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West Virginia is set to add several new members to the football team today as the 2025 recruiting class will sign their letters of intent with the football program.
Follow along as we update each letter of intent that rolls in throughout the day.
Adam Tomczyk, DL, 6-3, 255, Jr., Long Beach, Calif./Los Alamitos/Utah State/Cerritos
Played defensive end for coach Dean Grosfeld at Cerritos College … (2024): Earned All-State First-Team honors … played in nine games … finished with 43 tackles, including 16 solo stops, four sacks, nine tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one pass breakup … had a season-high eight tackles against Long Beach City, including three solo tackles, 1.5 sacks and three tackles for loss … recorded six tackles, including four unassisted tackles, a sack, two tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery … registered six tackles, assisted on a sack and had 1.5 tackles for loss at Citrus … (2023 – Utah State): Played defensive end for coach Blake Anderson … appeared in one game during the season and recorded one tackle against Idaho State … (2022 – Utah State): Redshirted … (High School): Played defensive line for coach Ray Fenton at Los Alamitos (California) High … earned Sunset League Defensive Lineman of the Year honors as a junior and senior... helped lead Los Alamitos to a 9-2 record as a senior … recorded 79 career tackles, including 12.5 sacks, three quarterback hurries and one forced fumble for the Griffins… finished his senior year with 47 tackles, including nine sacks and 12 tackles for loss, to go along with one forced fumble… recorded 31 tackles, including four sacks and eight tackles for loss, and one pass breakup during the shortened spring season… ranked second on his team in tackles for loss.
Keenan Eck, BAN, 6-4, 205, Jr., Apple Valley, Calif./Apple Valley/Black Hills State/Citrus College
Played defensive line for coach Brandon Hayashi at Citrus College … (2024): Earned all-conference first-team honors … finished with 26 tackles, six sacks, 10.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery … his six sacks were the second most in the Owls division … had a season-high six tackles, a sack, two tackle for loss and a forced fumble against Mt. San Jacinto College … finished with five tackles, a sack and two tackles for loss at Long Beach … collected three tackles, including 1.5 sacks and two tackles for loss at East Los Angeles … (2022 – Black Hills State): Appeared in all 11 games as a true freshman … totaled 8.5 sacks, 13 tackles, four forced fumbles and four quarterback hurries … twice tallied two sacks in a game, first at South Dakota Mines (10/1) and then against CSU Pueblo (11/12) … (High School): Played three years on varsity at Apple Valley High School … earned Mojave River All-League honors … totaled 79 tackles and 23 sacks over his high school career … also forced six fumbles and recovered one … in senior year, made 61 tackles and had 20 sacks over 15 games.
Marshon Oxley, BAN, 6-2, 214, r-Jr., Central Los Angeles, Calif./Inglewood/Colorado State/Hutchinson CC
Played defensive end for coach Drew Dallas at Hutchinson CC … (2024): NJCAA All-American First-Team honors … All-KJCCC First Team Defense … helped lead Hutchinson to an 11-1 record and the NJCAA National Championship … finished with 42 tackles, including 12 sacks … had multiple sacks in four games and multiple tackles for loss in four games … had seven tackles, including three sacks against Iowa Western CC … recorded five tackles including two sacks and 2.5 tackles for loss against Butler CC … registered six tackles, including two sacks and 2.5 tackles for loss against Ellsworth CC … (2023 – Colorado State): Played for coach Jay Norvell at Colorado State … saw action in 11 games … recorded 26 tackles, including 12 solo stops, four sacks and 5.5 tackles for loss … forced a pair of fumbles and had 2.5 tackles for loss at UNLV … (2022): Redshirted … (High School): Played for coach Mil’von James at Inglewood High … named Conference Defensive MVP and all-conference first team selection … finished with 60 tackles with 20 sacks … a two-sport athlete, also participating in track.
