Another former Mountaineer has landed in the NFL. This time, it’s running back CJ Donaldson, who signed an undrafted free agent contract with the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Donaldson burst onto the scene as a true freshman in 2022. Originally recruited as a tight end, Donaldson made a statement in his debut, ripping off 125 yards and a touchdown on seven carries during the 2022 Backyard Brawl. Former WVU head football coach Neal Brown deserves a lot of credit for finding this role for Donaldson. “He was just a really good football player, and the more I got to know him, I knew he loved football. Right now, we’ve got a need at running back, and that’s where he’s going to play,” Brown said. “Man, he gives us a lot of versatility. He’s just good with the ball in his hands and he makes plays … It’s a great pick-up for us.…