MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Caden Biser received such a warm welcome to Morgantown that he has decided to take advantage of a chance to play at West Virginia University. On December 7, Biser was offered a preferred walk-on opportunity from the Mountaineer coaching staff. Biser accepted that invitation Sunday and will compete for WVU this fall.
“Ever since I was little, I always wanted to play at WVU,” Biser said. “I am already in Morgantown, so why not go to school in Morgantown.
“I have always dreamed about being a Mountaineer and playing in the old gold and blue.”
Biser played his first three seasons of high school football at Keyser High School for his father, Sean. When Sean was named the new Morgantown head coach last spring, Caden made a smooth transition to life as a Mohigan.
“I felt comfortable the first day I was here. The hospitality was amazing. They have treated us like we were family since day one.”
Sean played offensive line for the Mountaineers from 1990-1993 and coached Caden throughout his high school years.
“He has shaped me into the man I am today,” Caden said of his father. “He taught me lessons through life on and off the field on how to face adversity, how to make proper tackles. He has always led me through life.”
Caden excelled in his lone season at Morgantown High School. He won the Howley Award as the state’s top linebacker. Playing in just six games, Biser racked up 51 tackles.
“The hard work I put in during the offseason and in-season, I came in everyday ready to work to get better. That gave me more opportunities to get a chance to play.
“I have seen walk-ons succeed and I want to be one of those walk-ons. I want to strive and work as hard as I can to get to where I need to be to be successful.”
Like his two older brothers Jacob and Jackson, who play at Frostburg State in Maryland, Caden will get the opportunity to prove himself at the college level. He received offers to play at Frostburg, Wheeling, Charleston, Glenville State and Robert Morris. Biser is confident he can catch the eye of the WVU coaches as many walk-ons have through consistent work ethic.
“I am working on my field work and agility. Getting better as an all-around football player will help.
“I can single myself out by working hard and coming in everyday and making myself better, being the hardest worker out there.”