The West Virginia Mountaineers are poised for several significant announcements this week from 2026 targets—here are the key recruits and their decision timelines:
🔔 July 7 – Jett Goldsberry (Athlete, Heritage Hills HS, IN)
Ceremony: July 7 at 5:30 p.m. CT at his high school .
Goldsberry, a three-star recruit (6′, 195 lb), holds offers from North Carolina, Ole Miss, Purdue, Rutgers, Wake Forest, and West Virginia. He’s considered more likely to choose North Carolina or Ole Miss, though WVU is in the mix after his official visit on June 17–19 .
🔔 July 8 – Javonte Smith (Athlete/DB, Jackson Northside, TN)
Announcement at 3:30 p.m. CT .
Smith — a versatile defensive back and return threat — is down to WVU, Tennessee, Missouri, and Arkansas. After an official visit to Morgantown in mid-June, Tennessee’s in-state appeal makes this a tough battle .
🔔 July 10 – Vincent Smith (CB/S, Carl Sandburg HS, IL)
Decision expected July 10 .
Smith, standing 6′2″ and 200 lb, previously committed to Northern Illinois before his recruitment opened. He has trimmed his options to WVU, Purdue, and Iowa. WVU coach Rod West has built strong traction, but Purdue may pose the greatest threat .
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🏈 Already Committed in 2026 Class
In recent weeks, WVU has locked in several impactful commits :
Christopher Talley (RB, Whitehaven HS, TN): Committed July 6 after averaging 1,600+ yards and 18 TDs as a junior — the Mountaineers fit his playstyle and rich Rodriguez history of productive backs .
Rickey Giles (S, South Oak Cliff HS, TX) & Malachi Thompson (WR, Nitro HS, WV): Committed late June — Giles chose WVU over Memphis, Utah, and others; Thompson, a local standout and Randy Moss Award winner, stayed home .
Camden Goforth, Justyn Lyles (OL), Robert Stith (WR), Aaron Edwards (LB/S), Emari Peterson (CB), Jaylon Jones, Taj Powell, Emory Snyder, and others have joined through June’s recruiting surge .
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🧭 What to Watch
WVU’s recruiting momentum is building, with key decisions due this week in both defense and athlete/DB roles. Landing Goldsberry, Smith (Tn.), or Vincent Smith (IL) would mark significant additions, strengthening WVU’s class in under‑the‑radar but impactful ways. Coach Rich Rodriguez’s recent success with backfield fits (like Talley) underscores how program synergy can deliver results.
The next few days will clarify whether WVU can convert finalists into commitments and continue the surge that’s already produced 23 known class members—making for a compelling week in Morgantown