Report: Ryan Nehlen to Return to WVU Football Staff

A familiar face makes his way back to Morgantown.

Ryan Nehlen, the grandson of legendary WVU football coach Don Nehlen, is making his way back to the program. 

According to Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports, Nehlen is leaving his job as the tight ends coach at McNeese State to become an analyst at WVU. Details of the role have yet to be announced.

Nehlen previously served as an offensive analyst for the Mountaineers from 2018-22, spending time with Dana Holgorsen and Neal Brown.

Nehlen's role at WVU was to organize, implement and maintain all aspects of game analysis for the offensive coaching staff. He analyzed game film and formulated game plans to assist the offensive coaching staff with game preparation.

Nehlen played receiver at West Virginia from 2011-12 and recorded 12 receptions for 101 yards, and two touchdowns.

Also in the Zenitz report, WVU offensive line grad assistant Ty Hinson is leaving the program to take the tight ends job that Nehlen is leaving at McNeese State.

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