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Which NFL Teams Are Showing the Most Interest in Wyatt Milum?

Barring a drastic change, Wyatt Milum is destined to be selected at some point during the upcoming NFL Draft. But with the NFL Draft season in full swing, there are a few teams who are standing out as far as being linked to Milum so far.
To no surprise, several NFL teams were eager to talk with Milum at the Senior Bowl. But even though players talk with every team at some point, WV Sports Now is being told the Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots Milum are showing the most interest in Milum in Mobile.
And in addition to his meetings with teams, Milum also worked out in front of every NFL scout in attendance during the practice sessions. After being a tackle throughout his entire college career at WVU, Milum was asked to try guard and even take some reps at center.
WV Sports Now caught up with Milum and he explained what the adjustment to guard has been like.
Wyatt Milum Details Trying Guard for NFL Teams at Senior Bowl
โItโs different, itโs definitely a learning experience. It happens a lot quicker. The space is closed down. You ainโt on an island. So thatโs really the biggest difference. And really, just getting used to it. Iโve never taken any live reps at guard. I played tackle my whole college career so just being able to come here and show I can play it, I feel like thatโs important,โ said Milum.
Milum isnโt about to let being put out of his comfort zone hurt his chances at achieving his dreams and having success in the NFL.
โI just want to show that Iโm versatile. I just want to get on the field. If me getting on the field is playing guard, thatโs what Iโm going to do,โ responded Milum when asked if he had any hesitation to let NFL scouts see him at guard after so many years without time at anything but tackle during games.
Milum also shared advice he’s getting from his former WVU teammate Zach Frazier about the NFL Draft process, something Frazier just experienced one year ago. Frazier was, of coyness, drafted in the second round by the Pittsburgh Steelers and just wrapped up a stellar rookie season.
“Really just be yourself. I would say that’s the biggest thing that Zach’s told me. Just be yourself.”
Milum wrapped up his college career at the conclusion of the 2024 season as one of the highest graded offensive lineman in the country.
According to Pro Football Focus, Milum earned a 91.7 pass blocking grade and a 89.7 as a run blocker, the fourth-highest in the country. Milumโs overall mark of 91.0 was the third best.
And for his work, Milum was honored as a consensus All-American.
Milum earned first-team honors on four of the five teams โ Walter Camp, AFCA, FWAA and Sporting News โ and was a second-team All-American on the fifth team, Associated Press.
Milum was also named the Big 12 Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year this season and was named first-team All-Big 12.
Hailing from Kenova, W.Va., Milum came to WVU from Spring Valley High School in 2021. He started 43 games over the next four years, eventually transitioning from right tackle to left tackle and developing into one of the top pass protectors in the nation.
Milum did not allow a sack in either 2023 or 2024 and has not allowed a sack in 34 of his last 36 games. In 2024, Milum did not allow a quarterback hurry and gave up only seven pressures.
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