Ranking WVU Football's Most Underappreciated Players of the Last Decade

The article ranks West Virginia football’s most underappreciated players from the past decade, focusing on “blue-collar” contributors who often played major snaps without wide recognition. It notes that the list covers the 2016–2025 seasons and frames the selection as based on reasoning behind including each player, with two exceptions among those featured. Among the names highlighted, OL Nick Malone is presented as a walk-on story who eventually earned the starting right tackle job and was one of the most consistent offensive linemen in 2024. DL Reese Donahue is described as a reliable run defender who appeared for four seasons starting in 2016. The article also includes L Darrien Howard, citing 66 tackles, six tackles for loss, and three sacks during his standout 2016 season. Additional players are introduced, including OL James Gmiter and LB Lee Kpogba, though the excerpt cuts off mid-career description.