The West Virginia football program has filled a need up front with a commitment from Huntingtown (Md.) 2025 defensive lineman Evan Powell.
Powell, 6-foot-4, 245-pounds, picked the Mountaineers over offers from Memphis, Marshall, Toledo, James Madison, Kent State, Buffalo and a number of others.
The Maryland prospect first received a scholarship offer from the Mountaineers when he visited campus for the Gold-Blue game at the end of April and things only continued to build from that point forward.
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That led to Powell coming to campus for his official visit over the June 21-23 weekend and committing to the program.
Powell was recruited by defensive line coach AJ Jackson, and he was critical in getting him to campus for his official visit and ultimately closing the deal on his commitment.
West Virginia is targeting Powell as a defensive end, but he has the versatility to play several different positions up front. And the coaches made it clear that he has some attributes that stand out.
“They liked my quickness, my ability to use my hands and my pass rush,” he said.
Powell is the third defensive lineman to commit to West Virginia in the 2025 class behind Nashville (Tn.) Lipscomb Academy 2025 defensive lineman Amir Leonard-Jean Charles and Upper Marlboro (Md.) Wise 2025 defensive end Taylor Brown. He is the 20th commitment overall in the 2025 cycle.
WVSports.com will have more with Powell in the near future.
