With the Oakland Raiders selecting WVU defensive back Karl Joseph 14th overall in the NFL Draft Thursday night the West Virginia Mountaineers are now the only team in the nation to have a top 15 pick in four of the last five drafts (Kevin White (2015), Tavon Austin (2013), Bruce Irvin (2012), and now Karl Joseph).
#WVU is the only team in the nation with a Top 15 draft pick in four of the last five drafts. pic.twitter.com/QTxIXTsLiF
— WVU Football (@WVUfootball) April 29, 2016
However, that is not the only record set last night. With Joseph’s first round selection, Dana Holgorsen has overtaken Don Nehlen with four first round draft picks under his tenure, giving him the most in WVU history of any one coach. Nehlen had a total of three during his time in Morgantown (1980-2000).
Lastly, with Joseph’s selection Thursday night and more Mountaineers expected to be drafted over the next two days WVU head coach Dana Holgorsen has solidified his spot among the top coaches in the Big 12 Conference. Holgorsen is third among Big 12 coaches in NFL draft picks since 2011.
Among Big 12 coaches, @Holgorsendana has the third-most #NFLDraft picks since 2011. pic.twitter.com/HMnOfz9a4V
— WVU Football (@WVUfootball) April 28, 2016
