Virginia Tech Hokies TE Bucky Hodges declares for draft


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Hokies TE Bucky Hodges to skip final season of eligibility
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Virginia Tech tight end Bucky Hodges is forgoing his final year of eligibility to enter the 2017 NFL draft. ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. ranks the redshirt junior as the second-best draft-eligible tight end for the 2017 class. Hodges announced the decision on his Instagram page. This season, Hodges had 48 catches for 691 yards and seven touchdowns. At 6-foot-7 and 245 pounds, Hodges can also play receiver and was routinely split outside in Fuente's offense this season.

Hokies TE Bucky Hodges to skip final season of eligibility