Former Hokies’ Tim Settle (left) and Greg Stroman are pushing one another in the Washington Redskin training camp.
Virginia Tech alums put on some impressive performances in the opening week of training camps across the National Football League.
Eleven-year NFL veteran Duane Brown and the Seahawks made headlines over the weekend when the Richmond native signed a three-year contract extension. In addition to the current year that was remaining on the deal that Seattle inherited when they acquired Brown from Houston last season, his current agreement amounts to a four-year deal that could potentially be worth up to $46.25 million.
Tech’s trio of rookies in Redskins camp actually have a pair of Hokies keeping close eyes on them at training camp in Richmond. While Torrian Gray serves as Washington’s secondary coach, Tech alum Kyshoen Jarrett, is getting his feet wet in the coaching ranks with the Redskins, as well. On Tuesday, head coach Jay Gruden said the former Redskins draftee had the potential to be “an unbelievable football coach.”
On Wednesday, the Redskins added another Tech alum to their roster, signing free agent LB Dadi Nicolas.
After spending the 2017 season on injured reserve for the Dolphins, WR Isaiah Ford has been one of the early offensive standouts at Dolphins’ camp, getting rave reviews from the coaching staff and the media.
Head coach Sean McDermott and defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier had nothing but love for Trey Edmunds this week as the entire family graced the front page of BuffaloBills.com. Meanwhile, Terrell Edmunds registered a training camp interception for the Steelers, while eldest brother, Trey, continued to make impressive catches out of the backfield for the Saints. Here’s a look …
And don’t forget that “other” Hokies football family, the Fuller brothers. Kyle (Bears) and Kendall (Chiefs) have both been making plays at their respective camps. Here’s a look at Kendall reppin’ The #LPD at Kansas City’s camp at Missouri Western in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Perhaps the biggest “news” of the week from Cleveland’s camp was the emergence of “The Shark,” an air-conditioning RV that serves as the clubhouse for Tyrod Taylor and the rest of the Browns quarterbacks. Not only is The Shark off-limits to other teammates, Taylor confirmed that HBO’s Hard Knocks won’t be granted access either, only building more curiosity about what transpires behind the RV’s closed doors.
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Hokies on NFL rosters (as of August 1):
No. Player Team
34 CB Adonis Alexander Washington
61 T Nick Becton N.Y. Giants
76 T Duane Brown Seattle
31 S Kam Chancellor* Seattle
36 S Chuck Clark Baltimore
33 RB Trey Edmunds New Orleans
49 LB Tremaine Edmunds Buffalo
34 S Terrell Edmunds Pittsburgh
38 S Antone Exum, Jr. San Francisco
36 CB Brandon Facyson L.A. Chargers
84 WR Isaiah Ford Miami
23 CB Kendall Fuller Kansas City
23 CB Kyle Fuller Chicago
68 T Laurence Gibson N.Y. Giants
84 TE Bucky Hodges N.Y. Jets
45 LB Andrew Motuapuaka Jacksonville
— LB Dadi Nicolas Washington
78 T Vinston Painter Arizona
5 WR Cam Phillips Buffalo
97 DT Tim Settle Washington
25 CB Greg Stroman Washington
5 QB Tyrod Taylor Cleveland
75 G Wyatt Teller Buffalo
82 TE Logan Thomas Buffalo
HOKIES ON CFL ROSTERS (as of July 25):
97 DT Woody Baron Montreal
OTHER HOKIES IN NFL ROLES (as of July 25):
Bruce Arians CBS Sports NFL Analyst
Malcolm Blacken Washington Director of Player Development
Eugene Chung Philadelphia Asst. O-line/Tight Ends/Run Game
Keith Gray Philadelphia Asst. Strength & Conditioning
Torrian Gray Washington Defensive Backs
Chad Grimm Washington Outside Linebackers
Jeff King Chicago Pro Scout
Anthony Midget Houston Secondary
Sam Nichols Washington Asst. Equipment Manager
Johnny Shelton Baltimore Team Chaplain
Nick Sorensen Seattle Secondary
