Wyatt Milum, IOL, West Virginia
Size:
Height: 6064
Weight: 313
Arm: 32 ⅛”
Hand: 10 ¼”
Accomplishments:
Second-Team All-Big 12 (2023)
“Wyatt Milum’s fundamental strength and movement skills showcase a refined offensive tackle with the chance to start at the next level.”
Strengths:
Excellent play demeanor
Footwork
Strength
Concerns:
Over-aggressive at times
High chest
Film Analysis:
Wyatt Milum’s fundamental strength and movement skills showcase a refined offensive tackle with the chance to start along the front five at the next level. He aligns primarily at left tackle for West Virginia but has experience on the right side too.
In pass pro, Milum showcases excellent footwork to mirror and match opposing pass rushers. Can counter speed with ease to his outside shoulder and can quickly work up toward the line to stymie inside moves. Milum plays with a good base and technique that presents a high floor as a prospect at the position. Would like to see him work with increased depth in his lower half to reduce striking area from his opponents, but Milum’s length and mass make it tough for edge rushers to establish leverage.
Milum is a unique athlete who projects well as a potential blindside protector or a road-grading right tackle. Nasty finisher that looks to put defenders on the turf. Milum, however, does not sacrifice technique to throw bodies around. Plays at a smooth, calm tempo on passing downs that can dominate less nuanced pass rushers. He’s also displayed the IQ and lateral agility (Oklahoma State) to slide and counter delayed or free rushers.
As a run blocker, Milum is a joy to watch. He can operate on a vertical plane in a power-heavy run game or get out in space for offenses that want to attack east-west. Milum fires off the ball well and approaches each block with a violent demeanor that you like to see up front. Smooth in space that can quickly climb and seal off LBs. Heavy hands combined with good body positioning can push defenders backward.
Overall, Milum is an experienced tackle with the blend of athleticism and fundamental strength to project at multiple spots moving forward.
Prospect Projection: Day 2 — Adequate Starter
Written By: Ryan Fowler
