BLACKSBURG – The NFL Scouting Combine is underway in Indianapolis. Sam Rogers was the first of six Virginia Tech representatives to hit the bench press on Thursday, knocking out 19 reps at 225 pounds. Rogers ran an unofficial time of 4.93 seconds in the 40-yard dash with shuttle runs, the three-cone drill, the broad jump and vertical jump left to complete.
In addition to Rogers, safety Chuck Clark, defensive end Ken Ekanem, tight end Bucky Hodges, quarterback Jerod Evans and receiver Isaiah Ford also are showcasing their skills for coaches and scouts at Lucas Oil Stadium.