Though no Mountaineers were drafted in the 2019 NFL draft, five signed free agent deals to compete for roster spots during the preseason. Clifton Duck, the All-Sun Belt cornerback who left App State after his junior year, signed with the Chicago Bears. Star running back Jalin Moore and defensive lineman MyQuon Stout signed with the New York Jets, senior cornerback Tae Hayes signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and cornerback Austin Exford inked his deal with the Houston Texans.
So far this preseason, Duck has made the biggest impact for his team. In his first preseason game against the Carolina Panthers, Duck led all Bears players with six tackles.