I’ve been following football for a long time now and one team that’s really made its mark is the West Virginia University Mountaineers. Over the years, several of their players have gone on to make it to the NFL. It’s always something special to see a former player go from college to the pros.
Growing up, I remember rooting for the team and of course the individual players too. There were several of them that moved on to the NFL and some of them really made a name for themselves. Perhaps the most popular West Virginia player to make it to the NFL was Bruce Irvin, who was a first round draft pick in 2012.
I remember watching all the hard work Bruce Irvin put in during college and wishing him the best in the NFL. He had some amazing accomplishments in college and the hardest part for me was watching him go from the Mountaineers to the Seahawks. It was amazing to see him get picked in the first round and he went on to make a name in the NFL.
Since Bruce Irvin, there have been several other West Virginia players that have made it to the NFL. Among them include Tavon Austin, Karl Joseph, Darryl Worley and Rasul Douglas who were all recent draft picks. Each one of these players has a great story and it’s always rewarding to watch someone go from college to the pros.
With each new season, it will be fun to watch the progress of those former Mountaineers in the NFL. Whether they go on to be stars or just another player, I will always remember their time in college. Even today, I’ll never forget the impact they had on the game and how they inspired me to follow and cheer for WVU.
It’s interesting to watch players develop from college and I’m really amazed with what these WVU athletes are able to do. Not only did Bruce Irvin set the bar, but several others have stepped up and continue to make a name for themselves in the NFL. Watch out for rising stars like Kyzir White, David Long, Gary Jennings, Will Grier, and Richard Rodgers.
Every time I hear of a former Mountaineer getting picked in the NFL Draft, I get really excited. These athletes have give us a lot of hope for the future and it’s great to see a new generation of players showing that they can compete in the big leagues.
Even if they don’t make it to the big game, these players have done their part to put WVU on the map. Whenever I’m in the NFL or at a college game, I’m proud to be wearing a WVU jersey because I know these players have worked their butts off to be successful.
It’s amazing that WVU players continue to make their mark in the NFL and I’m really proud of their accomplishments. I really hope they can continue to inspire future generations and pave the way for success in the NFL. Who knows, maybe one day WVU will have its first NFL MVP.