West Virginia Poised for Major Recruiting Class, Focus on Defensive Line Target Yendor Mack
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West Virginia University is set to announce a substantial high school recruiting class on Wednesday, with the program actively working to secure commitments from a select group of undecided prospects. A key focus for the Mountaineers is Coastal Carolina defensive line commit Yendor Mack, who recently visited Morgantown amid coaching changes at his current school.
Mountaineer Momentum and a Key Visit
The West Virginia program is experiencing a period of growth, and that momentum appears to be resonating with top recruits. Mack, a 6-foot-3, 295-pound defensive lineman, recently completed a visit to WVU during the weekend of the Texas Tech game. “It was great,” Mack told West Virginia On SI. “WVU is a program on the rise with all of the good things they’re working towards. The resources they provide for you to be successful are amazing.” This positive feedback suggests West Virginia is making a strong impression.
Mack’s Impressive Stats and Decision Timeline
Over the past two seasons, Mack has demonstrated significant on-field production, accumulating 123 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and five sacks. The recent firing of Coastal Carolina head coach Tim Beck has opened the door for other programs to pursue Mack, and he has narrowed his decision to two schools. He is expected to announce his commitment between Michigan State and West Virginia on Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. ET.
A Look at the Incoming Class
Beyond Mack, West Virginia’s incoming class appears to be largely solidified. Here’s a breakdown of commitments by position:
- QB: Jyron Hughley, Wyatt Brown
- RB: SirPaul Cheeks, Christopher Talley, Martavious Boswell
- WR: Robert Oliver, Malachi Thompson, Charlie Hanafin, Kedrick Triplett, Landon Drumm
- TE: Sam Hamilton, Kade Bush
- OL: Kevin Brown, Lamarcus Dillard, Rhett Morris, Camden Goforth, Aidan Woods, Deshawn Woods, Jonas Muya
- DL: Cameron Mallory
- EDGE: Noah Tishendorf, Carter Kessler, Kamdon Gillespie
- LB: Antoine Sharp, Miles Khatri, Cam Dwyer, Caleb Gordon
- CB: Virt Smith, Sinoj Hill, Makh Boone, Rayshennolds, De’Mun All All Allen All All Allen
- S: Emory Snyder, Rickey Giles, Jayden Ballard, Da’Mare Williams
Coaching Stability and Future Outlook
The program’s recruiting success coincides with reports that Neal Brown is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach at a Group of Five school, and is also emerging as a prominent name for other open head coaching positions. Recent commitments, including offensive tackle Jonas Muya and JUCO cornerback Da’Mun Allen, further demonstrate the program’s ability to attract talent. The addition of Butler CC offensive lineman Deshawn Woods also bolsters the offensive line depth.
Wednesday’s announcements will provide a definitive picture of West Virginia’s recruiting haul, but the early signs point to a class poised to contribute to the program’s continued ascent.
