Former WVU linebacker Jared Barber announced via Twitter that he will be getting a tryout with the Carolina Panthers joining former WVU defensive back Daryl Worley who was drafted by the Panthers in the 3rd round of the NFL draft.
Also finding a home is former WVU punter Nick O’Toole who will be attending the Minnesota Vikings mini-camp.
With Barber and O’Toole getting tryouts, that makes 12 former Mountaineers taken either in the draft or signing as free agents.
Karl Joseph – Rd 1 (14) Raiders
Daryl Worley – Rd 3 (77) Panthers
Nick Kwiatkoski – Rd 4 (113) Bears
Wendell Smallwood – Rd 5 (153) Eagles
Kj Dillon – Rd 5 (159) Texans
Jared Barber – FA – Panthers
Nick O’Toole – FA – Vikings
Joe DePalma – FA – Eagles
Kyle Rose – FA – Browns
Shaq Petteway – FA – Chargers
Terrell Chestnut – FA – Chargers
Marquis Lucas – FA – Bills