45. David Wang - Virginia Tech

David Wang - 76 Virginia Tech 6-3 308







2014: Started all 13 games. Logged 914 plays on offense. Was in on 51 offensive snaps, making the start at left guard against William & Mary. Had six knockdowns and didn’t miss a play on offense in the win at Ohio State. Was in on all 92 offensive snaps against East Carolina. Missed just one snap on offense against Georgia Tech. Had eight knockdowns while in on 64 snaps against Western Michigan. Was in on 80 plays on offense at North Carolina. Was in on all 72 snaps on offense at Pitt. Didn’t miss a play on offense against Miami. Had six knockdowns while in on all 78 plays on offense against Boston College. Didn’t miss a snap on offense, in on all 76 plays at Duke. Was in on all 70 plays on offense at Wake Forest. Missed just one snap on offense in the win over Virginia. Logged 38 snaps in the Military Bowl against Cincinnati. Injured his foot, but returned late in the game. Played in the Medal of Honor Bowl after the season.
2013: An honorable mention All-ACC selection by ACSMA and the coaches. Started all 13 games, playing 895 plays on offense and tallying 63 knockdowns. Started at center and was in on 55 snaps against Alabama in the season opener. Was in on 58 offensive snaps against Western Carolina. Logged all 77 snaps at center at East Carolina. Was in on 87 offensive snaps in the triple overtime win over Marshall. Was in at center on 49 offensive snaps at Georgia Tech. Saw action on 53 offensive snaps in the win over North Carolina. Was in on 53 snaps at center against Pittsburgh. Played all 87 snaps against Duke. Was in on 72 offensive plays at Boston College. Was named ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week after tallying 16 knockdowns while in on 81 snaps at Miami. Didn’t miss a snap on offense, in on all 70 plays against Maryland. Had 10 knockdowns while in on all 76 plays against Virginia. Played all 77 offensive snaps in the Sun Bowl. Was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA.

2012: Started 10 games at left guard, playing over 500 offensive snaps. In his first start, was in on all 72 offensive snaps and graded out at 81 percent to help the Hokies top Georgia Tech. Played 48 snaps and graded out at 85 percent against Austin. Saw limited action due to injury at Pittsburgh, but graded out at 88 percent, playing 30 snaps. Missed the Bowling Green and Cincinnati games due to injury. Returned to action at North Carolina but was only in on 43 offensive snaps. Graded out at 89 percent while in on all 79 snaps at Clemson. Was in on just 42 plays at Miami. Had three knockdowns while in on 49 snaps against Florida State. Was in on 71 snaps, grading out at 87 percent and adding four knockdowns at Boston College. Was limited to just 25 plays in the win over Virginia. Made the start against Rutgers in the Russell Athletic Bowl. An Iron Hokie in off-season testing. Saw work at guard and center during the spring. Saw limited practice time during the spring due to ankle troubles. Saw more work at center than guard. Was held out of the spring game.

2011: Played in two games. Totaled 37 snaps on offense and 12 on special teams for a total of 49. Played 29 snaps and graded 89 percent against Appalachian State. Played eight snaps on offense and two on special teams at ECU before suffering a broken foot. Was given the Coaches’ Award for his exceptional spring.

2010: Played in five games. Saw his first four snaps in the East Carolina game. Got 10 plays in the Central Michigan game. Picked up 19 snaps with a knockdown block against Wake Forest. Posted a knockdown while playing 25 snaps in the Duke game. Played a three-snap series in the Virginia game. Was a Super Iron Hokie during off-season workouts. Turned in a 410-pound bench press and a 440-pound front squat. Topped the offensive linemen with 380-pound clean, a 370-pound push jerk, a 35-inch vertical jump and a 4.29 timing in the NFL shuttle. Worked in the top spot at left guard in the absence of starter Greg Nosal. Earned the Dr. Richard Bullock Award after showing the most improvement among offensive players during spring workouts.

2009: Bench pressed 400 pounds after reporting in August. Began practice working at right guard. Suffered a shoulder injury in an early practice and underwent surgery. Sat out the season and was redshirted. Returned for off-season workouts and tied for the fourth-best back squat on the team at 530 pounds. Had the top vertical jump among the offensive linemen at 34 inches. Earned 100% Effort Awards for four of the team’s six pre-spring 6 a.m. workouts. Spent spring practice working at left guard.

High School: Attended Stone Bridge High School in Virginia. Helped lead Coach Mickey Thompson’s team to a 2007 state title. Ranked the No. 18 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times. Listed as the No. 44 defensive tackle nationally by ESPN/Scouts, Inc.. Listed as the No. 59 defensive tackle prospect in the nation by Scout. Rated the No. 44 defensive tackle prospect in the nation and the No. 23 player in the state by Rivals. Ranked the No. 28 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep. A member of SuperPrep’s Mid-Atlantic Team. Named to PrepStar’s All-Atlantic Region Team as a defensive lineman. An honorable mention selection to the All-Met team by The Washington Post. A first-team All-Group AAA selection as an offensive lineman his junior season.

Personal: David Wang. Born 10/28/90 in Reston, VA. Son of Robert and Nancy Wang. His parents were both members of the Chinese Olympic team in the 1970s. Brother of former Hokie Ed Wang. Graduated with a degree in management (2011) and a second degree in marketing (2013). Pursuing another degree in curriculum and instruction.