WVU's Irvin goes to Seattle in first round of NFL Draft

April 27, 2012 1:51 am
  • West Virginia's Bruce Irvin and Will Clarke sack Pitt's Tino Sunseri in the fourth quarter Friday.
    West Virginia's Bruce Irvin and Will Clarke sack Pitt's Tino Sunseri in the fourth quarter Friday.
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West Virginia defensive lineman Bruce Irvin became the first player of local interest selected in the NFL draft when the Seahawks picked him in the first round (15th overall).

Irvin is a pass rusher who was considered a top prospect because of his explosiveness and athleticism.

Paul Zeise: pzeise@post-gazette.com
First Published April 26, 2012 9:49 pm

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