The Hokies enter the 2017 season looking for a new starting quarterback, as Jerod Evans declared for the NFL Draft after a highly successful junior season in Blacksburg. It was quite the surprise when Evans announced that he was making the jump to the next level, even though he enjoyed a very accomplished season in Blacksburg. Evans finished the year completing 63.5% of his throws for 3,552 yards and 29 touchdowns to only eight interceptions. He was also the team’s leading rusher, carrying the ball for 846 yards and 12 touchdowns on the year.
Sure, the stats looked fantastic, and Evans was leader both on the field and off.