Former Virginia Tech star becoming NFL team's hidden gem in training camp

Fansided | August 12, 2025

A former Hokies wide receiver is winning over his new teammates in his first training camp.

Nov 25, 2023; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Stephen Gosnell (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

When he didn't hear his name called in the 2025 NFL Draft, former Virginia Tech wide receiver Stephen Gosnell didn't sulk. Instead, he looked for his next opportunity to try and find a way into an NFL camp and try to impress enough to stick around for a while.