The Mountaineers’ special teams unit is currently No. 1 in the nation, according to ESPN. As a unit, they have scored four touchdowns in four games both on kickoffs and punt returns.
A majority of this notoriety resulted from the added scoring threat they bring. Not only can the offense score touchdowns, but the special teams can also put points on the board.
One player responsible for this rise to the top is redshirt sophomore running back Darrynton Evans.
Evans grew up in Oak Hill, Florida, and played football at New Smyrna Beach High School. He received multiple honors and awards there, including two-time team MVP and a first team all-area honoree.