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The First Annual WVSports.com 'Recruting Hot Board' shows all recruits currently holding offers from WVU, and their approximate liklihood of commitment. The scale is to be loosely interpreted as follows: Hot (50% chance or better), Warm (30%-49% chance), Cool (10%-29% chance), Cold (9% chance or less). Please remember these designations are the opinions of the WVsports.com staff using the best of their current knowledge of the WVU recruiting landscape. This feature will be updated frequently and was last updated: 2/2/2011 (Version 3.3) See all update notes
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2012 Recruiting Targets at the QB Position
Ford Childress Lead Recruiter: Holgorsen |
Temperature Take:
A prototypical pocket passing quarterback, Childress committed to the Mountaineers in April while on an unofficial visit. Recently, won top QB honors at the Texas 7-on-7 state championships and was one of the most accurate passers in attendance, displaying good arm strength and decision making. Has picked up offers from Arizona and Arizona State, with others including Oklahoma State showing interest but remains firmly committed to the Mountaineers and enrolled early to compete during the spring.(Updated 01/08) | | Kinkaid High School
Houston, TX Ht: 6'4
Wt: 210
40: 4.8 Other Offers:
Arizona, Arizona State
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Anthony Jennings Lead Recruiter: Spavital |
Temperature Take:
Jennings visited West Virginia during the spring and by all accounts enjoyed his time in Morgantown, but after his showing in the Elite 11 his recruitment has skyrocketed attracting recent offers from Alabama and Nebraska. The athletic signal caller has interest in the Mountaineers, but it's going to be a battle to get him in gold and blue especially with more and more interest coming in daily. | | Marietta HS
Marietta, GA Ht: 6'2
Wt: 202
40: 4.52 Other Offers:
Bama, NEB, VT, Ark, Iowa, UN, BC, UK among others Articles:
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Ford Childress Lead Recruiter: Holgorsen |
Temperature Take:
A prototypical pocket passing quarterback, Childress committed to the Mountaineers in April while on an unofficial visit. Recently, won top QB honors at the Texas 7-on-7 state championships and was one of the most accurate passers in attendance, displaying good arm strength and decision making. Has picked up offers from Arizona and Arizona State, with others including Oklahoma State showing interest but remains firmly committed to the Mountaineers and enrolled early to compete during the spring.(Updated 01/08) | | Kinkaid High School
Houston, TX Ht: 6'4
Wt: 210
40: 4.8 Other Offers:
Arizona, Arizona State
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Roshard Burney Lead Recruiter: Gillespie |
Temperature Take:
Burney committed to the Mountaineers in late November after holding them high on his list for the better part of three months. Had an excellent visit in October. A talented bigger back, Burney has a nice complement of speed and power. Also close friends with current commitment Devonte Robinson.(Updated 11/29) | | Palm Beach Gardens H.S.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL Ht: 5'11
Wt: 210
40: 4.52 Other Offers:
Illinois, Cincy, Purdue, Rutgers, among others Articles:
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Torry Clayton Lead Recruiter: Gillespie |
Temperature Take:
Clayton is a talented runner that visited West Virginia for the Louisville game and committed to the Mountaineers in mid-January. A second team all-state player in the highest level of Florida football, Clayton has the size and speed to become a staple of the Mountaineers offense in the future. (Updated 01/17) | | South Dade H.S.
Homestead, FL Ht: 5'9
Wt: 195
40: 4.52 Other Offers:
Illinois, Cincy, Memphis, UCF Articles:
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Running backs committed elswhere: Randy Johnson (Miami), Jonathan Williams (Missouri), Nick Tompkins (Michigan ).
