The players’ families were on stage for the tribute and presented with NFL jerseys with their names on them as they were honorary draftees of their favorite teams.
The three players werewhen a former walk-on member of the team allegedly opened fire on a charter bus that had returned from a field trip in Washington D.C.
Chandler’s family was presented with a Jacksonville Jaguars jersey, Perry’s family was presented with a Miami Dolphins jersey and Davis’ family received a Ravens jersey and posed for pictures with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.Virginia running back Mike Hollins was one of two wounded in the shooting. His recovery has been remarkable and he returned for spring practice earlier this year. Virginia canceled the rest of its season following the shooting.
Christopher Darnell Jones has been charged with second-degree murder in the deaths of Chandler, Davis and Perry along with other charges. Jones was a walk-on running back for a season.Before the ceremony for the Virginia players, the NFL also paid tribute to coach Buddy Teevens.
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