Cam Torbor, LB, 6-3, 242, Fr., Hoover, Ala./Hoover HS
Played linebacker for coach Chip English at Hoover High … Played high school football for two years, first as a reserve defensive end as a junior and earning a starting spot as a linebacker as a senior … earned all-state first team as a senior by Alabama Sports Writers Association … led team to a 10-3 record, including 7-0 through regional games and the 2024 7A AHSAA semifinals … tallied 97 tackles, including 65 solo stops, and eight sacks his senior season … added 12 quarterback hurries, an interception, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and two passes defended … recorded a season-high 12 tackles, including six unassisted tackles and a sack against Opelika … finished with 11 tackles, including seven solo stops, and a forced fumble against Parker … registered 10 tackles, including six solo stops, one quarterback hurry and a pass breakup against Western … member of the Bucs’ defense that held their opponents to 15.7 points per game … son of Reggie Torbor, who played at Auburn and in the NFL for eight seasons with the New York Giants, Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills … starred on Hoover High basketball team, helping Bucs win back-to-back 7A state championships.
Armoni Weaver, WR, 5-9, 161, Fr., Spartanburg, S.C./Westside HS
Played wide receiver and cornerback with his brother, WVU signee ChaMarryus Bomar for coach Brian Lane at Westside High … named to the AAAA all-state team as a senior by the South Carolina Football Coaches Association … finished his senior season with 26 catches for 541 yards, seven touchdowns and a long reception of 74 yards in nine games … rushed for 42 yards on his only carry of the season … also, completed his only pass attempt for 27 yards … defensively, tallied 35 tackles with 19 solo stops and two interceptions, both returned for touchdowns totaling 36 return yards … saw action in the return game, taking two kickoffs for a total of 101 yards, including an 89-yard touchdown … rated a three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals ... 247Sports lists him as the No. 76 cornerback and the No. 26 player in the state of South Carolina … On3 ranks him as the No. 31 athlete and the No. 23 player in the state of South Carolina … ESPN tabs him as the No. 32 athlete and the No. 17 player in the state of South Carolina … Rivals has him as the No. 24 athlete and No. 16 player in the state of South Carolina … also offered by Boston College, Cincinnati, Duke, Maryland, Missouri, Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech.
ChaMarryus Bomar, CB, 5-10, 177, Fr., Spartanburg, S.C./Westside HS
Played cornerback and wide receiver with his brother, WVU signee Armoni Weaver, for coach Brian Lane at Westside High … named to the overall all-state team as a senior by the South Carolina Football Coaches Association … finished his senior season with 27 tackles, including 15 solos … added five interceptions with two pick-sixes, four passes defended and a sack … returned the picks for a total of 67 yards … on offense, he recorded 49 receptions for 1,293 yards and 19 touchdowns … averaged 26.4 yards per catch and 99.5 yards per game and included a long catch of 69 yards … completed two passes on three attempts for 52 yards … returned five kickoffs for 207 yards, averaging 41.4 yards per return … his longest return resulted in a 99-yard touchdown … averaged 27 yards per punt return, taking three for a total of 81 yards, including a 52-yard touchdown …rated a three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals ... 247Sports lists him as the No. 39 athlete and the No. 18 player in the state of South Carolina … On3 ranks him as the No. 15 athlete and the No. 17 player in the state of South Carolina … ESPN tabs him as the No. 41 athlete and the No. 21 player in the state of South Carolina … Rivals has him as the No. 25 athlete and No. 18 player in the state of South Carolina … also offered by Boston College, Maryland, Tulane and Virginia Tech.
Phillip Bowser, OL, 6-4, 273, Fr., Youngstown, Ohio/Ursuline HS
Played offensive line for coach Dan Reardon at Ursuline High … earned Division III All-Ohio Second-Team All-State honors … led team to a 13-2 record and 47-0 win over Gilmour Academy for the regional championship before falling to Central Catholic in the Division III state semifinals … anchored an offensive line that helped Ursuline rush for 3,065 yards and 13 touchdowns … team totaled 545 rushes, averaging 5.6 yards per carry and 204.3 yards per game … in 2023, Ursuline went 13-0 before falling in the regional championship to Chardon for a 13-1 record … his junior year saw the team rush for 2,783 yards on 501 carries for 37 touchdowns … they averaged 5.6 yards per carry and 198.8 yards per game … rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports and Rivals ... 247Sports lists him as the No. 116 offensive lineman and the No. 67 player in the state of Ohio … also offered by Ohio and UCF.