Anthony Jennings Lead Recruiter: Spavital |
Temperature Take:
Jennings visited West Virginia during the spring and by all accounts enjoyed his time in Morgantown, but after his showing in the Elite 11 his recruitment has skyrocketed attracting recent offers from Alabama and Nebraska. The athletic signal caller has interest in the Mountaineers, but it's going to be a battle to get him in gold and blue especially with more and more interest coming in daily. | | Marietta HS
Marietta, GA Ht: 6'2
Wt: 202
40: 4.52 Other Offers:
Bama, NEB, VT, Ark, Iowa, UN, BC, UK among others Articles:
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Devonte Robinson Lead Recruiter: Gillespie |
Temperature Take:
A big athletic outside wide receiver that is a playmaker. Was a priority of the staff on the outside. Committed to the Mountaineers in mid-July, but did not rule out possibly taking visits later this fall. | | Village Academy
Delray Beach, FL
Ht: 6'2
Wt: 175
40: 4.47 Other Offers:
Mich St, UConn, Wake, Minn, Illinois, among others Articles:
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Darreal 'Dee' Joyner Lead Recruiter: Gillespie |
Temperature Take:
Committed to West Virginia Aug. 1, Joyner is under the radar after playing at a small school in Georgia a year ago. But has transfered to Miami Central (Fla.) for this season. He has a highlight film that sticks out to you and appears very quick and athletic. Originally planned to enrolly early, but will enroll in the summer instead. (Updated 01/08) | | Miami Central
Miami, FL Ht: 5'11
Wt: 185
40: 4.4 Other Offers:
Illinois, Minn, Wake, Bowling Green Articles:
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Devonte Mathis Lead Recruiter: Gillespie |
Temperature Take:
Mathis committed to the Mountaineers in November after a great visit to Morgantown in October. Citing the coaching staff, the offense and the tradition of success that Miramar players have had at WVU, Mathis considers himself a solid commit, although he could take additional visits.(Updated 11/15) | | Miramar
Miramar, FL Ht: 6'2
Wt: 210
40: 4.66 Other Offers:
FSU, OSU, USF, Ole Miss, Wake, UCF Articles:
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Travares Copeland Lead Recruiter: Lockwood |
Temperature Take:
A versatile athlete, that's projects as a slot for the Mountaineers. Likes the West Virginia offense and how he could do in the system. He committed on signing day over Florida International, after a great visit in early December.(Updated 02/02) | | Treasure Coast
Port St. Lucie, FL Ht: 5'11
Wt: 175
40: 4.5 Other Offers:
Cincy, Illinois, Kentucky, Mich St., South Carolina, Wake, among others Articles:
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Will Johnson Lead Recruiter: Lockwood |
Temperature Take:
Johnson is a big bodied wide receiver that could fill the role of Tyler Urban, who will graduate at season's end. Committed to the Mountaineers after officially visiting Dec. 9 and being impressed by both the coaching staff and the offense. Johnson is a big bodied target that will provide a threat over the middle for the Mountaineers.(Updated 01/08) | | Osseo
Osseo, MN Ht: 6'6
Wt: 245
40: 4.7 Other Offers:
Auburn, Miami (FL), Ole Miss, Iowa, Minn., amoung others Articles:
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Jordan Thompson Lead Recruiter: Dawson |
Temperature Take:
Thompson committed to the Mountaineers in late November after receiving an offer earlier in the month. A shifty slot receiver with great hands and route running, Thompson enrolled early and will compete in spring drills.(Updated 01/08) | | Katy H.S.
Katy, TX Ht: 5'9
Wt: 163
40: 4.4 Other Offers:
None Articles:
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Wide Receivers committed elsewhere: Angelo Jean-Louis (Miami), Frank Epitropoulos (Ohio State), Herb Waters (Miami), Jordan Westerkamp (Nebraska), Cameron Wilson (Iowa), Deante' Gray (Stanford), Marcus Johnson (Texas Tech), D'Mauri Jones (Miami), Kyle Kerrick (Michigan State), Corey Coleman (Baylor), Roger Lewis (Ohio State), Armani Cooper (Alabama), Chris & Demetrius Davis (Pitt)
Tyler Orlosky Lead Recruiter: Bedenbaugh |
Temperature Take:
A classic Ohio-bred run grader, Orlosky is welcomed addition to the Mountaineers 2012 recruiting class. Choose West Virginia due to his comfort level with the coaching staff and one of the top ten ranked lineman in the Buckeye State. | | St. Edward
Lakewood, OH
Ht: 6'4
Wt: 290
Other Offers:
Mich St., Mich, Northwestern, Illinois, Bowling Green, Akron Articles:
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Tony Matteo Lead Recruiter: Bedenbaugh |
Temperature Take:
Matteo will play center for the Mountaineers and committed on an unofficial visit at the end of July. At 6-foot-5, Matteo will provide a big body for the position and his relationship with Bill Bedenbaugh and Dana Holgorsen played a pivatol role in his recruitment. Plays with a mean streak. (Updated 7/30) | | Manchester
Akron, OH Ht: 6'5
Wt: 280
Other Offers:
Cincy, Pitt, Uconn, Bowling Green, Toledo, among others Articles:
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Mark Glowinski Lead Recruiter: Bedenbaugh |
Temperature Take:
Glowinski was an J.C. All American this past season and will provide the immediate help the Mountaineers are looking for at the tackle position. Visited West Virginia for the Jan. 13 weekend and named the Mountaineers his current leader and then committed shortly after his in home visit later that week. (Updated 01/22) | | Lackawanna C.C.
