Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna standout Jasen Lopez, a 2026 four-star wide receiver, recently returned from a June 6–8 official visit to West Virginia, and he and his family emerged with a far different—and much stronger—impression of Morgantown than anticipated .
Measuring in at about 5‑foot‑11, 185 pounds, Lopez admitted that before setting foot on campus, neither he nor his family “really knew what to expect.” What they discovered, however, exceeded expectations. He was particularly struck by the campus environment, the friendliness of the people, and the quality of facilities. “We underestimated it as far as the area and things like that. It really surprised us,” Lopez said . He was also impressed by the advanced technology integrated into the strength‑and‑conditioning program.
During his visit, Lopez spent significant time with inside receivers coach Logan Bradley and senior offensive assistant Travis Trickett. They walked him through how he might be deployed in the Mountaineers’ offense—both as a slot and outside receiver, with opportunities for jet sweeps and option routes reminiscent of previous successful slot stars . Lopez acknowledged the clarity of their vision: “They like getting the ball on jet sweeps and option routes,” he noted .
Lopez also had positive interactions with head coach Rich Rodriguez, commenting on Rodriguez’s demeanor: “I think he’s a great guy and super down to Earth. He’s a cool guy to be around” . Time spent with current Mountaineers—particularly inside receiver Rodney Gallagher, who hosted him—also contributed to the visit’s impact .
This OV follows visits to NC State, Georgia Tech, and Florida State, with Miami still on the schedule this weekend . Lopez is aiming to make his college decision in July or August, though he insists he’s not rushing .
Overall, Lopez described the trip as “a good time overall,” and it appears to have boosted West Virginia’s standing in his recruitment . For the Mountaineers, landing a versatile two-sport talent like Lopez—who shined both on the football field and basketball court in high school—would represent a significant summer recruiting win .
As Lopez continues to gather information and weigh offers, West Virginia’s strong summer engagement and his positive offseason experience may keep Morgantown in full view as his decision window approaches.
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