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Darius Wiley Might Be WVU’s Breakout Gem Hiding in Plain Sight
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Darius Wiley Might Be WVU’s Breakout Gem Hiding in Plain Sight

West Virgina Mountaineers On SI ·Schuyler Callihan·about 1 month ago
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I don't know how I managed to go the entire spring without bringing up new West Virginia defensive end Darius Wiley, but that drought comes to an end today. The transfer from Hutchinson Community College is one of the most intriguing additions on WVU's defense that very few are aware of. Once the season begins, though, it won't take long for you to figure out who he is, considering he is 6'6", pushing 6'7", and 255 lbs — making him one of the tallest defensive linemen to play for the Mountaineers. The talent is there, and the potential is legit. It's just going to take some time for him to figure things out at this level after a brief stint in JUCO. The main thing is for him to learn how to use that big frame of his properly, and according to Jed Drenning, he made some strides during spring ball. “Excited about the potential of Darius Wiley and what his size can bring at that defensive end spot.…

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