
Veteran WVU edge rusher with a nonstop motor and proven backfield disruption
Johnny Dingle was a sturdy, high-motor defensive end for West Virginia, listed at 6-3, 270, and praised for adding size and strength while keeping his burst as a pass rusher[2]. In his 2007 season, he posted 30 solo tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles, the kind of backfield production that makes coaches smile[1]. His best fit is a defense that values effort, edge pressure, and toughness over flashy measurables—he looks like the kind of player who turns “good” snaps into ugly problems for quarterbacks[1][2].