In the Holler: Learn Why Michael Vick Showed Love to WVU Football Commit

It’s not every day a player you grew up idolizing randomly throws a compliment your way. Well, that just happened to WVU commit Zyir Daniel.

The future Mountaineer defensive lineman woke up to seeing a post on X (Twitter) from former NFL All-Pro Michael Vick. “Congrats to Zyir Daniel on his commitment to WVU. This DL has a bright future and should crush it in Morgantown. Show up and show out young man!,” said Vick. He also added a message to WVU fans, telling them to follow Daniel and show him some love.

Congrats to Zyir Daniel on his commitment to WVU.
This DL has a bright future and should crush it in Morgantown. Show up and show out young man!@ZyirDaniel @WVUfootball @NFLonFOX @NFLonFOX
WVU fans give him a follow and show some love! pic.twitter.com/hC52T53Ljb

— Michael Vick (@MichaelVick) January 14, 2024

Daniel, who was surprised to see this show of support from a football icon for players his age, actually brought this to WV Sports Now’s attention.

He also explained his connection to Vick.