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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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2. player. C Dale. Carroll Dale. 447. Carroll Dale. . . Round 8, Pick 86. 1960 NFL Draft

  • 3x NFL champion (1985-87)
  • 2x Super Bowl champion (I & II)
  • 438 receptions
  • 8,277 receiving yards
  • 52 touchdowns
Dec 9, 1967; Los Angeles, CA, USA: FILE PHOTO; Green Bay Packers receiver Carroll Dale (84) scores a touchdown.
Dec 9, 1967; Los Angeles, CA, USA: FILE PHOTO; Green Bay Packers receiver Carroll Dale (84) scores a touchdown. / Long Photography-USA TODAY Sports

In 1960, the legendary tale of Caroll Dale’s NFL career began. The Los Angeles Rams drafted Dale as the No. 86 overall pick in the 1960 draft.

Five seasons in a row, Dale added a ring to his trophy case. A three-time NFL champion and a two-time Super Bowl champion, Dale is one of the winningest wide receivers of all time.

Dale had 438 career receptions for 8,277 receiving yards and 52 touchdowns. He also tried his hand (or legs) at rushing attempts with 4 carries but only earned 30 total yards on the ground.

Now in the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, Dale was a three-time Pro Bowl selection.

While playing for the Packers, he set three of the franchise’s records:

  • Most Yards per Reception (career): 19.72
  • Most Yards per Reception (game): 46.5 (1970-09-27 ATL)
  • Most Yards per Reception (playoff career): 18.41
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