Scranton, PA Ht: 6'5
Wt: 290 Other Offers:
Connecticut, USF, ECU, Kansas State Articles:
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Adam Pankey Lead Recruiter: Dunlap |
Temperature Take:
Originally committed to Pittsburgh, Pankey selected the Moiuntaineers on signing day. The tackle opened up his reccruitment after Todd Graham departed to Arizona State and he officially visited Morgantown the weekend of Jan 13. On that visit, Pankey had an excellent trip and decided to ink with the Mountaineers. (Updated 02/02) | | Hamilton
Hamilton, OH Ht: 6'5
Wt: 330 Other Offers:
Indiana, Louisville, NC State, Pittsburgh Articles:
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Offensive Lineman committed elsewhere: Kyle Kalis (Michigan), Jessamen Dunker (Florida), Chris Muller (Rutgers), Taylor Decker (Notre Dame), J.J. Denman (Penn State), Kyle Dodson (Wisconsin), Mike Madaras (Maryland), Jim Cashman (Boston College), Ereck Flowers (Miami), Simon Goines (Missouri), Mark Harrell (Notre Dame), Anthony Stanko (Penn State), Adam DePietro (Northwestern), Zach Higgins (Michigan State), Kenton Playko (Northwestern), Dan Voltz (Wisconsin), Caleb Stacey (Michigan), Frank Taylor (Boston College), Brian Gaia (Penn State), Ian Park (Northwestern), Brandon Arcidiacono (Rutgers). Greg Pyke (Georgia), Blake Fromang (Vanderbilt), Will Latu (Auburn)
Imarjaye Albury Lead Recruiter: Gillespie |
Temperature Take:
Albury committed to West Virginia in early March after receving his offer. An aggressive defensive lineman, he looks to be a perfect match for the 3-3-5 front. After his visit in October Albury enrolled early in January to get a head start on his college career. (Updated 10/14) | | Northwestern
Miami, FL Ht: 6'1
Wt: 290
Other Offers:
Wake, Louisville, Kentucky, Marshall, Buffalo, FAU Articles:
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Korey Harris Lead Recruiter: Gillespie |
Temperature Take:
Harris committed in early August without taking a visit to campus. A prototypical rush end, Harris is tall and rangy. Plays in a 3-3-5 defense at his high school, so is comfortable with the system. Will visit for the first game of the season against Marshall. (Updated 8/3) | | Bartram Trail
Fruit Cove, FL Ht: 6'4
Wt: 230
40: 4.8
Other Offers:
Cincy, NC State, FIU, W. Michigan, Marshall Articles:
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Christian Brown Lead Recruiter: Kirelawich |
Temperature Take:
Brown committed to the Mountaineers shortly after his visit in early December. A talented defensive lineman, Brown could play on the inside or on the edge for the Mountaineers.(Updated 01/08) | | Bridgeton H.S.
Bridgeton, NJ Ht: 6'2
Wt: 280
Other Offers:
Illinois, Kentucky, Iowa St., USF, NC State, Purdue Articles:
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Noble Nwachukwu Lead Recruiter: Roberts |
Temperature Take:
Nwachukwu added his name to the commit list after an impressive unofficial visit at the end of July. Has the frame to add significant weight and plays with a non-stop motor. Could be an impact defensive end or rush linebacker in the future. (Updated 7/30) | | Wylie
Wylie, TX Ht: 6'2
Wt: 240
40: 4.7 Other Offers:
Iowa, Houston, Kansas, Rice, among others Articles:
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Eric Kinsey Lead Recruiter: Gillespie |
Temperature Take:
A teammate of Imarjaye Albury, Kinsey was recruited by both his teammate and Robert Gillespie. And that paid off when the talented defender committed to West Virginia. Visited in October and had a great trip, and has recent seen the interest pickup. Considered a very strong West Virginia lean, Kinsey is projected at outside linebacker at the collegiate level. (Updated 02/02) | | Miami Northwestern
Miami, FL Ht: 6'3
Wt: 245
Other Offers:
Ole Miss, Georgia, South Carolina, Purdue, among others Articles:
