MORGANTOWN, West Virginia — Moments ago, the West Virginia Mountaineers added yet another outstanding talent from the transfer portal
Devonte Golden-Nelson, a 5´10 180 pound defensive back who recently transferred from Akron, has committed to play for the Mountaineers! Last season, Golden-Nelson had 33 tackles and 7 passes defended for the Zips, and received offers from UNLV, Oklahoma State and Houston. Golden-Nelson has one year of eligibility remaining.
Golden-Nelson becomes the 17th player added from the transfer portal. Previously, the Mountaineers added two players from Jacksonville State – former Martinsburg High School players Jarod Bowie and Jacob Barrick – as well as Tulsa offensive line transfer Walter Young Bear, Jordan Scruggs, a cornerback from South Alabama, Oran Singleton, a wide receiver from Eastern Michigan, Jaylen Henderson, a quarterback from Texas A&M, former North Carolina linebacker Ashton Woods, former Youngstown State wide receiver Cyrus Traugh, Catawba running back LJ Turner, Tulane kicker Ethan Head, Iowa tight end Johnny Pascuzzi, Chattanooga safety Jordan Walker, defensive back Michael Coats, Jr., as well as Jacksonville State defensive backs Fred Perry and Derek Carter.…