Suggs (5-11 and 201 pounds) rushed for 1,207 yards and scored 27 touchdowns in his sophomore season of 2000 at Virginia Tech. Suggs then tore the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in a knee in the third quarter of the Hokies' 2001 season opener against Connecticut. He underwent surgery two weeks later and missed the remainder of the season.

Suggs bounced back surprisingly well in 2002, looking like the runner that had such a big sophomore season. He rushed for 1,325 yards on 257 carries and scored 22 touchdowns.

After this 2002 season, however, Suggs suffered a shoulder injury which occurred when he was lifting weights in California after last season ended. A physical examination at the scouting combine practices in late February revealed possible damage to the rotator cuff.

After the 2002 season, Suggs suffered a shoulder injury which occurred when Suggs was lifting weights in California after last season ended. A physical examination at the scouting combine practices in late February revealed possible damage to the rotator cuff. Butch Davis said that Suggs would probably have surgery that would sideline him for the upcoming season.

Suggs is known for his ability in short-yardage situations. He also has good hands, although Virgina Tech head coach Frank Beamer rarely asked him to be a big part of the passing game.

"It was the nature of our football team last year that we were certainly a better running football team than we were throwing, but he can catch the ball really well coming out of the backfield, and he can block and pass protect," Beamer said.

- Mike McLain