Evan Powell, DL, 6-3, 250, Huntingtown, Md./Huntingtown HS
Played for coach Paul Friel at Huntingtown High School … has helped lead his team to the 2A State Championship game as a junior and state semifinals as a senior … has made 36 tackles as a senior … had 14 solo tackles and 22 assisted tackles … Had 16 tackles for loss as a senior with 7.5 sacks … made 78 tackles as a junior … recorded 17 tackles for loss and 10 sacks during his junior year … ranked as a three-star recruit by all four major recruiting services … ranked as the No. 29 player in Maryland by Rivals … ranked as the No. 28 player in Maryland by On3 … ranked as the No. 37 player in Maryland by ESPN and No. 45 player in the state by 247Sports … ESPN ranks him No. 104 defensive lineman, On3 lists him at No. 105 and 247Sports has him at No. 149 … had 15 offers, including Army, JMU and Navy … recruited by WVU coach Andrew Jackson.
Tyrell Russell, ATH, 5-10, 170, Columbus, Ohio/Beechcroft HS
Played for coach Steven Harris at Beechcroft High … As a senior, he totaled 94 carries for 745 yards and eight touchdowns … He also grabbed 30 receptions for 450 yards and two touchdowns … On defense, he tallied 16 tackles and one interception, including a pick-six … Finished his junior year with 42 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and three fumble recoveries … As a junior, he earned Second Team All-State and, First Team All-City and First Team All-District … Russell had over 2,000 all-purpose yards and 19 touchdowns on offense … Defensively, he tabbed 45 tackles and an interception … Three-star prospect according to ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and a two-star prospect according to Rivals … 247Sports evaluates him as the No. 99 cornerback and the No. 45 player in Ohio … On3 lists him as the No. 67 cornerback and the No. 27 player in Ohio … ESPN puts him in as the No. 74 cornerback and the No. 47 player in the state … He also held other offers from Akron, Marshall, Nebraska and Toledo … recruited by WVU coach ShaDon Brown.
Dawayne Galloway Jr., DB, 6-0, 170, Columbus, Ohio/Marion-Franklin HS
Played cornerback and was used on multiple positions on offense for coach Derek Katis at Marion-Franklin High … as a senior, he had 16 touchdowns and finished with 1,478 all-purpose yards … defensively, he had 37 tackles, two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, three pass breakups and did not allow a passing touchdown … in eight of 11 games, was not targeted at cornerback … as a junior, he finished with five interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown … runs a 4.3 40-yard dash … rated four-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and three-star by Rivals … ESPN tabs as the No. 9 player in Ohio and No. 26 cornerback nationally … 247Sports lists him as the No. 9 player in Ohio and No. 27 cornerback nationally … On3 ranks him as the No. 13 player in Ohio and No. 34 cornerback nationally … Rivals has him as the No. 30 player in Ohio … also offered by Arkansas, Auburn, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Penn State, Pitt, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee, Texas A&M, UCF and Wisconsin … recruited by WVU coaches Jeff Koonz and ShaDon Brown.
Brandon Caesar, DL, 6-4, 255, Cleveland Heights, Ohio/Cleveland Heights HS
Played defensive line for coach Mac Stephens at Cleveland Heights High … helped lead Cleveland Heights to 36 wins over a span of four years … did not play his senior season due to injury … during his junior season, the team won 11 games and finished with a 7-0 conference record … rated a three-star prospect according to ESPN 247Sports, On3 and Rivals … ESPN ranks him as the No. 29 player in the state and No. 76 for his position … Rivals tabs him at No. 28 in the state and No. 45 at his position … 247Sports ranks him No. 70 defensive lineman nationally and No. 19 in Ohio … On3 lists him as the No. 97 defensive lineman nationally and No. 45 in the state … also offered by Alabama, Cincinnati, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Iowa, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Wisconsin … recruited by WVU coaches Jeff Koonz and Andrew Jackson.
