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Explosive Durante might contribute early: ‘Could be the next big thing here’

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Those three practices Jovon Durante missed last week awaiting NCAA clearance? They won’t make or break his chances of playing as a West Virginia freshman.

The four-star receiver was a quick learner during summer 7-on-7s. He’s quick in almost every fashion.

“He’s a blur,” said West Virginia assistant JaJuan Seider, who spent more than three years recruiting Durante at a couple of South Florida high schools.

After only a few first-hand interactions on Mountaineer Field, Seider sounded reassured it was recruiting time wisely invested: “He could be that next big thing here.