The transfer from Northwest Mississippi Community College likely knew that he would be behind Rushel Shell as the Mountaineers’ feature back in a developing offense, but with this year’s team a wealth of opportunity abounds.
Shell, a senior, complemented Wendell Smallwood in the backfield last season. Smallwood is now with the Philadelphia Eagles, so this is truly Shell’s time to shine. There are only five other running backs on the team and Shell is the only senior.
At a position littered with underclassmen, RB coach Ja’Juan Seider needs another playmaker to step up right away.