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Defensive Lineman committed elsewhere: Se'von Pittman (Michigan State), Tom Stobel (Michigan), Myles Hillard (Pittsburgh), Allen Jackson (Duke), Pharoah Brown (Michigan), Michael Moore (Virginia), Brent Wilkerson (Penn State), Ryan Leahy (Cincinnati), Roman Braglio (Maryland), Jake O'Donnell (Miami), Derek Dowrey (Penn State), Eric Kinsey (Ole Miss), PJ Gallo (Maryland), Arthur Goldberg (Wisconsin), J.P Holtz (Penn State), Darryl Render (Pitt), Greg Kuhar (Northwestern), Charles Tapper (Oklahoma)
Sam Lebbie Lead Recruiter: Roberts |
Temperature Take:
Lebbie committed to the Mountaineers on an unofficial visit at the end of July. After building solid relationships with both Coach Roberts and Coach Casteel. Lebbie is slated to play outside linebacker for the Mountaineers, looks to be college-ready at this point standing a solid 6-foot-2, 235-pounds. Lebbie is now done with the recruiting process and will focus on his academics (Updated 7/30) | | DeMatha
Hyattsville, MD Ht: 6'2
Wt: 240
40: 4.6
Other Offers:
Cincy, Illinois, UNC, Rutgers, Maryland, among others Articles:
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Garrett Hope Lead Recruiter: Dawson |
Temperature Take:
Hope committed to the Mountaineers on his official visit after receiving his long awaited offer while on campus. Likes that West Virginia will play in the Big 12 and has the potential to even grow into a position along the defensive line down the road. (Updated 01/22) | | The Woodlands
The Woodlands, TX Ht: 6'3
Wt: 220
40: 4.67
Other Offers:
Northwestern Articles:
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Linebackers committed elsewhere: Khalil Pettway (SMU), Noor Davis (Stanford), Joe Bolden (Michigan), Jawand Blue (Virginia Tech), Darreon Herring (Vanderbilt), Reggie Northrup (Miami), Eric Striker (Oklahoma), Devin Vandyke (Virginia Tech), Josh Witt (Miami), AJ Hillard (Arizona), Kenneth Bynum (Cincinnati), Ey'Shawn McClain (Cincinnati), Ryan Flanningan (Texas Tech).
Karl Joseph Lead Recruiter: Lockwood |
Temperature Take:
Joseph committed to the Mountianeers shortly after his visit to Morgantown Dec. 9. A skilled athlete, Joseph could play a number of safety positions and displays excellent tackling and ball skills. An early enrollee, Joseph is on campus and ready to compete in spring drills. (Updated 01/08) | | Edgewater
Orlando, FL Ht: 5'11
Wt: 190
40: 4.6 Other Offers:
LSU, Miami (FL), Louisville, Nebraska, South Carolina, Virginia, among others Articles:
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Kimlon 'KJ' Dillon Lead Recruiter: Lockwood |
Temperature Take:
Dillon had placed the Mountaineers squarely at the top of his list for the better part of his recruitment, and committed on his official visit in early December. Has a great relationship with Cornerbacks Coach David Lockwood and is a very athletic safety that excells in run support. (Updated 12/12) | | Apopka
Apopka, FL Ht: 6'2
Wt: 180
40: 4.6 Other Offers:
Arkansas, FIU, Indiana, Iowa St., Purdue, USF, among others Articles:
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Sean Walters Lead Recruiter: Gillespie |
Temperature Take:
Walters is an under the radar prospect, that popped up on the Mountaineers radar late but committed on his official visit. A big safety prospect, Walters has the frame and potential to add weight and drop down to play linebacker. Walters is currently in Morgantown as an early enrollee.(Updated 01/08) | | Hallandale H.S.
Hallandale Beach, FL Ht: 6'2
Wt: 195
Other Offers:
Minnesota, USF, Western Michigan Articles:
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Jarrod Harper Lead Recruiter: Casteel |
Temperature Take:
Harper was the first pledge of the 2012 recruiting class and is an athletic safety that plays running back in high school. Could play any of the safety positions for West Virginia and if he continues to add bulk could even have a future at linebacker. | | Mountain Ridge
Frostburg, MD Ht: 6'1
Wt: 200
40: 4.5
Other Offers:
None, but heavy interest from Mich St., and Stanford Articles:
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Safeties commited elsewhere: Marcus Maye (Florida), Jarrod Wilson (Michigan), Allen Gant (Michigan).