Tyshawn Dues, WR, 5-10, 175, Charleston, W.Va./Hurricane HS
Played wide receiver for coach Donnie Mays at Hurricane High … caught 34 passes for 606 yards and three touchdowns his senior year … finished with 884 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns on 46 catches his junior season … also intercepted three passes in 11 games on defense … part of the 2022 Hurricane High School football team that won 10 games before losing to Parkersburg South in the Class AAA semifinals … finished with 38 receptions for 761 yards and nine touchdowns … runs a 4.48 40-yard dash, 4.19 shuttle, 33-inch vertical jump and benches 275 pounds … three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals … listed as the No. 1 player in the state by ESPN and On3 and the No. 2 player in the state by 247Sports … recruited by WVU coach Bilal Marshall.
Jackson Accuardi, TE, 6-7, 250, DeForest, Wis./DeForest HS
Played tight end for coach Aaron Mack at DeForest High … earned all-state first team as a senior by Wisconsin Football Coaches Association … became the 10th player in DeForest High football history to receive all-state honors … finished with 23 catches for 296 yards and seven touchdowns in seven games … played three seasons for the Norskies, finishing his high school career with 51 catches, 761 yards receiving, 14.9 yards per catch and 17 touchdowns … as a junior in 2023, he recorded 22 receptions for 425 yards (19.3 yards per catch) and six touchdowns … rated a three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals ... 247Sports lists him as the No. 70 tight end and the No. 13 player in the state of Wisconsin … On3 ranks him as the No. 79 tight end and the No. 13 player in the state of Wisconsin … ESPN tabs him as the No. 37 tight end and the No. 12 player in the state of Wisconsin … Rivals has him as the No. 8 player in the state of Wisconsin … also offered by Colorado, Duke, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa State, Louisville, Michigan State, Missouri and Vanderbilt … recruited by WVU coach Blaine Stewart.
Romando Johnson, SPUR, 6-3, 245, Lauderhill, Fla./Monarch HS
Played outside linebacker for Coach Calvin Davis at Monarch HS … multi-talented athlete can play both defense and offense … helped team to a 7-4 mark as a senior before falling to No. 1 Southridge in the regional semifinals … recorded 36 tackles with 19 solos and a forced fumble … turned in 15 tackles for loss to go along with seven sacks for 27 yards and 16 hurries … averaged 4.5 tackles per game … started junior year off at Palm Beach Central before transferring into Salem (N.J.) and then eventually joining Monarch at the tail end of season … while at Monarch, he totaled 19 tackles, six tackles for loss, three sacks and a fumble recovery.… played sophomore season at Wellington where he collected 28 tackles, three tackles for loss, nine hurries, six sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery … three-star ranking from ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals … 247Sports ranks him No. 58 nationally at edge and the No. 105 overall recruit in Florida … Rivals lists him No. 30 nationally at edge and the No. 76 overall recruit in Florida … ESPN lists him No. 85 nationally at edge and the No. 92 overall recruit in Florida, while On3 ranks him the No. 81 edge in the county and No. 101 recruit in the state … received 30 offers, including Boston College, Cincinnati, Florida, Louisville, Miami, Mississippi State, Penn State, Pitt, Purdue, Rutgers, Syracuse, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Wake Forest and Wisconsin … recruited by WVU coaches Vic Cabral and Bilal Marshall.
Chris Fileppo, DB, 6-2, 205, Doylestown, Pa./LaSalle College HS
Played for coach Brett Gordon at LaSalle College High … three-year starter who helped team to a 10-1 season and a 5-0 conference record in the Philadelphia Catholic League … LaSalle won the PCL championship in 2024 … team captain as a senior … earned all-state and All-Catholic First-Team honors at defensive back … collected 62 tackles, seven pass breakups, three forced fumbles and one interception in 2023 as LaSalle went 6-5 … proven to be a sure tackler in the open space … versatile athlete who can play multiple positions … played both linebacker and safety for LaSalle and is projected at the safety position for the Mountaineers … also spent time as a wide receiver in high school … an All-Catholic League selection and all-state honorable-mention performer … three-star rating from ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and a two star by Rivals … 247Sports ranks him No. 25 in Pennsylvania and No. 116 at his position … On3 has him at No. 26 overall in the state and No. 117 at linebacker, while ESPN comes in at No. 28 overall in the state and No. 89 at linebacker … also a standout track performer at LaSalle with personal bests of 10.9 in the 100 meters and 22.52 in the 200 meters … has 4.49 speed in the 40-yard dash … also offered by Purdue … recruited by WVU coach ShaDon Brown.
