MORGANTOWN, WV — In a heartfelt and history-making moment, former West Virginia University quarterback Garrett Greene has released an emotional open letter to Mountaineer Nation, the entire WVU community, and fans around the globe — and it’s sending shockwaves through college football!
Now officially part of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following the latest NFL Draft, Greene took to social media to express his deep gratitude to the university that molded him, the fans who stood by him, and the entire WVU ecosystem that helped shape his journey to the big leagues.
> “Thank you, Mountaineer Nation. From the first day I put on that jersey, I felt your love. You believed in me, stood by me in the highs and the lows, and helped me become not just a better athlete — but a better man,” Greene wrote.
He called Morgantown “home” and praised the “enabling environment that fostered the growth of my career through the years,” touching fans with his sincerity and humility.
Greene’s journey from college standout to NFL draftee is nothing short of inspirational — and his words reflect the deep bond he has with West Virginia and its people.
The letter has already gone viral among fans, alumni, and sports media, with many calling it “one of the most heartfelt goodbye messages ever from a WVU athlete.”
Stay tuned to ESPN for exclusive updates on Garrett Greene’s transition to the NFL and more behind-the-scenes coverage.
