š 2027 WV RB Camps at West Virginia
1. David Robinson (Charleston Capital HS, WV)
Physical profile: 5ā²9ā³, 185āÆlbs.
Camp date: June 6ā8 (exact day unspecified, but fresh coverage from JuneāÆ8) .
ā Key attributes: Showed versatility and speed; coaches appreciated how he āplays both sides of the ball,ā according to comments from running backs coach Larry Porter and head coach Rich RodrĆguez .
š§āš The main impression: Robinson was struck by the level of treatment ā ācoaches treated everyone the sameā ā and was impressed with the overall camp atmosphere, coaching energy, and facilities .
š Next steps: Plans another visit; also weighing other camps at Maryland, Eastern Michigan, MiamiāOhio, Kent State, Yale, and Mercyhurst .
2. Christian Freeman (Southeast Raleigh HS, NC)
Physical profile: 5ā²9ā³, 190āÆlbs.
Camp date: Same first one-day WVU summer camp (early June) .
š Coach feedback: Porter and assistant Noel Devine had positive opinionsāPorter said Freeman was āvery close to being greatā .
⨠Freemanās impression: Loved the campus and ātopātierā facilities, particularly the weight room and the teamās blueāandāgold atmosphere .
š Recruiting momentum: Porter invited him back; Freeman appreciated the energy and coaching style and intends to build a relationship with the staff . Heāll also visit Wake Forest, NCāÆState, and Duke.
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š§ WVUās Camp Takeaways
Local emphasis: WVU continues to prioritize ināstate talent. Robinsonās presence and strong showing reinforce this focus.
Staff consistency: Robinsonās comments (ācoaches treated everyone the sameā) echo Freemanās take on coaching energyāPorterās approach seems resonating well.
Facilities selling point: Both RBs highlighted the quality of WVUās training and workout complexes, underscoring the value of topātier campus resources.
Recruiting follow-up: Invitations for return visits (especially to Freeman and Robinson) signal genuine interest and establish a pipeline toward potential offers or even commitments.
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š Outlook for WVUās 2027 RB Class
While both Freeman and Robinson impressed and will likely see continued engagement, WVU still hasnāt extended offers to either. The followāups this summerāofficial visits, workouts, more individual attentionācould swing momentum their way. Keep an eye out for updates throughout the openācamp season. Recruit standings, camp invitations, or even scholarship offers could appear later this summer.
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In summary, these camp sessions are proving effective as WVU strategically targets 2027 RB talent, balancing ināstate loyalty (Robinson) with broader regional prospects (Freeman). Both visits reflect well on the program, building strong groundwork for potential offers and future commitments.