MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Cornerback Hakeem Bailey and defensive end Ezekiel Rose junior, newcomers from the junior college level, have made instant impacts during West Virginia’s spring practice.
Bailey is vying for a starting job against seniors Elijah Battle and Mike Daniels, a competition that only figures to heat up once Syracuse graduate transfer Corey Winfield arrives this summer.
“Hakeem is having a good spring. I like where he’s at,” said Mountaineers defensive coordinator Tony Gibson. “He’s long, athletic, can run, and he’s smart — understands football.”
The 6-foot Bailey is an Atlanta native who came to WVU via Iowa Western Community College.