NFL players from Virginia Tech
104 NFL players on file played college football at Virginia Tech. 20 are on NFL rosters now, among them Tyrod Taylor, Chuck Clark, and Tim Settle. Bruce Smith has played the most NFL seasons of them, 19. 8 were first-round picks, most recently Christian Darrisaw in 2021. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
On NFL rosters now (20)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrod TaylorGB | QB | 2011–2025 | 15 | 2011, Rd 6, Pk 180 |
| Chuck ClarkDET | S | 2017–2026 | 9 | 2017, Rd 6, Pk 186 |
| Tim SettleWSH | DT | 2018–2026 | 9 | 2018, Rd 5, Pk 163 |
| Tremaine EdmundsNYG | LB | 2018–2026 | 9 | 2018, Rd 1, Pk 16 |
| Joey SlyeTEN | PK | 2019–2026 | 8 | — |
| Divine DeabloATL | LB | 2021–2026 | 6 | 2021, Rd 3, Pk 80 |
| Khalil HerbertATL | RB | 2021–2025 | 5 | 2021, Rd 6, Pk 217 |
| Wyatt TellerHOU | G | 2018–2023 | 4 | 2018, Rd 5, Pk 166 |
| James MitchellDAL | TE | 2022–2025 | 3 | 2022, Rd 5, Pk 177 |
| Bhayshul TutenJAX | RB | 2025–2026 | 2 | 2025, Rd 4, Pk 104 |
| Christian DarrisawMIN | OT | 2023–2024 | 2 | 2021, Rd 1, Pk 23 |
| Jaylin LaneWSH | WR | 2025–2026 | 2 | 2025, Rd 4, Pk 128 |
| Aeneas PeeblesBAL | DT | 2025 | 1 | 2025, Rd 6, Pk 210 |
| Brock HoffmanPIT | C | 2024 | 1 | — |
| Dorian StrongBUF | CB | 2025 | 1 | 2025, Rd 6, Pk 177 |
| Keonta JenkinsBUF | LB | 2025 | 1 | — |
| Jaden KellerNYJ | LB | No games yet | — | — |
| Kelvin Gilliam Jr.DAL | DT | No games yet | — | — |
| Luke TenutaIND | OT | No games yet | — | 2022, Rd 6, Pk 209 |
| Stephen GosnellBUF | WR | No games yet | — | — |
Former NFL players (84)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Smith | DE | 1985–2003 | 19 | — |
| Shayne Graham | PK | 2001–2015 | 15 | — |
| DeAngelo Hall | S | 2004–2017 | 14 | 2004, Rd 1, Pk 8 |
| Mike Vick | QB | 2001–2015 | 13 | 2001, Rd 1, Pk 1 |
| Darryl Tapp | DE | 2006–2017 | 12 | 2006, Rd 2, Pk 63 |
| Pierson Prioleau | S | 1999–2010 | 11 | 1999, Rd 4, Pk 110 |
| James Anderson | LB | 2006–2015 | 10 | 2006, Rd 3, Pk 88 |
| Nick Sorensen | S | 2001–2010 | 10 | — |
| Antonio Freeman | WR | 1995–2003 | 9 | — |
| Brandon Flowers | CB | 2008–2016 | 9 | 2008, Rd 2, Pk 35 |
| Eddie Royal | WR | 2008–2016 | 9 | 2008, Rd 2, Pk 42 |
| John Engelberger | DE | 2000–2008 | 9 | 2000, Rd 2, Pk 35 |
| Kendall Fuller | CB | 2016–2024 | 9 | 2016, Rd 3, Pk 84 |
| Mike Johnson | LB | 1987–1995 | 9 | — |
| Andre Davis | WR | 2002–2009 | 8 | 2002, Rd 2, Pk 47 |
| Duane Brown | OT | 2008–2023 | 8 | 2008, Rd 1, Pk 26 |
| Kam Chancellor | S | 2010–2017 | 8 | 2010, Rd 5, Pk 133 |
| Kyle Fuller | CB | 2014–2022 | 8 | 2014, Rd 1, Pk 14 |
| Tyronne Drakeford | CB | 1994–2001 | 8 | — |
| Cornell Brown | LB | 1997–2004 | 7 | — |
| Ernest Wilford | TE | 2004–2010 | 7 | 2004, Rd 4, Pk 120 |
| Jeff King | TE | 2006–2012 | 7 | 2006, Rd 5, Pk 155 |
| Josh Morgan | WR | 2008–2014 | 7 | 2008, Rd 6, Pk 174 |
| Brandon Facyson | CB | 2018–2023 | 6 | — |
| Antone Exum Jr. | S | 2014–2019 | 5 | 2014, Rd 6, Pk 182 |
