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WVU football: Several players switching positions in 2018

By Matthew Peaslee

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 26: The West Virginia Mountaineers on offense against the Utah Utes during Zaxby's Heart of Dallas Bowl on December 26, 2017 at Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 26: The West Virginia Mountaineers on offense against the Utah Utes during Zaxby's Heart of Dallas Bowl on December 26, 2017 at Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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MORGANTOWN, WV – NOVEMBER 04: The West Virginia Mountaineers prepare to take the field against the Iowa State Cyclones at Mountaineer Field on November 04, 2017 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
MORGANTOWN, WV – NOVEMBER 04: The West Virginia Mountaineers prepare to take the field against the Iowa State Cyclones at Mountaineer Field on November 04, 2017 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Dylan Tonkery

If there’s anybody who can handle this minor position change it’s Dylan Tonkery. The sophomore from Clarksburg learned a lot from hi brother, Wes, who led by his own example with the WVU football team nearly a decade ago.

The younger Tonkery will now be a MIKE linebacker. Last season, Tonkery had 15 toal tackles and 3.5 tackles for a loss. He redshirted two years ago and has his best years of football ahead of him.

Tonkery is 6-foot, 225 pounds and still adding onto that strong frame. With a little more speed, Tonkery will soon be in a perfect position to make big-time plays.

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