By now you've read the articles stating just how magical and historic the 2016 NFL Draft was for the West Virginia Mountaineers. Karl Joseph's selection by the Raiders with the 14th overall pick continued a recent trend for WVU by producing a top-15 talent. Karl wasn't the only selection taken as four defensive players were taken in the first five rounds of the draft along with Big 12 rushing champion Wendell Smallwood. This marked the first time since 1999 that five players were taken in the NFL draft and pointed to an upswing in talent for WVU.
2017 NFL Draft First Look: WVU Players Who Could Go In The First Round
