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Grier, Cajuste among several Mountaineers on their way to the NFL

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Quarterback Will Grier

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Quarterback Will Grier was chosen by the hometown Carolina Panthers with the 100th overall pick, and then the guy in charge of protecting his backside, Yodny Cajuste, heard his name called one spot later when he was drafted by the New England Patriots.

Wide receiver Gary Jennings Jr. and tight end Trevon Wesco went in succession with selections 120 and 121 of the fourth round to the Seattle Seahawks and New York Jets respectively.
 
Linebacker David Long Jr. was taken two rounds later when the Tennessee Titans drafted him with the 188th pick.

Read about their selections.

David Sills V has signed a rookie free agent contract with the Buffalo Bills following the conclusion of Saturday's NFL Draft. Aliquippa safety Dravon Askew-Henry signed with the hometown Pittsburgh Steelers, defensive tackle Kenny Bigelow Jr. inked a rookie free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints and Toyous Avery Jr. signed with the Seattle Seahawks, making it nine players from this year's WVU draft class now affiliated with NFL teams.