West Virginia wide receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton declares for 2023 NFL Draft

West Virginia wide receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton has declared for the 2023 NFL Draft.

The Mountaineers pass catcher took to Twitter to make his announcement on Wednesday afternoon, penning a heartfelt letter to the program.

Thank you West Virginia 🫶🏾 pic.twitter.com/54vwIgxRRR

— Bryce Ford-Wheaton (@Brycewheat3) November 30, 2022

Moreover, Wheaton spent four seasons at West Virginia, amassing 143 receptions for 1,867 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns. This past season was his most productive, as he caught 62 passes for 675 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns while dealing with uneven play from the quarterback position.

A former-three star recruit per the On3 Consensus, Bryce Ford-Wheaton made a name for himself at West Virginia, and will look to do so now in the NFL moving forward.

More on the 2023 NFL Draft

The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held at the plaza just outside of Union Station.

Round 1 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on both ESPN and NFL Network.

To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility. 100 underclassmen were approved for last year’s draft. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.

The 2023 NFL scouting combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.