Another day, another Hokie leaving Blacksburg for a potential NFL future. On Sunday afternoon, running back Raheem Blackshear made his decision, announcing via Twitter he was entering the 2022 NFL draft.
The good news for Virginia Tech fans is Blackshear will play in next week’s Pinstripe Bowl. Blackshear led Virginia Tech in rushing in 2021, running for a career-high 714 yards and six touchdowns. Blackshear also caught 23 passes and a touchdown.
Blackshear transferred to Virginia Tech ahead of the 2020 season after spending his first three seasons at Rutgers. During his time with the Scarlet Knights, rushed for 912 yards, recorded 80 receptions and scored 12 total touchdowns.