How former Mountaineers performed in NFL Week 18
As the NFL’s Week 18 slate of games concluded, eight former West Virginia players took the field, while one was inactive. One Mountaineer played in a thrilling division-clinching game, as another suffered a loss with the NFC’s one seed on the line.
Here’s a look at how everyone played and was graded by PFF.
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Wyatt Milum, G
In a limited snap count of 12, Milum performed exceptionally well, earning a grade of 86.6. He saw the most action of the season at left guard, totaling nine snaps at the position and seeing three snaps as an inline tight end. He was on the field for eight runs and four pass plays.
As a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Milum will get his first taste of the playoffs against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 1 p.m. The game will be broadcast on CBS.
Zach Frazier, C
Frazier played all 75 offensive snaps in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ thrilling AFC North clinching victory against the Baltimore Ravens. He was graded the best in pass protection at 85.7, where he did not allow a quarterback pressure, allowing Aaron Rodgers to throw for 294 yards and a touchdown.
Frazier will get his second playoff experience as the Steelers take on the Houston Texans at 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
McKivitz struggled with an opportunity to clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC as the San Francisco 49ers suffered a 13-3 loss against the Seattle Seahawks. Playing in all 42 offensive snaps, McKivitz allowed four quarterback pressures as the 49ers only mustered 127 yards through the air.
McKivitz is set to play in the playoffs against the Philadelphia Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The game will be broadcast on Fox.
Rex Sunahara, LS
Sunahara ended his season with the Cleveland Browns victorious against the Cincinnati Bengals. He snapped nine times, for five punts and four kick attempts, being graded at 60.1.
Austin Brinkman, LS
Brinkman finished his rookie season playing in all 17 games for the Houston Texans. In the final week, he recorded 11 snaps with three punts and eight kick attempts. Brinkman is gearing up for his first taste of the playoffs as the Texans take on the Steelers.
Rasul Douglas, CB
Douglas finished his season, only missing eight snaps in the Miami Dolphins’ 38-10 loss against the New England Patriots. He made two tackles while allowing three catches for 48 yards.
After only recording eight snaps last week, Sills improved his total to 45 to end the season. He was used in 30 passing plays and blocked 15 times. He was targeted one time, making a reception for 11 yards.
Dante Stills, DT
Stills finished one tackle short of a season high at three, while missing one and putting no pressure on the quarterback. He played in 27 snaps, 13 at defensive tackle and 12 as a defensive end.
Geno Smith, QB
After suffering an ankle sprain in Week 17, Smith was inactive for the final week of the season.
PFF Grades
| Name | Position | Grade |
| Wyatt Milum | G | 86.6 |
| Zach Frazier | C | 76.4 |
| Colton McKivitz | T | 63.5 |
| Rex Sunahara | LS | 60.1 |
| Austin Brinkman | LS | 57 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 56.2 |
| David Sills V | WR | 54.5 |
| Dante Stills | DT | 48.8 |
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