing 8 fumbles on the defensive end of the ball.