Jahmir Davis, OL, 6-4, 295, Cincinnati, Ohio/LaSalle HS
Played offensive tackle for coach Pat McLaughlin at LaSalle High … earned Division II Southwest District All-Star First-Team selection as a senior … earned All-Greater Catholic League South First-Team honors … helped lead LaSalle to an 11-3 record, advance to the Region 8 championship game and earned a No. 20 ranking in Ohio … rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports and On3 … ranked No. 40 player in Ohio by On3 and No. 77 by 247Sports … is the No. 79 offensive tackle nationally by On3 and No. 129 by 247Sports … also offered by Marshall … recruited by WVU coach Matt Moore.
Deandre Desinor, RB, 5-9, 175, Delray Beach, Fla./Atlantic Community HS
Played running back for coach Jamelle Murrah at Atlantic Community High School … a three-down back, he brings explosive speed, as well as good hands catching the ball … as a junior, he rushed for 674 yards and 10 touchdowns with an average of 10.1 yards per carry … posted two games with more than 100 rushing yards … also experienced as a kick returner, amassing 245 yards and multiple touchdowns … rated a four-star prospect according to ESPN, as well as a three-star prospect according to 247Sports, On3 and Rivals … 247Sports has him as the No. 22 running back nationally and the No. 47 player in the state of Florida … On3 tabs him as the No. 50 running back nationally and the No. 86 player in Florida … ESPN ranks him as the No. 28 running back nationally and the No. 43 player in Florida … Rivals puts him in as the No. 11 running back nationally and the No. 87 player in Florida … received more than 30 Division I offers, including Colorado, Florida, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Houston, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Maryland, Miami, North Carolina, Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn State, Pitt, South Carolina, Texas, Texas A&M and UCF … recruited by WVU coaches Chad Scott and Bilal Marshall.
Amir Leonard-Jean Charles, DL, 6-5, 300, Brooklyn, N.Y./Lipscomb Academy (Tenn.)
Played defensive line for coach Jamie Graham at Lipscomb Academy … 2021 and 2022 Tennessee Division 2 AA State Champion … in his senior season, he played in eight games, collecting 31 tackles and 4.5 tackles for loss, including two sacks … during his junior season, he tallied 23 tackles, three tackles for loss and a sack … rated a three-star prospect according to ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals … ESPN tabs him as the No. 90 defensive lineman and the No. 34 player in Tennessee … 247Sports lists him as the No. 66 defensive lineman and the No. 19 player in Tennessee … On3 ranks him as the No. 177 defensive lineman and the No. 48 player in Tennessee … Rivals lists him No. 50 nationally at defensive lineman and the No. 26 overall recruit in Tennessee … He was also offered by Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Ole Miss, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee and Texas … recruited by WVU coach Andrew Jackson.
Wilnerson Telemaque, DL, 6-6, 260, Miami, Fla./Miami Northwestern HS
Played defensive line for coach Teddy Bridgewater at Miami Northwestern High … in eight games in 2024, he has recorded 16 tackles, three sacks and three tackles for loss … finished his junior season with 16 tackles and three sacks in eight games … also spent time at Monsignor Edward Pace High during his high school career and helped the school reach the regional semifinals of Florida’s 2M playoffs … slotted at strongside defensive end, he brings a combination of speed and power to the position and possesses impressive length with his frame … rated a three-star prospect according to ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals … 247Sports ranks him as the No. 115 defensive lineman and the No. 162 player in Florida … On3 lists him as the No. 56 defensive lineman and the No. 81 player in the state … ESPN evaluates him as the No. 65 defensive lineman and the No. 103 player in Florida … Rivals rates him as the No. 23 defensive lineman and the No. 73 player in Florida … also offered by Colorado, Duke, Florida, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Indiana, Louisville, LSU, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Pitt, Texas A&M, Wake Forest and Wisconsin … recruited by WVU coaches Andrew Jackson and Bilal Marshall.
