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Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2017R6 · #201
TE· Round 6

Bucky
Hodges.

Bucky Hodges
Sickos Grade
47.7/100

Virginia Tech official athletic logoVirginia Tech· 6'6"· 257 lb· 4.57s 40

/ Recruiting profile
★★★★stars.9083
National · #250HS class · 2013
Salem, VA
247Sports composite via CFBD
R6 · #201 · MIN
02Scheme fit
Ideal system

The Vikings' offensive scheme is a modern, run-action heavy, play-action oriented offense that utilizes multiple tight end sets to create mismatches and exploit defensive vulnerabilities.

'Y' tight endSlot receiverFlex H-back
Best role

Hodges could immediately contribute as a pass-catching 'Y' tight end, while developing into a versatile offensive weapon capable of lining up across the formation.

Wrong fit

A traditional, run-first blocking scheme where tight ends are primarily used as extensions of the offensive line.

His athleticism and receiving prowess make him a prime candidate for an offense that prioritizes creating explosive plays through the air from the tight end position.

07Athletic testing
Height
6'6"
Weight
257 lb
40 yd
4.57s
Vertical
39"
Broad
11'2"
Shuttle
4.45s
Bench
18
06Athletic profilevs. TE on Big Board
40VERTBRD3CSHTLBNCH

— — — positional median (p50)

40 yd
4.57sp50
Vertical
39inp50
Broad jump
134inp50
Three-cone
s
Shuttle
4.45sp50
Bench
18repp50
08College production
YrTeamGRecYdsTD
2014Virginia Tech13455267
2015Virginia Tech12405306
2016Virginia Tech14486917
Career39133174720

A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.

/ Usage share, 2016
7.8%of team plays
96 percentile at positionVirginia Tech
Pass plays · 16.1%Run plays · 1.5%Third down · 4.6%Passing downs · 7.1%
CFBD usage — share of the offense's plays involving the player
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