| Ben Taylor | LB | 2002–2006 | 5 | 2002, Rd 4, Pk 13 |
| Jason Worilds | LB | 2010–2014 | 5 | 2010, Rd 2, Pk 52 |
| Keion Carpenter | SS | 2000–2005 | 5 | — |
| Kevin Jones | RB | 2004–2008 | 5 | 2004, Rd 1, Pk 30 |
| Kevin McCadam | DB | 2002–2006 | 5 | 2002, Rd 5, Pk 13 |
| Matt Lehr | OG | 2003–2008 | 5 | 2001, Rd 5, Pk 137 |
| Vaughn Hebron | RB | 1993–1998 | 5 | — |
| Vincent Fuller | S | 2006–2010 | 5 | 2005, Rd 4, Pk 108 |
| Bryan Still | WR | 1996–1999 | 4 | — |
| Cory Bird | SS | 2001–2004 | 4 | 2001, Rd 3, Pk 29 |
| Eric Green | CB | 2005–2008 | 4 | 2005, Rd 3, Pk 75 |
| Ike Charlton | DB | 2000–2003 | 4 | 2000, Rd 2, Pk 21 |
| Jayron Hosley | CB | 2012–2015 | 4 | 2012, Rd 3, Pk 94 |
| John Burke | TE | 1994–1998 | 4 | — |
| Lee Suggs | RB | 2003–2006 | 4 | 2003, Rd 4, Pk 18 |
| Will Montgomery | C | 2011–2015 | 4 | 2006, Rd 7, Pk 234 |
| Xavier Adibi | LB | 2008–2012 | 4 | 2008, Rd 4, Pk 118 |
| Aaron Rouse | S | 2007–2009 | 3 | 2007, Rd 3, Pk 89 |
| Antonio Banks | CB | 1998–2000 | 3 | — |
| Chamarri Conner | S | 2023–2025 | 3 | 2023, Rd 4, Pk 119 |
| Chris Ellis | LB | 2008–2010 | 3 | 2008, Rd 3, Pk 72 |
| Cody Grimm | FS | 2010–2012 | 3 | 2010, Rd 7, Pk 210 |
| David Clowney | WR | 2008–2010 | 3 | 2007, Rd 5, Pk 157 |
| Jarrett Boykin | WR | 2012–2014 | 3 | — |
| Ronyell Whitaker | DB | 2003–2007 | 3 | — |
| Todd Washington | C | 2001–2004 | 3 | — |
| Victor Jones | LB | 1990–1994 | 3 | — |
| Anthony Davis | OT | 2005–2006 | 2 | — |
| Corey Fuller | WR | 2014–2015 | 2 | 2013, Rd 6, Pk 171 |
| Darren Evans | RB | 2011–2012 | 2 | — |
| David Wilson | RB | 2012–2013 | 2 | 2012, Rd 1, Pk 32 |
| Garnell Wilds | DB | 2004–2005 | 2 | — |
| Jim Druckenmiller | QB | 1997–1998 | 2 | — |
| Jimmy Williams | FS | 2006–2007 | 2 | — |
| Jock Jones | LB | 1992–1993 | 2 | — |
| Justin Hamilton | DB | 2006–2008 | 2 | 2006, Rd 7, Pk 222 |
| Ken Oxendine | RB | 1998–1999 | 2 | — |
| Macho Harris | CB | 2009–2010 | 2 | 2009, Rd 5, Pk 157 |
| Ray Crittenden | WR | 1993–1994 | 2 | — |
| Roc Carmichael | CB | 2012–2013 | 2 | 2011, Rd 4, Pk 127 |
| Torrian Gray | DB | 1997–1998 | 2 | — |
| Will Furrer | QB | 1992–1995 | 2 | — |
| Willie Pile | DB | 2004–2005 | 2 | 2003, Rd 7, Pk 38 |
| Andre Phillip Smith | TE | 2013 | 1 | — |
| Bill Conaty | C | 2001 | 1 | — |
| Carlton Powell | DT | 2011 | 1 | 2008, Rd 5, Pk 148 |
| Corey Moore | LB | 2000 | 1 | — |
| Damien Russell | DB | 1993 | 1 | — |
| David Pugh | DT | 2002 | 1 | 2002, Rd 6, Pk 10 |
| Doug Easlick | RB | 2004 | 1 | — |
| Jake Grove | C | 2006 | 1 | 2004, Rd 2, Pk 45 |
| Jim Davis | DE | 2005 | 1 | — |
| Jonathan Lewis | DT | 2006 | 1 | 2006, Rd 6, Pk 177 |
| Justin Harper | WR | 2009 | 1 | 2008, Rd 7, Pk 215 |
| Marcus Vick | WR | 2006 | 1 | — |
| Michael Hawkes | LB | 2001 | 1 | — |
| Ryan Williams | RB | 2012 | 1 | 2011, Rd 2, Pk 38 |
| Shyrone Stith | RB | 2000 | 1 | — |
| Waverly Jackson | OG | 2002 | 1 | — |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.