Wyatt Milum’s football journey has taken a big step forward. The former West Virginia University standout lineman traded in his familiar gold and blue jersey for the black, teal, and gold of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the team’s rookie minicamp this past weekend. Wearing No. 64, Milum dove right into the action and has already started adjusting to life in the NFL.
Milum, who was selected by the Jaguars in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft on April 25, took part in the team’s three-day rookie minicamp, where he quickly got a feel for the playbook, the environment, and the expectations. From learning new cadences to adjusting to a huddle-based offense, Milum is embracing every new challenge.
“Right now, it’s just the learning process,” Milum said following Saturday’s practice. “It ain’t too bad. I’m sure things will pick up when we get to training camp, but right now, it’s about learning and adjusting.”
While Jacksonville may be far from Morgantown — over 750 miles to be exact — Milum is finding the transition smoother than expected. He noted the biggest differences between his new home and West Virginia are the warmer temperatures and taller buildings.
“The only thing that’s different from West Virginia is there are a little bigger buildings and it’s a little hotter here,” Milum said with a smile. “But I always liked Florida. We used to come here for family vacations, so I’m glad to be here.”
On the field, however, there are more adjustments. College football, particularly at WVU, often runs with a high-tempo offense and minimal huddling. In the NFL, huddles are common, and understanding the cadence — the timing and rhythm of the quarterback’s signals — becomes crucial for offensive linemen.
“We were more of a tempo team in college,” Milum explained. “We didn’t huddle all the time. The cadence is a big thing. It’s a lot different from what we used in college.”
But Milum is quickly catching on. His goal is clear: protect franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence. After watching Lawrence play in high school, Milum now finds himself lining up to guard him.
“Just seeing Trevor out here is awesome,” Milum said. “I watched him when I was in high school. Just seeing him in the locker room is surreal.”
Lawrence, entering his fifth season, is recovering from a concussion that ended his 2024 campaign. Protecting him has become a top priority for the Jaguars, who invested heavily in offensive line help this offseason. Milum is ready to do his part.
“You don’t want no one touching the quarterback,” he said. “That’s the mindset here, and that’s why I love playing here already. No one touches Trevor.”
Milum has already made a strong impression. Jaguars head coach Liam Coen mentioned Milum by name as a standout performer during camp. That’s a great sign heading into the upcoming organized team activities (OTAs) later this month and mandatory minicamp in June.
Milum’s NFL journey is just beginning, but he’s already feeling at home. “Everyone that’s come here loves the game of football,” he said. “They’ve all brought energy, and I’m just happy to be part of this group of rookies. I’m just happy to be here.”
From West Virginia to Florida, from college to the pros, Wyatt Milum is embracing every step of the way — and Jaguars fans have reason to be excited about what’s to come.