Sammy Etienne, DB, 5-11, 175, Winter Haven, Fla./Lakeland HS
Played defensive back for coach Marvin Frazier at Lakeland High … the Dreadnaughts are 12-0 heading into the Florida 5A state playoff semifinals on Dec. 6 against Niceville. … played at Auburndale High during his high school career, where he was a two-way player in 2023 … helped Auburndale make the first round of Florida’s 3S playoffs … totaled 59 tackles, four pass breakups and one interception on defense … added 15 catches for 237 yards and a touchdown on offense … also returned two punts for scores … intercepted one pass in each of his sophomore and junior seasons, and recovered a fumble and forced four pass deflections last year … at Auburndale, had 30 tackles, four pass breakups and two interceptions as a sophomore … also competed for his high school’s track and field team … rated a three-star prospect according to ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals … 247Sports ranks him as the No. 97 safety nationally and the No. 163 player in Florida … On3 lists him as the No. 130 safety and the No. 176 player in Florida … ESPN evaluates him as the No. 95 safety nationally and the No. 154 player in Florida … also offered by Colorado, Kansas State, Oregon State and Washington … recruited by WVU coaches ShaDon Brown and Chad Scott.
Taylor Brown, DL, 6-3, 260, Upper Marlboro, Md./Wise HS
Played on the defensive line for coach Steve Rapp at Wise HS … For his senior year, Brown collected 20 tackles, including four solos … He added two tackles for loss with one sack and one hurry … As a junior, he led Wise to a 12-1 record and won the 4A Maryland State Championship, where he added two tackles for loss, including a sack … he tallied 22 tackles, including 15 solos … He also had 11.5 tackles for loss with two sacks and three hurries … Four-star prospect according to 247Sports and a three-star prospect according to ESPN, On3 and Rivals … 247Sports put him in at the No. 16 defensive lineman, No. 4 player in Maryland and No. 110 nationally … On3 lists him as the No. 99 defensive lineman and the No. 27 player in Maryland … ESPN tabs him as the No. 48 defensive lineman and the No. 19 player in Maryland … Rivals ranks him as the No. 24 player in Maryland … also offered by Pitt … recruited by WVU coaches Andrew Jackson and ShaDon Brown.
Eidan Buchanan, OL, 6-9, 330, Montgomery Village, Md./Good Counsel HS
Played offensive tackle for coach Andy Stefanelli at Our Lady of Good Counsel High … former teammate of current Mountaineer offensive lineman Kyle Altuner and current teammate of WVU signee Gavin Crawford … earned 2024 All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference First-Team honors … helped lead Good Counsel to a 7-5 record, advance to the championship game of the state playoffs and a No. 5 ranking in the state … named a second-team All-WCAC selection in 2023 … helped lead the Falcons to a 10-1 overall record and capture the WCAC title after defeating DeMatha, 7-0, in the championship game … earned 2022 all-county honorable mention - offensive linemen 2022 3A/2A … three-star prospect ranking according to ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals … rated No. 34 prospect in Maryland by ESPN, No. 37 by 247Sports, No. 42 by Rivals and No. 50 by On3 … No. 83 inside offensive lineman nationally by ESPN, No. 90 by 247Sports and No. 126 by On3 … rated No. 132 prospect in the East by ESPN also offered by Boston College, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio State, Pitt, Rutgers, Syracuse, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin … recruited by WVU coaches Matt Moore and ShaDon Brown.
