WVU Product Wyatt Milum Earns High Praise After Minicamp

With his NFL journey officially underway, Wyatt Milum recently earned some high praise the person he needs to impress the most during his rookie season.

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen noted Milum’s toughness while discussing the rookie’s performance during their offseason minicamps.

“He’s a big dude…the way the guy plays, the toughness. “He’s rooted in that. That’s kind of what he prides himself on being, and that’s what he is kind of known for around that building is being a guy that finishes, that plays the game the right way, that approaches it the right way.”

Of course, Milum’s toughness comes from his West Virginia upbringing and was something evident throughout his college career as a Mountaineer.

Jacksonville Jaguars HC Liam Coen on WVU product Wyatt Milum after seeing him during minicamp:

"He's a big dude…the way the guy plays, the toughness. "He's rooted in that. That's kind of what he prides himself on being, and that's what he is kind of known for around that…

— Mike J. Asti (@MikeAsti11) June 17, 2025

Milum signed with the Jaguars on May 10, locking in his rookie deal for four years and worth over $6 million, including a $1.25 million signing bonus, $1,205,312 guaranteed and an average annual salary of $1,569,326.

It took until the second day of the NFL Draft for West Virginia’s Wyatt Milum to hear his name called. Milum was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 89th overall selection of the third round.

“I’m not going to let anyone touch Trevor Lawrence,” said a confident Milum during his conference call with the Jacksonville media the night of the draft.

”When you see me out there on the field, you’re going to see someone who loves the game of football,” added Milum as he tries to introduce himself to his new fanbase.

To follow a solid showing at the Senior Bowl, Milum was put to the test even more at the NFL Combine.

After playing tackle at an elite level throughout his college career at West Virginia, NFL teams tested Milum at guard, the position he’s expected to play with the Jaguars.

WV Sports Now caught up with Milum in Mobile at the Senior Bowl and he explained what the adjustment to guard has been like.

“It’s different, it’s definitely a learning experience. It happens a lot quicker. The space is closed down. You ain’t on an island. So that’s really the biggest difference. And really, just getting used to it. I’ve 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 that’s important,” said Milum.

He 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.

WVSN photo by Kelsie LeRose

Milum’s 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 — Walter Camp, AFCA, FWAA and Sporting News — 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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