With summer in full swing Jay takes a look at the Hokies NFL connection starting with the Jacksonville Jaguars
n 1993 the National Football League awarded the 30th team franchise to Jacksonville, Florida.On September 3rd, 1995 the Jacksonville Jaguars played their inaugural game against the Houston Oilers.Since that time a number of Hokies have played for the Jaguars.Four Virginia Tech players have seen time in the regular season and playoff games, with Jacksonville. To date, the Jaguars have drafted two Hokies and signed two other Fighting Gobblers in free agency.
The first Hokie to play for the Jaguars was Shyrone Stith.