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Ivan McCartney - WR - Mountaineers

West Virginia junior WR Ivan McCartney will return to the school after leaving in November for "personal reasons."

"Second chances are few and far between," head coach Dana Holgorsen said. "This kid’s got an opportunity to right the ship. Maybe he makes the best of it. Maybe he doesn't." McCartney has spent his time off at home in Florida, where he was a high school teammate of Geno Smith. He totaled 59 receptions for 701 yards and three touchdowns in 33 games played.
Source: Daily Mail
May 20 - 9:02 AM
Chavas Rawlins - QB - Mountaineers

West Virginia freshman, and early enrollee, QB Chavas Rawlins plans on transferring to a different program.

Apparently the decision relates to former quarterback coach Jake Spavital leaving the Mountaineers for Texas A&M. Rawlins was the only quarterback signed as part of WVU's 2013 class, but the school did bring in transfer Clint Trickett from Florida State.
Source: Post-Gazette
May 17 - 11:34 AM
Clint Trickett - QB - Mountaineers

Former FSU junior QB Clint Trickett is transferring to West Virginia, according to ESPN's Joe Schad.

Schad also notes that Trickett, "is eligible to compete for the starting position this season." He added "Trickett chose West Virginia over USF and Auburn. Trickett believes he is an ideal fit for the West Virginia offense." It will surely be an interesting quarterback competition for Dana Holgorsen this summer.
Source: Joe Schad on Twitter
May 1 - 11:40 AM
Clint Trickett - QB - Mountaineers

Florida State junior QB Clint Trickett has been granted his release from the program.

"After a long meeting with Clint, he expressed he'd like to explore another playing opportunity, and I've signed off on his wish," head coach Jimbo Fisher said. Trickett had a chance to start in 2013, but it appears freshman Jameis Winston is in line for that spot now. Trickett is rumored to be interested in visiting USF and West Virginia, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Source: Orlando Sentinel
Apr 29 - 11:42 AM
Stedman Bailey - WR - Mountaineers

Rams selected West Virginia WR Stedman Bailey with the No. 92 overall pick.

Bailey outproduced more ballyhooed teammate Tavon Austin in the West Virginia passing game, tallying 186 receptions for 2,901 yards (15.6 YPR) and 37 touchdowns over his final two seasons. Of Bailey's 148 targets, 72 went for a first down or touchdown in 2012, the highest rate among draft-eligible receivers. Bailey atones for his smallish stature and mediocre speed (4.52 forty) with technically sound routes and red-zone instincts. He was Geno Smith's go-to receiver in scoring position. The two Mountaineer receivers complement each other very well, and the Rams receiving group is one of the youngest in the league.
Apr 26 - 10:11 PM
Geno Smith - QB - Mountaineers

Jets selected West Virginia QB Geno Smith with the No. 39 overall pick.

The most discussed prospect in this year's draft class is the second quarterback off the board, and vaults to the top of the Jets' quarterback situation. Smith (6-3, 218) was a three-year starter whose career took off under Dana Holgorsen last season. Smith set career bests in completion rate (71.2), TD-to-INT ratio (42:6), and passer rating (163.9), only taking 19 sacks in 13 games. His 42 TDs led the nation. Smith's performance declined as the year wore on, however, as his footwork got sloppy and his field vision regressed. Smith has starting-caliber arm strength and accuracy when set, but missed too many open throws late in 2012. His pocket presence is inconsistent. Regardless, there's little doubt he's being drafted as Mark Sanchez's replacement, and not "competition." It's a new era for the Jets, who have come away with three very good players with their first three picks.
Apr 26 - 7:07 PM
Tavon Austin - WR - Mountaineers

Rams selected West Virginia WR Tavon Austin with the No. 8 overall pick.

