The Virginia Tech Hokies capped off a 10-4 record in the 2016-17 season just before the New Year, defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks 35-24 in the Belk Bowl on December 29th.
Much has happened since then, as much of the offensive talent from the past season either graduated, or declared for the 2017 NFL Draft.
The Hokies will lose right guard Augie Conte, right tackle Jonathan McLaughlin, and running back Sam Rogers to graduation. They also will lose wide receiver Isaiah Ford, tight end-turned-wide receiver Bucky Hodges, and quarterback Jerod Evans on next year’s offense, as all three will forgo their final season of collegiate eligibility and enter the NFL Draft.