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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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2001 NFL Draft. Round 1, Pick 1. Michael Vick. 5. Michael vick. . Michael Vick. player. 447.

  • 4x Pro Bowl (2002, 2004, 2005, 2010)
  • NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2010)
  • TD-INT: 133-88
  • 22,464 passing yards
  • 6,109 rushing yards
  • 36 rushing touchdowns
Nov 4, 2000; Miami, FL, USA: FILE PHOTO; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Michael Vick (7) in action.
Nov 4, 2000; Miami, FL, USA: FILE PHOTO; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Michael Vick (7) in action. / RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports

Michael Vick was a hero for the Hokies. Vick ran the fastest-ever 40-yard-dash time at his Pro Day. Vick was the first-ever African American No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft after the Atlanta Falcons selected him first overall in the 2001 draft.

Vick should have had the greatest-ever professional career by a former Hokie.

Sadly, Vick made decisions off the field that cut his career on the field short. In 2007, Vick was suspended from the league and didn’t return to an NFL field for two seasons.

Despite his two-year suspension, Vick amassed 28,573 all-purpose yards and 169 total touchdowns throughout his career.

As a dual-threat quarterback, Vick dominated the NFL scene and had a highly impressive career despite his not-so-impressive personal decisions.

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