The Rams gave up a lot for Austin, sending the No. 16 and 46 overall picks and a seventh-rounder to the Bills. Austin (5-8, 174) caught 215 balls for 2,475 yards (11.5 YPR) and 20 touchdowns over his final two college seasons, also rushing 88 times for 825 yards (9.4 YPC) and four more scores. He scored five career return touchdowns, four on kickoffs and one on a punt. Austin ran 4.34 in Indy with a 10-foot broad jump and 4.01 short shuttle, the second fastest of all receivers. Although not quite as physical as Percy Harvin, Austin possesses similar versatility, elusiveness, and explosive burst. Pencil him as a four-down game-changer that should lead the Rams in targets as a rookie.
Apr 25 - 9:14 PM
Geno Smith - QB - Mountaineers

NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock mocked WVU QB Geno Smith to the Browns with pick No. 6.

"When I look at Geno, I see a kid who's got everything you want to see in a franchise quarterback, but there's just too much bad tape," Mayock writes. "I would not take him this early; I would go for an edge or a corner. However, I really think Joe Banner might pull the trigger on the quarterback from West Virginia." We doubt the Browns go quarterback this early.
Source: NFL.com
Apr 25 - 1:05 PM
Tavon Austin - WR - Mountaineers

Speaking on the latest draft buzz, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah notes the Jets love WVU WR Tavon Austin.

The Jets have two picks in the top 13 to target Austin, which is likely the range the dynamic slot receiver is selected. The human joystick would be a great addition to any offense, and the Jets are no exception. We just hope he would be used correctly.
Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter
Apr 25 - 9:26 AM
Tavon Austin - WR - Mountaineers

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora writes that he doesn't know "anyone" who thinks West Virginia WR Tavon Austin will be available at No. 16.

The No. 16 selection is the St. Louis Rams', who need weapons to surround quarterback Sam Bradford with. La Canfora adds that the Jets are high on Austin and could select him No. 9 overall.
Source: CBS Sports
Apr 24 - 3:51 PM
Geno Smith - QB - Mountaineers

During an online chat, SI's Peter King noted even though Eagles HC Chip Kelly likes Geno Smith, he "really likes" Nick Foles.

We wouldn't expect the Eagles to select a quarterback in the top 10, but Geno does offer some things Foles does not, namely mobility. Still, if the Eagles were to invest in a quarterback, it would likely happen on the second day with Matt Scott potentially being the target.
Source: Chris Burke on Twitter
Apr 24 - 12:42 PM
Geno Smith - QB - Mountaineers

Sports Illustrated's Peter King writes the Cleveland Browns "want" a quarterback from the draft.

"Don’t let the smokescreen acquisition of Jason Campbell, a backup, fool you. Browns want a QB in this draft, and they get one." West Virginia's Geno Smith has been the name heavily linked with the Browns. Although we don't believe Brandon Weeden is a franchise passer, he did show improvement last season and flashes of what he could become. Apparently the Browns may not be sold.
Source: Canton Rep
Apr 22 - 3:32 PM
Geno Smith - QB - Mountaineers

Jaguars GM Dave Caldwell noted he will not trade future draft picks to move up this year.

This means the Jaguars are unlikely to trade back into the first-round if it involves 2014 NFL Draft picks as part of the compensation. In fact, the Jaguars might be the first team to trade the first pick of the second-round since the NFL moved to the three day format.
Source: Mark Long on Twitter
Apr 22 - 1:30 PM
Tavon Austin - WR - Mountaineers

West Virginia WR Tavon Austin scored a seven on the Wonderlic, according to Packers beat writer Bob McGinn.

The number is low, but "the majority of scouts expect (Austin) to learn a playbook without a major hitch," McGinn writes. "He's not a quick study and it will take him a little time," one personnel director said. "He will work at it. He cares greatly about it." We doubt this affects his evaluation.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Apr 18 - 11:17 AM
Tavon Austin - WR - Mountaineers

NFL Network's Charley Casserly believes WVU WR Tavon Austin's biggest impact will be on special teams.

Casserly wouldn't select Austin in the top 10 picks. "I see him as a role guy, a game-plan guy, a guy who will play in the slot," he added. "Bigger corners, which is almost anybody that is in the league, will give him problems on press and on downfield plays he'll have trouble contesting the ball." We think Austin will shine as a movable offensive piece and in the short to intermediate levels from the slot.
Source: NFL.com
Apr 18 - 10:33 AM

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