West Virginia Mountaineers offensive lineman Wyatt Milum proved himself in 2024 as one of college football’s top blockers. A natural left tackle with a consensus All-American to his name, Milum currently projects as one of the top offensive linemen in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Wyatt Milum’s Draft Profile and Measurements
- Height: 6’6″
- Weight: 315 pounds
- Position: Guard
- School: West Virginia
- Current Year: Senior
Milum’s Scouting Report
A native of Kenova, West Virginia, Milum attended Spring Valley High School and starred as an offensive tackle. He didn’t allow a single sack his entire high school career, earning him a four-star ranking and the consensus top recruit in the state.
Milum stayed home, committing to play college football for West Virginia. He stepped into the Mountaineers’ starting lineup pretty quickly, starting eight of the 12 games he played as a true freshman in 2021. All but four of his 622 offensive snaps were at right tackle.
Prior to his sophomore year in 2022, Milum switched over to left tackle, where he would stay as West Virginia’s starter for his remaining three seasons. He played 851 offensive snaps, not allowing a single sack in 462 pass-blocking reps.
There was some NFL buzz surrounding Milum going into his junior year after his strong sophomore performance. He was a second-team All-Big Ten performer in 2023, continuing his streak of not allowing a single sack all season. But rather than declare early for the 2024 NFL Draft, he ultimately opted to stay in school for his final year of eligibility.
This past season, Milum put together his best year, both from a grading and an accolades perspective. He had a 91.0 PFF grade and ended the year as a consensus All-American and the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year. And, like the previous two seasons, he didn’t allow a single sack.
Strengths
- Experienced starter with four years of Power Five starting experience to his name.
- Heavy-handed offensive lineman who has a powerful jab at the initial point of contact.
- Offers good grip strength in the run game, and once he delivers his strikes, he has the upper body power needed to control defensive linemen at the point of attack.
- Showcases good footwork in pass protection, maintaining a wide base and demonstrating ideal body control as he redirects laterally.
- Times his jabs well, both in pass protection and as a run blocker, and places them precisely.
- Does a good job of rolling his hips through contact to seal off defenders in the run game.
- Has the raw anchor strength needed to absorb blows and hold his own against power rushes in pass protection.
- Keeps his head on a swivel and processes stunts, delayed blitzes, and exotic rush packages very well.
Weaknesses
- Falls short of the preferred 33-inch arm-length parameter at offensive tackle, which could potentially kick him inside in the NFL.
- Only had one snap at guard in his four years at West Virginia.
- Has a higher center of gravity, which can make it tougher for him to generate proper knee bend and stay as the lower man.
- Uneven weight distribution can make balance an issue for him sometimes, particularly while he’s blocking on the move.
- Lateral quickness in pass protection isn’t bad, but it’s not particularly elite, either.
- Pad-level issues can be amplified by his narrowing his base at the point of attack, particularly as a run blocker.
Current Draft Projection and Summary
Relative to the average prospect heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, Milum is a safe projection. With proper hand placement, a high football IQ, and above-average play strength, he has the intelligence and power needed to slide into a starting NFL offensive line role from Day 1. His zone-gap versatility as a run blocker should help him out a considerable amount, too.
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Milum’s 2,933 offensive snaps give him a large sample size to work with. He’s a high-floor prospect, even though he’ll likely need to kick inside to guard due to his shorter arms. Though his athletic upside is relatively average, he’s not a bad enough athlete to where it’s a major concern in his game.
There are offensive linemen with higher ceilings in the 2025 NFL Draft than Milum, but his floor is one of the highest in the class. He feels like a likely second-round selection, assuming he ends up as a guard at the NFL level.