Jalil Hall, WR, 6-5, 195, Philadelphia, Pa./Monsignor Bonner HS
Standout wide receiver for coach Jack Muldoon at Monsignor Bonner High … helped team to a 10-2 record as a senior and the program’s fourth consecutive 4A City title … earned All-Catholic League First-Team on offense in the Red Division … also named All-Catholic League First Team on defense in the Red Division … with more than 1,500 career yards, he broke the Monsignor Bonner school record for receiving yards that stood for 30 years … turned in more than 600 receiving yards as a senior, averaging 17.6 yards per catch and 70 yards per game … long catch went for 95 yards … averaged 20.8 yards per rush during senior season … top performances as a senior included games with 142, 118, 116 yards receiving … shows 4.5 speed in the 40-yard dash … added a second season of 600-plus receiving yards as team went 9-3 …three-star rating from ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals … 247Sports rates him as the No. 88 best receiver nationally and the No. 17 overall recruit in Pennsylvania … On3 counters with a No. 9 top recruit in the state and the No. 71 receiver nationally … Rivals rates him the No. 18 best prospect in Pennsylvania while ESPN lists him No. 94 at his position and No. 18 overall in the state … received more than 14 offers from the likes of Duke, Maryland, Nebraska, Pitt, Rutgers, Syracuse, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin … recruited by WVU coaches Bilal Marshall and Chad Scott.
Julien Horton, DB, 6-0, 170, Abingdon, Md./Bel Air HS
Played safety and wide receiver for coach Eric Seigel at Bel Air High … as a senior, had 41 tackles, including 23 solo stops, a sack and had an interception he returned 70 yards … had 24 catches for 238 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 265 yards and two touchdowns … helped lead Bel Air to a 7-5 record and advance to the quarterfinals of the 3A state playoffs … as a junior, he was named Maryland 3A All-State First Team … Upper Chesapeake Bay Athletic Conference Player of the Year, All-3A North Region and the Aegis (Harford County) Football Player of the Year … finished with 32 tackles, one interception, three pass breakups and forced a fumble … offensively, he had 65 catches for 696 yards and eight touchdowns … had 19 carries for 187 yards and two touchdowns … rated a three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals … On3 lists him as the No. 14 player in Maryland, No. 24 by 247Sports, No. 29 by ESPN and No. 37 by Rivals … ranked No. 45 safety nationally by On3, No. 54 by ESPN and No. 56 by 247Sports … also offered by Boston College, Cincinnati, Colorado, Duke, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pitt, Syracuse and Vanderbilt … recruited by WVU coach ShaDon Brown.
Michael Hastie, LB, 6-3, 215, Douglasville, Ga./Douglas County HS
Three-year standout performer for coach Johnny White at Georgia 6-A power Douglas County High … former teammate of current WVU safety Israel Boyce … helped team to a 10-2 record as a senior and more than 30 wins during his career … described by his coaches as fast and physical on both sides of the ball … excelled at linebacker and running back and totaled more than 300 tackles for his career and 920 rushing yards … high school career numbers included 200 solo tackles and 127 assisted … averaged 8 yards per carry during a three-year stretch with 11 touchdowns … 140 tackles (80 solo) as a senior with four tackles for loss … totaled 122 tackles (80 solo) as a junior with two interceptions and two tackles for loss … rushed for a career-best 550 yards as a junior, averaging 9.3 yards per carry and five touchdowns on the year … collected 64 tackles during initial sophomore season at the varsity level and four tackles for loss … earned all-region honors and named two-time defensive player of the year … three-star rating from ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals … 247Sports ranks him No. 114 overall in Georgia and No. 78 nationally at his position … On3 follows with the No. 61 top recruit in Georgia and No. 40 at his position … ESPN lists him No. 97 at his position and No. 178 in Georgia … received 28 Division I offers among the likes of Boston College, Cincinnati, Duke, Florida State, Indiana, Kansas, Louisville, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pitt, SMU, Texas A&M and Wake Forest … recruited by WVU coach Jeff Koonz.
Zah Jackson, ATH, 5-9, 180, Huntington, W.Va./Huntington HS
Two-way player for coach William Seals at Huntington High … four-year performer who helped Huntington High to more than 47 wins during his career and a perennial contender for the state football championship … two-time all-state first team … two-time Carl Lee Award winner by the West Virginia Sportswriters Association as the best defensive back in the state … averaged 9.2 yards per rush, 18.9 yards per catch and collected 22 tackles as a senior … rushed for 840 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior to go along with 264 yards receiving, 33 tackles on defense and two interceptions … 1,307 rushing yards as a sophomore with 15 scores, 62 tackles and five interceptions … added 238 yards receiving and two scores as a sophomore … solid debut year as a freshman with 48 tackles and six interceptions plus 365 yards rushing, 225 receiving and three scores … three-star rating from ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals … 247Sports lists him as the No. 1 recruit in West Virginia and No. 86 cornerback nationally … ESPN also ranks him No. 2 in the state and No. 153 at his position in the secondary … On3 rates him No. 2 overall in the state and No. 67 in the athlete category … received more than 14 offers, including Mississippi State and NC State.
Brandon Homady, OL, 6-4, 280, Cleveland, Ohio/Padua Franciscan HS
Played guard and defensive line for coach Kevin Kubit at Padua Franciscan High … as a senior, earned All-North Coast Conference first-team and All-Northeast Lakes District honors … named to same all-district team as WVU prospect quarterback Scotty Fox … two-year captain … helped lead Padua Franciscan to an 8-6 record … advanced to the Region 10 final … helped pave the way for the offense to produce 2,333 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns … also finished with 4,120 yards of totals offense and 39 touchdowns … finished with more than 100 knockdowns for the season … had 27 tackles, including eight tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and one recovery … as a junior, the offense rushed 1,787 yards and 26 touchdowns … had 3,123 total yards and 38 touchdowns … named to the All-Northeast Lakes District second team in Division III … did not allow any sacks and graded out at 96% as a blocker … rated a three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports and On3 and a two-star by Rivals … ranked No. 59 in Ohio by ESPN, No. 106 by On3 and 124 by 247Sports … rated No. 67 interior offensive lineman nationally by ESPN, No. 188 by On3 and No. 199 by 247Sports … also offered by Bowling Green, Kent State, Army and Ohio … recruited by WVU coach Matt Moore.
Scotty Fox, QB, 6-2, 205, Mentor, Ohio/Mentor HS
Played quarterback for coach Matt Gray at Mentor High … as a senior, had 3,076 total yards of offense … finished with 2,759 passing yards on a 64.0% completion rate with 34 touchdowns … he also ran for 321 yards and seven touchdowns … as a junior, he passed for 2,275 yards, 22 touchdowns and completed 58% of his passes … also rushed for 271 yards and 11 touchdowns … for his career, he finished with 7,448 passing yards, 85 touchdowns and 31 interceptions … rated a four-star prospect by Rivals … rated a three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports and On3 … listed as the No. 13 player in Ohio and No. 8 dual-threat quarterback in the nation by Rivals … rated the No. 48 quarterback in the nation by 247Sports and the No. 35 player in Ohio … ranked as the No. 31 quarterback in the country and No. 33 player in the state by ESPN … ranked No. 88 quarterback nationally and No. 70 in Ohio by On3 … also offered by Cincinnati, Indiana, Michigan State and Pitt … recruited by WVU coach Tyler Allen.
Gavin Crawford, OL, 6-3, 330, Silver Spring, Md./Good Counsel HS
Played offensive guard for coach Andy Stefanelli at Our Lady of Good Counsel High … former teammate of current Mountaineer offensive lineman Kyle Altuner and current teammate of WVU signee Eidan Buchanan … two-time All-WCAC first-team honors … helped lead Good Counsel to a 7-5 record, advance to the championship game of the state playoffs and a No. 5 ranking in the state … in 2023, helped lead the Falcons to a 10-1 overall record and capture the WCAC title after defeating DeMatha, 7-0, in the championship game … rated a three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals … ranked No. 15 in Maryland by Rivals, No. 29 by 247Sports, No. 23 by ESPN and No. 35 by On3 … listed as the No. 8 center by Rivals, No. 29 guard nationally by ESPN, No. 61 by 247Sports and No. 87 by On3 … named the No. 95 prospect in the East Region by ESPN … also offered by Michigan State, Boston College, Georgia, Maryland, Duke, Tennessee, Pitt, Syracuse and UCLA … recruited by WVU coaches Matt Moore and ShaDon Brown.
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