No. 5: Donavan Beaver, Offensive Tackle
The Mountaineers will undoubtedly see some shuffling along the offensive line next season after one key departure from their 2018 roster: left tackle Yodny Cajuste is heading to the NFL. Colton McKivitz will be the leader of the bunch, but the Mountaineers will have some depth up front that they’ve lacked in recent years, and Donavan Beaver could play a big role in that.
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The 6-foot-6, 275-pound tackle is a three-star recruit from Fredericksburg, Va., and is a top 25 player from the state. He held offers from Florida, Louisville, Maryland, Pitt and Syracuse among others, but committed to the Mountaineers during the summer of 2018.
Offensive line coach Joe Wickline will have around a dozen lineman to construct the best unit, but like most football teams, there’ll be plenty of shuffling as the team works out the kinks. With over half of those lineman having game experience, though, Beaver’s 2019 outlook will likely be in a reserve role.