WVSN Notebook 4/29: WVU Football Alums, WV Natives Join NFL

The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning WVU Athletics.

Update (9:30 PM) – 

WVU product WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton signs with the New York Giants after not getting drafted.

New York Giants Sign WVU Product WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton

Update (9:10 PM) – 

The New York Giants sign the son of former WVU athletic director Shane Lyons.

Proud parent moment, so darn happy for this young man @c11lyons. #keepgrinding 🍎 https://t.co/FLK9nS6BNf

— Shane Lyons (@LyonsShane_ATH) April 30, 2023

Update (8:40 PM) – 

The Ravens are signing Shepherd tight end Brian Walker, per Aaron Wilson.

#Ravens signing Shepherd tight end Brian Walker, per a league source

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 29, 2023

Update (8:00 PM) –

Shepherd QB product and West Virginia native Tyson Bagent signs with the Chicago Bears soon after the end of the NFL Draft.

Shepherd QB Product Tyson Bagent Signs with Chicago Bears

Update (7:30 PM) – 

The 49ers are signing Shepherd OL Joey Fisher, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

#49ers signing Shepherd OL Joey Fisher, per source. Fisher benched 40 reps in pre-draft.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) April 29, 2023

Update (5:30 PM) –

The wait is over for Dante Stills. It took until the sixth round, but the West Virginia legend eventually heard his name called in the 2023 NFL Draft.

West Virginia Legend DL Dante Stills Gets Drafted in 6th Round by Cardinals

Update (11:16 AM) – 

Former Mountaineer and former WVSN podcast co-host and current WVU football staff member Rasheed Marshall wishes good luck to Dante Stills, Bryce Ford-Wheaton and other WVU products throughout the rest of the NFL Draft.

An #NFLDraft good luck message from @RasheedMarshall!#ProMountaineers | #HailWV pic.twitter.com/4tdLf2huTa

— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) April 28, 2023

Update (8:30 AM) – 

Ferris State transfer LB Konnor Near posts images of a visit with WVU football coaches.

Great time @WVUfootball!! Take Me Home⛏️@CoachKoonz pic.twitter.com/JH23gGdIaO

— Konnor Near (@konnor_near) April 28, 2023

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