Virginia Tech 2022 NFL Draft prospects – Virginia Tech Athletics

Over a dozen Hokies anticipate taking subsequent step in soccer careers

Soccer
4/27/2022 7:01:00 PM

BLACKSBURG – Heading into the 2022 NFL Draft, which begins Thursday night time in Las Vegas, Virginia Tech soccer has over a dozen gamers who anticipate to both be drafted, signed as an undrafted free agent or invited to a group’s camp over the weekend.

The checklist is headlined by defensive lineman Amaré Barno, who ran the most effective 40-yard sprint time (4.36) by a linebacker or defensive lineman in NFL Mix historical past. His exhibiting of elite pace definitely improved his draft inventory and has him projected to be chosen in both the third or fourth spherical.

After Barno, projections have offensive lineman Lecitus Smith and tight finish James Mitchell being chosen within the fourth and fifth rounds. Each participated within the NFL Mix, however Mitchell, who’s coming off a season-ending damage this previous fall, solely had a bodily and measurement taken in Indianapolis.

Smith however accomplished the bench press (23 reps), broad soar (99 inches), 20-yard shuttle (4.78), 40-yard sprint (5.18) and offensive lineman drills, showcasing his flexibility and alter of path. He’s listed at 6-foot-3, 314 kilos.

Receiver Tré Turner, dubbed “Huge-play Tré” throughout his days in Blacksburg (17.1 yards per catch), is anticipated to be picked within the sixth or seventh spherical, in keeping with most projections. Turner ran a strong 40 in Indy, clocking a 4.51, and confirmed off his fingers within the receiver drills.

Of these additionally invited to the NFL Mix for Tech, defensive again Jermaine Waller and offensive linemen Luke Tenuta and Brock Hoffman are anticipated to be drafted. Tenuta is without doubt one of the taller prospects (6-foot-8) amongst offensive lineman, Hoffman has the expertise (34 begins) and Waller has the ball abilities wanted on the subsequent stage, grabbing seven interceptions in his profession.

Different Hokies vying for a spot on an NFL roster are defensive lineman Jordan Williams, kicker John Parker Romo, working again Raheem Blackshear, receiver Changa Hodge, defensive again Tae Daley, lengthy snapper Oscar Shadley and defensive again Keondré Ko.

The NFL Draft takes place Thursday, Friday and Saturday and is a seven-round draft totaling 262 picks. For extra info on how you can watch, the format and extra.