Virginia Tech junior tight end Bucky Hodges

Virginia Tech redshirt sophomore tight end Bucky Hodges has put his NFL aspirations on hold and will return to Blacksburg for his redshirt junior season.

Hodges announced his plans on Twitter.

Staying another year in Blacksburg let's make history!!! #hokienation pic.twitter.com/H7iWDHLDED — bucky hodges (@Bucky757) January 13, 2016



The 6-foot 7-inch Hodges accounted for 530-yards and six receiving touchdowns during the '15 season. He added one touchdown with his legs from the wildcat quarterback position in the Camping World Independence Bowl.

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