Nana Kyeremeh Lead Recruiter: Dunlap |
Temperature Take:
Kyeremeh committed to the Mountaineers after long, hard-fought two-team battle between West Virginia and Boston College. A very skilled a speedy secondary prospect, Kyeremeh is slated to begin his career at either cornerback or safety and has played both in the past. Selected the Mountaineers due to his comfort with the coaching staff and the school's engineering program. (Updated 1/16) | | Thomas Worthington
Worthington, OH Ht: 5'10
Wt: 165
40: 4.4 Other Offers:
BC, Northwestern, Toledo, Ball St., Akron Articles:
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Cornerbacks committed elsewhere: Travis Blanks (Clemson), Alex Carter (Stanford), Ronald Darby (Notre Dame), Vernon Davis (Miami), Hugs Etienne (Wisconsin), Donaldven Manning (Virginia Tech), Tyvis Powell (Ohio State), Larry Hope (Miami), Terrell Burt (Baylor), Cody Quinn (Illinois).
Brandon Napoleon Lead Recruiter: Lockwood |
Temperature Take:
Napoleon decided to follow in his father Eugene's footsteps and commit to the Mountaineers at the end of an unofficial visit in mid-June. A very versatile athlete that plays quarterback in high school. At West Virginia he's been recruited as an athlete, with the opportunity to play quarterback or most likely as a defensive back. | | St. Peter's Prep
Jersey City, NJ Ht: 6'0
Wt: 175
40: 4.45 Other Offers:
UNC, Rutgers, Illinois, Indiana, Uconn, Temple, among others Articles:
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Update Notes
Version 3.3: Finalized Signing Day Recruiting Class of 2012
Version 1.0: OL Mark Glowinski (Committed to WVU), LB Garrett Hope(Committed to WVU), CB Daniel Gray (Added to Board), RB Ti'on Green (Removed from Board), OL Sunny Odogwu (Added to Board), Daniel Grey (Added to Board), LB Ike Spearman (Removed from Board), ATH Chaz Whittaker (Removed from Board), CB James Sanford (Removed From Board), WR Joel Caleb (Updated Temp Take), OL Sunny Odogwu (Updated Temp Take), DL Willie Paisley (Updated Temp Take), DL Trevon Coley (Updated Temp Take), S Demetrious Cox (Removed from Board), OL Simon Goines (Removed from Board), DL Eric Kinsey (Updated Temp Take), DL Trae Clark (Updated Temp Take), WR Deontay McManus (Updated Temp Take), WR Tavares Copeland (Updated Temp Take), Deaysean Rippy (Updated Temp Take), CB Daniel Gray (Updated Temp Take), LB Schyler Myles (Updated Temp Take), WR Tavares Copeland (Updated Temp Take), William Paisley (Removed from Board), Trevon Coley (Removed from Board)
Version 3.0: RB Albert Reid (Removed from Board), OL Pierce Burton (Removed From Board), OL Tavon Rooks (Removed from Board), OL Robert Conyers (Removed from Board), DL Charles Tapper (Removed from Board), ATH Cyrus Jones (Removed From Board), S Lucas Tompson (Removed from Board), LB Jaylen Coleman (Removed from Board), OL Ryan Brodie (Removed from Board), WR Will Johnson (Committed to WVU), Daniel McKinney (Updated Temp Take), OL Christian Brown (Committed to WVU), S Karl Joseph (Committed to WVU), LB Schyler Myles (Updated Temp Take), LB Deaysean Rippy (Updated Temp Take), OL Kameron Davis (Updated Temp Take), WR Jordan Thompson (Updated Temp Take), QB Ford Childress (Updated Temp Take), WR Dee Joyner (Updated Temp Take), DL Imarjaye Albury (Updated Temp Take), WR Tavares Copeland (Updated Temp Take), RB Torry Clayton (Updated Temp Take), LB T.J. Neal (Updated Temp Take), RB David Smith (Updated Temp Take), OL Adam Pankey (Added to Board), OL Mark Glowinski (Added to Board), OL Sunny Odogwu (Added to Board), WR Alton Howard (Added to Board), RB Ti'on Green (Added to Board), RB David Smith (Updated Temp Take)
Version 2.4: ATH Cyrus Jones (Updated Temp Take), CB Donaldven Manning (Removed from Board), LB Tyrone Neal (Updated Temp Take), OL Tavon Rooks (Updated Temp Take), OL Charles Siddoway (Added to Board), DL Trae Clark (Updated Temp Take), LB Deaysean Rippy (Updated Temp Take), CB Nana Kyeremeh (Updated Temp Take), OL Pierce Burton (Updated Temp Take), OL Charles Siddoway (Removed from Board)
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