It would be an understatement to say it’s been a wild 12 months for former Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley.
Farley was set to begin his fourth season at Virginia Tech in the summer of 2020 before deciding to opt-out due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Farley would become the first notable college player to opt-out. It was certainly a difficult blow to Virginia Tech’s defense, but it allowed Farley to focus on the next step of his career.
Throughout the entire pre-draft process, Farley was presumed to be a top-10 pick. Cornerbacks with his combination of size and athleticism were rare.