Wyatt Milum

Wyatt Milum, West Virginia, OT, 6064, 313 lbs, Senior

Draft Profile

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Overview

Wyatt Milum enters the NFL as a technically refined, high-floor prospect capable of contributing at either tackle spot while offering legitimate guard flexibility. His ability to process defensive fronts, execute assignments cleanly, and anchor against power rushers suggests an immediate transition to the professional level. Milum thrives in gap/power run schemes that emphasize physicality at the point of attack, allowing him to fire off the ball and create vertical displacement. While his arm length limitations and modest athleticism may prompt some teams to consider moving him inside, his outstanding track record in pass protection indicates he can remain at tackle. His skill set and temperament align well with teams like the Steelers or Browns, where the emphasis is placed on technique, power, and consistency rather than elite athletic traits. The floor here is a reliable swing tackle capable of stepping in as a starter when needed, but Milum’s ceiling is that of a long-term fixture on an offensive line, excelling in the run game while holding his own against all but the most dominant pass rushers. His combination of power, technique, and proven production makes him a strong Day 2 target, with outside potential to sneak into the latter portion of Round 1 for teams seeking immediate offensive line reinforcement.

Background

Raised in the heart of West Virginia, Milum solidified himself as the state’s premier offensive line recruit while playing at Spring Valley High School. His dominance earned him Sports Illustrated All-American honors and the Joe Stydahar Award, recognizing him as the best lineman in the state. His transition to college was seamless, as he earned Freshman All-American honors while starting eight games at right tackle for West Virginia. His development has been steady and methodical, reflecting the type of trajectory NFL teams value. After his freshman season, Milum secured the left tackle spot and started 31 consecutive games when healthy. His technical refinement resulted in significant improvement—after allowing three sacks in his first collegiate season, he went the final three years of his career without allowing a single sack. His standout 2023 season saw him allow only eight pressures across 753 snaps, earning Second-Team All-Big 12 honors while leading an offensive line that propelled West Virginia to the top rushing attack in the Power 5. His leadership was evident both on and off the field, as he became a three-time Academic All-Big 12 selection and earned the Iron Mountaineer Award in 2024. With nearly 3,000 offensive snaps logged across 47 games, Milum’s durability, consistency, and technical refinement make him one of the safest offensive line prospects in this class.

Scouting Report

Pros:

Milum’s initial punch is forceful and disruptive, instantly stunning defenders and allowing him to dictate engagements. His processing skills in handling stunts and twists stand out, as he maintains proper spacing and demonstrates advanced awareness in recognizing delayed rushers. His run-game finishing ability is relentless, sustaining blocks and driving defenders through contact. His anchor strength is among the best in the class, allowing him to absorb bull rushes without surrendering ground. His ability to read defensive movements pre- and post-snap ensures he rarely falls victim to schematic trickery. His pass-protection hand usage is refined, as he varies strike timing and placement while utilizing an effective independent-hand punch. His explosiveness off the snap allows him to beat defenders to the edge, positioning himself optimally against wide rushers. Despite his size, he remains a natural knee bender, maintaining leverage and pad level throughout reps.

Cons:

Milum’s below-average arm length creates challenges in maintaining optimal distance, making him vulnerable when rushers gain access to his frame. His lateral movement shows occasional stiffness when redirecting against inside counter moves, leading to some late adjustments against crafty edge rushers. His run-blocking technique, while effective, can be compromised when he leans too far forward, leading to misses against quick defenders. His limited experience pulling and working in space highlights an area for development in targeting moving defenders at the second level. His long torso occasionally results in balance issues when attempting to recover against speed rushers.

2023 (Jr.)

• Academic All-Big 12 Conference First Team
• All-American Honorable-Mention (Phil Steele)
• All-Big 12 Conference Second Team (Coaches, Phil Steele)
• Saw action on 753 offensive snaps, including 60 or more snaps in nine games
• Did not allow a sack or a quarterback hit and only eight pressures allowed in 2023
• Used on 305 pass blocking snaps, zero sacks allowed, zero quarterback hits allowed and only nine pressures
• WVU Offensive Champion: Texas Tech
• WVU Offensive Lineman of the Game: Duquesne, Texas Tech, UCF
• Member of the offensive line that led Power 5 in rushing yards per game and was No. 3 nationally in fewest sacks allowed
• Among Power 5 schools, WVU has the longest streak of games with 140 or more rushing yards (16), three more than any other team
• Graded out to 92% or better in 11 of the 12 games in 2023 in which he has played
• Has not allowed a sack in 23 of the last 25 games in which he played over the past two years
• Led WVU in great blocks (75) and was second in knockdowns (49) 

2022 (So.)

• Academic All-Big 12 Conference First Team
• Started all 12 games at left tackle
• WVU Offensive Lineman of the Game: Oklahoma
• Saw action on 849 plays, including being used on 70 or more in eight games
• Season-high 91 plays against Oklahoma
• Finished second with 36 knockdowns, including a season-high seven against Kansas State
• Had 47 great blocks, including 10 or more against Oklahoma (12) and Kansas State (10)
• Registered eight games without allowing a sack or having a missed assignment

2021 (Fr.)

• Played in 12 games and started eight at right tackle
• FWAA Freshman All-America Team
• The Athletic Freshman All-America Team
• On3 True Freshman All-America Team
• Saw action on 628 offensive plays, including a season-high 90 against Texas
• Used on 50 or more offensive plays in seven games
• Helped pave the way for Leddie Brown to rush for 1,000 yards
• WVU Offensive Lineman of the Game: Iowa State
• Finished with 32 knockdowns, including a season-high eight against Iowa State
• Registered 19 great blocks, including a season-high five at Kansas
• Did not surrender a sack in eight contests

High School

• Played offensive and defensive tackle for coach Brad Dingess at Spring Valley High
• Sports Illustrated -All-American, No. 1 right tackle in the nation and top-10 tackle overall
• Named 2020 All-American and was invited to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl game before it was canceled in October
• Named the 2020 recipient of the Joe Stydahar Award by the West Virginia Sportswriters Association, given to the state's top lineman
• Three-time West Virginia All-State honoree, earning first-team honors as a junior and senior and second team as a sophomore
• For his career, saw action on 1,480 plays, finishing with 198 knockdowns, did not allow a sack and graded out to 92.7%
• Was a three-time All-Mountain State Athletic Conference selection, twice on the first team (2020, 2019) and once on the second team (2018)
• Helped Spring Valley to finish 7-2 his senior season and second round of the state playoffs
• Saw action on 274 plays on offense
• Registered 36 knockdowns and did not allow a sack
• Graded out to 94.8% for the season
• Also had 23 tackles on defense, including 1.5 sacks, 7.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble and one blocked kick
• As a junior, helped lead Spring Valley to an 11-3 overall record, 7-1 in the Mountain State Region and No. 3 in the state
• Rated a four-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports
• An ESPN300 prospect, ranked No. 97-best player nationally and No. 15-best player in the region, No. 101 by 247Sports and No. 187 by Rivals ranked No. 10-best tackle prospect nationally by ESPN, No. 16 by 247Sports and No. 20 by Rivals
• No. 1 tackle prospect overall in West Virginia by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports

Personal

• Son of Todd and Francie Milum
• One of two children (1 sister)
• Majoring in multidisciplinary studies
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll
• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll