We are finishing our round up with the those who signed on National Signing Day and those we are still eagerly waiting to watch where they go. Several of the top players in the state still remain uncommitted with a lot of offers. For those who have signed or those who haven’t, good luck in your process and on the next level!
Jimmy Allison (OL) Bridgeport
Status: Uncommitted
Allison was an anchor on the fierce Indian line. He has next level size standing at 6’4 and 300 pounds. He hasn’t committed to any schools, and we haven’t heard from him on his process.
Will Anderson (OL) St. Albans
Status: Committed to West Virginia State
St. Albans most successful season in recent years was due to some good senior leadership. Anderson was a consistent player on both sides and will look to be the same at WV State.
Michael Armes (OL) Woodrow Wilson
Status: Committed to Alderson Broaddus
Alderson Broaddus had a good amount of in-state commits. Armes is a well-sized tackle that helped pave the way for some respected running numbers against MSAC competition.
Seth Arnold (LB) Braxton County
Status: Committed to Fairmont State
Arnold goes on the list of being one of the most underrated players in the state. Possessing great athleticism and size, he was a tackling machine for Braxton County last year. Fairmont State got a steal.
Trevor Barnhart (LB) University
Status: Uncommitted
Barnhart battled injuries his entire senior year- he still impressed like we thought when he was able to play. He’s mulling looks from several levels and is also pursued in other sports.
Tyson Bagent (QB) Martinsburg
Status: Uncommitted
Bagent blossomed in 2017 as not just the QB but the star QB. After putting up ridiculous (and efficient) numbers, he’s landing some big-time offers such as Robert Morris. He’s taking his time with his decision, and we’re eager to see.
Dillon Brasse (DL) Midland Trail
Status: Committed to Concord
Midland Trail’s units on the line of scrimmage were so cohesive many names slip the tongue. Brasse was a key senior and plug in a Trail defense that out performed mostly every team that they played.
Jake Cannady (LB) Wyoming East
Status: Committed to Glenville State
Wyoming East didn’t have a fantastic season, but they did have signs of talent. Cannady was one of the brighter spots on defense. With some development work, he could build on his already good framework of play.
Dylan Chapman (HB) Westside
Status: Committed to Concord
We loved Chapman’s style of play. Westside had a winning record this year and Chapman’s rough style was a hallmark. He appears to love the weightroom which will have him at home at Concord.
Rennie Clark (RB) Wheeling Park
Status: Uncommitted
Clark didn’t have the senior year we expected, but we did set the bar high. He’s still an excellent back that can catch out of the backfield. We are unsure of his process and how it’s going but wish him luck!
Rob Cochran (DB) Independence
Status: Committed to Concord
Independence was another winning team that missed out on the postseason. Their defense the last two years has been noted around the state. Cochran played well in their system and on special teams.
Russ Coleman (DB) Bluefield
Status: Committed to Concord
Bluefield seems to have a factory of skill players at the moment. Coleman’s biggest down was his size but his other abilities are right on par to be a great ball player on the next level. Teams win titles.
Mookie Collier (RB) Bluefield
Status: Uncommitted
The 2017 Kennedy Award winner is still uncommitted after a nothing but historic run at Bluefield. Collier is widely valued on the D2 level and has gotten looks from D1 schools. Time will only tell where he goes, but we’re excited to see him play wherever.
Curon Cordon (WR) Hurricane
Status: Uncommitted
The popular South Charleston-transfer didn’t quite put up the numbers at his old school but let’s not kid ourselves, Cordon was a game changer. As a big play catcher and return threat.
Shy Crawford (WR) Martinsburg
Status: Uncommitted
Crawford didn’t receive many postseason honors aside from us, but we loved him and his role on the best team in WV. A hard route runner and great ball skills. He should join the handful of his teammates who are going to the next level.
Mikal Dawson (WR) Huntington
Status: Uncommitted
A lot of people rave about Dawson at receiver. He has superb size and deep threat ability- hitting high point catches. However, his next level sport will probably be basketball where he holds numerous D1 offers already.
Grant Dickson (OL) Winfield
Status: Committed to West Virginia State
Dickson was a preseason favorite of ours. Andrew Huff’s main protector, he was a beast tackle that allowed for Winfield’s high rushing numbers. He should have a good set up at nearby WV State.
Jeremy Dillon (QB) Mingo Central
Status: Uncommitted
One of the most known players in the state has an unknown college destination. He holds D1 basketball offers and D1-AA football offers. We couldn’t get firsthand info on his position so take this status with a grain of salt.
Noah Drummond (OL) Bridgeport
Status: Committed to West Virginia
Bridgeport lineman know how to block- no one can deny that. Drummond is well-equipped in his strength and is heading to a top notch training program to progress his footwork. His height should be fine at center.
Truck Edwards (LB) Bluefield
Status: Uncommitted
Edwards has one of the best highlight films in the state- we highly recommend a watch. Full of hit sticks- running and tackling, Edwards was the grit of the State Champion Beavers. He is being pursued by schools and has not committed as of yet.
Hunter Egdell (LB) North Marion
Status: Committed to Glenville State
North Marion became more known for their offense, but Egdell made some plays on defense too. Playing in his conference, he was exposed to high potent passing and rushing. He has great experience.
Dawson Elia (RB) Mingo Central
Status: Uncommitted
Elia transferred to Mingo for his senior year and had great results. In his first game he caught the famous hail mary to beat Point Pleasant. He had a stat-filled running season, and we’ll have to see where he goes.
Ryan Ekey (LB) Madonna
Status: Committed to Wheeling Jesuit
The Blue Dons had a surprisingly good season. Ekey was a bigger sized plugger on defense and that’s what he’ll be looked to do at Jesuit. Congrats on his chance on the next level.
Ethan Faircloth (TE) Hedgesville
Status: Committed to Charleston
Faircloth is well-built and well-sized especially at tight end. He showed he had a good blocking ability and also good hands when needed. He picked up and committed to Charleston.
Thomas Ferris (RB) Midland Trail
Status: Committed to Concord
Ferris had a record year at Midland Trail. His running ability was tough and fun to watch. We aren’t sure of his intended position at Concord as he was a savvy defender as well.
Dalton Fields (OL) Mingo Central
Status: Uncommitted
Fields was the captain on the line of the scrimmage for the record breaking Miners. He doesn’t have great heighth but solid strength and movement. We look forward to seeing where he ends up.
Chris Fox (QB) Musselman
Status: Committed to Fairmont State
Fox had some big-time games for Musselman. Well-sized and good throwing mechanics, Fairmont State potentially has their next great QB coming to town. We’ve been impressed all year.
Bryson Gilbert (RB) Fairmont Senior
Status: Committed to Fairmont State
The infamous jumpman of Fairmont is staying in-town to play for Fairmont State. He had a heck of a run for the Polar Bears, leading them to two straight title games. He has a very bright future.
Brice Haines (LB) Bridgeport
Status: Committed to Wheeling Jesuit
Haines was a solid defender for the Indians. He had several notable games and has a good ceiling to work with. Jesuit is taking a shot on him, and we hope it works out for both parties.
Jadon Hayes (RB) Huntington
Status: Uncommitted
The three-way playmaker of Huntington still hasn’t spoken on his next school. He has picked up offers including one from Morehead State. We will have to wait and see where he goes.
Dereck Hess (DB) John Marshall
Status: Uncommitted
Hess rose up on a team that stunned a lot of people in 2017. He had some absurd all-purpose games and is skilled in many different ways. We don’t know of his process but hope we get to see him play again.
Mikey Jackson Jr. (RB) Martinsburg
Status: Uncommitted
Jackson got overshadowed by the slew of other talented Bulldogs. He’s still a hard runner with dangerous shiftiness. He was a key player on offense and has definite college ability.
Derek Johnson (QB) Spring Valley
Status: Uncommitted
Johnson made a living being a hard-nosed running QB for the Timberwolves. He also has a pretty good arm as well. After leading Spring Valley to back-to-back championship games, he has several offers including one from Jacksonville State.
David Joy (DL) Paden City
Status: Committed to West Liberty
Joy was a bright spot in the tough regular season of Paden City. He has substantial size and will have a big learning curve, however, we do see what West Liberty sees. We are pulling for him.
Chayce Lemley (DB) Madonna
Status: Committed to Wheeling Jesuit
Lemley was a stalwart in the rise of Madonna in 2017. A tall and lanky skill player. With some work in the weightroom and on the agility boards, he could pan out to be the player Jesuit thinks he can be.
Jordan King (OL) Cabell Midland
Status: Uncommitted
King has several offers including Morehead State. He is still mulling his options on where he wants to go and what he wants to do. Regardless, he has a great frame for next level play.
Neal McKnight (OL) Morgantown
Status: Committed to Grove City
Morgantown had a schedule from death row. You cannot say McKnight didn’t go tested in 2017. He has favorable size, and was pretty consistent all year. We wish him luck at Grove City.
John Merica (DB) Bridgeport
Status: Committed to West Virginia Wesleyan
The two-way star for Bridgeport is heading to Wesleyan. He was a tough runner and tackler that made good jumps on the ball at safety. Adding a little in every area should see him do well.
Grant Mohler (LB) James Monroe
Status: Committed to Concord
Mohler had his offensive load lightened with the rise in play by his teammates, but he really thrived on defense. We love his build and downhill speed. He fights right in Concord’s system.
Logan Muncy (OL) Independence
Status: Committed to Concord
Muncy is another in a line of seniors that had a great run at Independence. A tall lineman that is borderline lanky, Concord can sculpt into the ballplayer we saw sparks of in high school.
Ben Neal (OL) Summers County
Status: Committed to Alderson Broaddus
Ben Neal is another good sized lineman that AB sees potential in. He had a great senior season, helping Summers County reach the semifinals. With the right attitude, he could make it up there easily.
Bryce Nelson (OL) Westside
Status: Committed to West Virginia Wesleyan
Nelson has good push and a solid belly to back it. Wesleyan wants him, and is hoping to shape into a college lineman. He should be fend well for himself, and we wish him well going forward.
Jacob Northcraft (RB) Musselman
Status: Uncommitted
Northcraft has almost every rushing record at Musselman. Well-sized, hard runner, and hidden speed. We haven’t seen his commitment or prospects but look forward to his future.
Nate Phillips (DB) Wheeling Park
Status: Committed to West Liberty
Phillips was a good receiver but seemed to catch more balls on defense. Though could use some weight, he was an absolute ball magnet in the secondary. He’s a great get for West Liberty.
Anthony Pittman (WR) Capital
Status: Uncommitted
We haven’t heard anything from Pittman but someone has to be checking him out. A natural playmaker with unteachable size. He’s also undoubtedly clutch, remember the Cabell Midland miracle?
Noah Ramsey (OL) James Monroe
Status: Committed to Concord
James Monroe had several lineman go unnoticed as their stacked skillset ran rampant. Luckily, Concord picked up Ramsey and saw a future hog. He can definitely get to that level.
Jeremiah Reed (DL) Liberty-Raliegh
Status: Committed to Alderson Broaddus
Liberty-Raleigh didn’t do very well this year- we can’t sugar coat it. That doesn’t mean there wasn’t some tough gritty players. Reed has a workable size and an AB program that seems to love the WV mentality.
Teyler Roghmiller (DB) South Charleston
Status: Committed to West Virginia State
South Charleston didn’t finish well but no one can deny the talent they had. Roghmiller should have a good chance developing to his full potential at WV State. He had a solid 2017.
Mark Scites (QB) Riverside
Status: Uncommitted
Scites was the guy who made it click for Riverside. Though they didn’t make the playoffs, he was a big part in changing the reputation of Riverside around the state. A dual-threat player, he played with the top MSAC teams.
Clay Skovron (QB) East Hardy
Status: Uncommitted
Skovron began emerging as a star this last year. Though his senior year was his only not in the state championship, he had his best games. We aren’t sure of his options, but we hope he finds somewhere.
Jaiden Smith (RB) St. Marys
Status: Uncommitted
We haven’t heard anything out of St. Marys on where Smith is heading. Smith is shorter and built stocky but does have solid speed. He had an extremely accomplished run at St. Marys and should get a college football shot if he wants it.
Hayden Starcher (DL) University
Status: Uncommitted
Starcher was the man on the University defense these last few years. Though slightly undersized, his speed made him a headache for northern lineman. We don’t know his next level destination or position.
Tayton Stout (WR) Braxton County
Status: Committed to Glenville State
Stout was a great catcher at Braxton County. The Cottrill-Stout connection was one of our favorites last season. They were good for at least one TD per game, which isn’t very common in high school.
Kenneth Stahl (WR) North Marion
Status: Committed to Glenville State
For those that don’t know, Stahl had some silly receiving numbers in 2017. In the most important game of the year he racked up over 200 yards. This caught the eye of Glenville State.
Cole Streyle (LB) Morgantown
Status: Committed to Charleston
Streyle was noted to be the player who showed up during Morgantown’s deadly opening schedule. He was a sure tackler who also had a knack for forcing turnovers. He will be suiting up for a great UC program next fall.
Brett Tharp (WR) East Hardy
Status: Uncommitted
Tharp was a dynamic player that would be very good on any level. His next level position might be on either side- heck maybe both. We haven’t heard anything on his intended school.
Owen Tillis (DL) George Washington
Status: Committed to West Virginia State
The 2017 Buffalo-transfer lived up to the hype at George Washington. He had a great senior season coming off the edge. He has notable height and a good frame to work with.
George Triplett (P) Elkins
Status: Committed to Princeton
The well-known special teamer of Elkins is another WV player going to the Ivy Leagues. Putting up stellar averages and being extremely consistent, he will be playing big time ball soon.
Chris Truesdale (DB) Braxton County
Status: Committed to Alderson Broaddus
Truesdale was overlooked much 2017 but had a solid season. His play gained the attention of AB which is where he is heading next season. A high number of Braxton County signees this year.
Logan Tucker (DB) Wheeling Park
Status: Committed to Wheeling Jesuit
Wheeling Park is losing a great senior class that accomplished many things. Tucker was a staple in the secondary and has potential to develop. He is taking a chance on the in-town Jesuit program.
Jackson VanScoy (DB) Winfield
Status: Committed to Alderson Broaddus
VanScoy played an under the radar role on defense with the offense putting up giant numbers. VanScoy had plenty of experience earned against some of the best passing and rushing teams in the state.
Garrett Ware (DL) Grafton
Status: Committed to Alderson Broaddus
Ware played in some memorable games this season at Grafton. Grafton never put everything together, but we think they had a good amount of talent. He will play next year at nearby AB.
Briar Wilfong (ATH) Pocahontas County
Status: Committed to West Virginia Wesleyan
Wilfong was a big role player on Pocahontas County team that caught the eye of Single A. Ultimately falling to a good program, he had a great senior year and will be rewarded with a D2 shot.
Jackson Zdziera (OL) Spring Mills
Status: Committed to Sheperd
Spring Mills playoff team was captained by Zdziera. His good size and hard play picked him up an offer from nearby Sheperd. If more teams had gotten to see his play he probably would have had more.
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