2021 Iron Mountaineer Award Winners

The 2021 Iron Mountaineer Award is presented to the top offseason strength and conditioning performers

West Virginia University football players Leddie Brown, Zach Frazier, Graeson Malashevich, Tony Mathis Jr., and Scottie Young were named the recipients of the 2021 Iron Mountaineer Award, presented to the most outstanding performers in WVU’s offseason strength and conditioning program.

Kevin Kinder - WVU Football

Since 1996, 72 players have been tabbed with Iron Mountaineer distinction, including 13 who have earned the award more than once. Brown is a senior running back, Frazier is a sophomore offensive lineman, Malashevich is a redshirt sophomore receiver, Tony Mathis Jr. is a redshirt sophomore running back and Young is a redshirt senior safety.

The winners are the best in the testing at the conclusion of winter conditioning, measuring the broad jump, vertical jump, bench, squat, power clean lift, 225 bench, 40-yard sprint, pro shuttle, three cone, 60-yard shuttle and the 10/20-yard sprint. The winners are selected from three groups: FB/TE/LB/SP, QB/RB/WR/DB and OL/DL. The top performers in each category are selected by their teammates, earning the Iron Mountaineer Award.

The distinctive award is a 6.2-pound coal statue made entirely of native West Virginian natural resources: coal, wood and natural wood stain. One permanent Iron Mountaineer with the names of all winners is on display in the WVU strength and conditioning complex.

Past winners include: 

2020 - Dante Bonamico, Noah Guzman, James Gmiter and Bryce Ford-Wheaton 

2019 – Josh Chandler-Semedo, Reese Donahue, Colton McKivitz, Alec Sinkfield 

2018 – Gary Jennings Jr., Colton McKivitz, David Sills V, Dylan Tonkery 

2017 – David Long Jr., Jon Lewis and Elijah Wellman 

2016 – Darrien Howard, Tyler Orlosky, Daikiel Shorts Jr., Elijah Wellman 

2015 – Jared Barber, Karl Joseph, Tyler Orlosky

2014 – Cody Clay, Mark Glowinski, Daryl Worley 

2013 – Connor Arlia, Isaiah Bruce, Will Clarke 

2012 – Jeff Braun, Will Clarke, Ryan Nehlen, Taige Redman; 2011 – Will Clarke, Najee Goode, Keith Tandy 

2010 – Matt Lindamood, Chris Neild, Noel Devine, Don Barclay, Keith Tandy

2009 – Noel Devine, Chris Neild, Nate Sowers, J.T. Thomas, Reed Williams 

2008 – Zac Cooper, J.T. Thomas, Sowers 

2007 – Keilen Dykes, Ovid Goulbourne, Darius Reynaud 

2006 – Pat Liebig, Marc Magro, Steve Slaton

2005 – Craig Wilson, Owen Schmitt, Jason Colson 

2004 – Craig Wilson, Scott Gyorko, Mike Lorello 

2003 – Quincy Wilson, Pat Liebig 

2002 – Rasheed Marshall, Lance Nimmo

2001 – David Upchurch, Shawn Hackett

2000 – Avon Cobourne, Khori Ivy, Chris Edmonds, Antwan Lake 

1999 – Greg Robinette, Barrett Green, Boo Sensabaugh, Khori Ivy 

1998 – Tanner Russell, Boo Sensabaugh, Eric de Groh, Shawn Foreman

1997 – Curtis Keaton, Steve Lippe 

1996 – Bernardo Amerson, Charles Emanuel.

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