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1. Settling in with San Diego

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 6 Iss. 6

After several injury-plagued seasons, former Tech receiver Eddie Royal bounced back with a big 2013 season in his second year with the San Diego Chargers Eddie Royal had one of the best seasons of his career as a receiver for the San Di…

2. Hokies in the NFL

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 6 Iss. 2

Here is a look at all former Tech players playing in the NFL as of opening day (Sept. 8): ARIZONA CARDINALS 87 Jeff King – King is entering his seventh season in the NFL and his third with the Cardinals after being drafted by the C…

3. Offseason change of address sees Tapp joining favorite childhood team

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 6 Iss. 2

Darryl Tapp suffered some tough years in Philadelphia, butcouldn’t be happier to be with the Redskins. (Photo courtesyof the Washington Redskins) Earlier this summer, Darryl Tapp and his family flew to Seattle to visit with some of hi…

4. Wilson flipped out versus the Saints

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 5 Iss. 6

The former Tech tailback accomplished something never done before in the NFL – and celebrated by doing backflips Courtesy of AP Images David Wilson has long been known for his ability to do backflips, once doing eight in a row at…

5. Former Tech tailback Darren Evans trying to take advantage of Tennessee Titans' opportunity

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 5 Iss. 5

Darren Evans played football at Virginia Tech for three seasons, even setting a single-game rushing record his redshirt freshman season, and he later graduated with a degree in sociology. So he never expected to be perfecting hi…

6. Flowers on his way to becoming one of NFL's best defensive backs

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 5 Iss. 4

Former Tech defensive back Brandon Flowers has shown the Kansas City Chiefs his talents in his five years there, including this interception against the Baltimore Ravens on Oct. 7. (Photo courtesy of Steve Sanders/Kansas City Chiefs)…

7. Complete list of Hokies in the Pros

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 5 Iss. 2

Here is a look at all former Tech players playing in the NFL as of opening day (Sept. 5): ARIZONA CARDINALS 87 Jeff King – The former Tech tight end caught 27 passes for 271 yards and three touchdowns in his first season with Ariz…

8. After a tumultuous 2011, former VT receiver Josh Morgan returns home and is ready to turn some heads

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 5 Iss. 2

Josh Morgan’s 2011 season in San Francisco had more twists and turns than Lombard Street. It was more torturous than a night at Alcatraz. Morgan, the former Tech receiver who departed Blacksburg after the 2007 season, suffered a bro…

9. Chancellor quickly making a name for himself in the Pacific Northwest

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 4 Iss. 6

At this point a year ago, Kam Chancellor had just concluded a rookie season in the NFL in which he played in every game, but like most first-year players, suffered through some ups and downs. A year later, he found himself on th…

10. After a turbulent couple of years, Hall comfortable with the Redskins

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 4 Iss. 2

Photo of Hall courtesy of the Washington Redskins The 2011 Pro Bowl panned out rather nicely for former Tech cornerback DeAngelo Hall. In addition to the bonus his contract called for in just making the game, Hall mined some serious go…

11. Harper learning and staying patient while on Baltimore's practice squad

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 3 Iss. 6

Photo courtesy of Phil Hoffman/Baltimore RavensJustin Harper, who played three games for the Ravens in 2009, hopes his future is still with the organization after three years mostly on the practice squad. For a guy who’s played in jus…

12. Former Tech receiver Josh Morgan finds San Francisco to his liking

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 3 Iss. 5

Former Tech receiver Josh Morgan grew up idolizing Jerry Rice and now he plays for the same team that Rice once played for - the San Francisco 49ers. When Josh Morgan was growing up as a young kid in Washington, D.C., he idolized Jerry …

13. King continues steady play for the Carolina Panthers

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 3 Iss. 4

Jeff King Most Tech fans remember the day that Jeff King committed to come to Virginia Tech and the excitement that a relative local boy – King went to Pulaski County High, just 30 minutes or so from the Tech campus – created with t…

14. Tapp now working on the East Coast

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 3 Iss. 2

Darryl Tapp spent four years in Seattle, but was traded to Philadelphia last March. At this point last season, Darryl Tapp worked for the Seattle Seahawks, made wedding plans in his spare time and looked forward to his fourth season pla…

15. After two seasons with the Redskins, Montgomery hopes to remain there

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 6

Photo courtesy of the Washington RedskinsFormer Tech center Will Montgomery played in every game for Washington this past season and hopes to stay with the Redskins.Versatility is good in any profession. It’s a necessity in the NFL. …

16. Anderson works his way into more playing time with the Panthers

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 5

Photo courtesy of the Carolina Panthers.James Anderson, a former Tech whip linebacker who played for the Hokies from 2002-05, is having a career season with the Carolina Panthers. When James Anderson stepped onto the field at Giants S…

17. Return to Jacksonville has put a smile back on Wilford's face

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 4

Ernest Wilford is back with his old team in Jacksonville, but is playing a new position - tight end. On Feb. 29, 2008, Ernest Wilford’s life could not have been any better. The former Tech wide receiver was coming off a solid season …

18. Sorensen's stellar special teams play keeps him in the NFL

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 3

Photo courtesy of John Reid/The Cleveland BrownsNick Sorensen has played for four NFL teams, but is in his third year with the Cleveland Browns. Nick Sorensen has traveled all over the world, visiting such places as China, Japan, Ital…

19. Dolphins snap up former Tech center Grove in the offseason

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 2

Jake Grove spent five years in Oakland, but has changed addresses this summer, moving to Miami to play for the Dolphins. Former Tech center Jake Grove may have spent the past five seasons in the NFL. He may have moved locales over the…

20. Royal enjoys a banner rookie season in Denver

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21. Tapp back in the starting lineup and playing well in Seattle

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“That’s just the way I am. I knew I had to do something to validate them inserting me back in the starting lineup. So you push even harder. That’s what I did.” – Darryl Tapp on earning his way back into the Seattle starting l…

22. Graham giving to Cincy on the field and off it

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 4

Shayne GrahamCourtesy of Cincinnati Bengals Shayne Graham works two jobs these days. With one, he gets paid extremely well. With the other, he gets handsomely rewarded. As most Tech fans know, Graham is still kicking it in the N…

23. Prioleau proving NFL longevity can be attained

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 3

Pierson Prioleau Courtesy of Jacksonvile Jaguars It’s seems odd referring to Pierson Prioleau as an old man – after all, he just turned 31 years old. But he stands as the oldest and longest-tenured of all the former Hokies actively…

24. Fuller working himself into prominent role with Titans

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 2

Vincent Fuller There are many things that signify the impending kickoff to a football season. For starters, the magazines start rolling out their season previews. The various conferences start announcing their media kickoff funct…