The Buffalo Bills spent Saturday evening stocking up on former Virginia Tech football players.
Cornerback Dorian Strong was the first to join the fold when the Bills selected him late in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. Wide receiver Stephen Gosnell signed as an undrafted free agent not long after the draft concluded.
The pipeline from Blacksburg to upstate New York continued late Saturday evening.
Linebacker Keonta Jenkins signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Bills to become the third former Tech player joining the franchise this weekend.
Five former Hokies were selected during the final day of the seven-round draft.
Strong, Powell-Ryland and Peebles selected in sixth round.
Gosnell was one of four who signed quickly after the draft concluded, with offensive tackle Parker Clements (Las Vegas Raiders), defensive tackle Josh Fuga (Los Angeles Chargers) and wide receiver Da'Quan Felton (New York Giants) finding homes.
The Chargers announced the signing of Fuga and defensive back Jaylen Jones to undrafted free agent deals late Saturday.
Quarterback Collin Schlee transferred to play at Virginia Tech for his final season of eligibility and be close to his hometown of Ijamsville, Maryland. Schlee signed his first professional deal close to home with the Washington Commanders. He will join wide receiver Jaylin Lane, who was taken by the franchise in the fourth round of the draft.
Defensive tackle Wilfried Pene signed a deal with the New England Patriots.
Interior offensive lineman Kaden Moore signed a deal with the Tennessee Titans.
Two former Hokies received minicamp invitations. Punter Peter Moore will test his abilities with the Indianapolis Colts, and defensive end Cole Nelson will try to impress coaches with the Chicago Bears.
