West Virginia Could Get Huge Boost to Receiver Room This Week

The Mountaineers are hopeful to get veteran receiver Justin Robinson back in the mix.

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West Virginia senior wide receiver Justin Robinson made arguably the catch of the year in the Backyard Brawl against Pitt but hasn't played in a game since due to an undisclosed injury.

On Monday, WVU head coach Neal Brown spoke with the media and shared a promising update on his status along with a few others who didn't want to name.

“Justin Robinson was close (to playing) last week. He practiced today and I think he’ll be back," Brown said. "The rest of the guys that got injured in the game, I’ll know more probably through Wednesday. I don’t know if all of them will practice maybe to Wednesday, but I’m hopeful. There’s nobody that’s definitely out as of right now.”

The 6-foot-4, 220-pound target has hauled in three receptions for 58 yards and two touchdowns in two games this season. The production may not pop off the page, but he's going to be a valuable piece of this Mountaineer offense in the second half of the season. His length and size will stress opposing defenses, especially in the red zone when they have to account for him in addition to tight end Kole Taylor.

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