Get To Know: Ed Wang

Get To Know: Ed Wang /

Virginia Tech's Ed Wang runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine in February. Wang's best time was 5.14 seconds.

Wang is hoping to become the NFL's first Chinese-American player, and at 6-foot-5, 315 pounds, he has pro-ready size and athleticism.

Virginia's high school football player of the year in 2005, Wang struggled with taunts about his race in his early years on the gridiron.

Both of Wang's parents were members of the Chinese Olympic team in the 1980s.

Wang projects as a mid-round pick in the NFL Draft, but by all accounts has a chance to be an impact player given the time to develop his skills.

Wang started 34 consecutive games for the Hokies.

Published Apr 22, 2010