đ 2027 WV RB Camps at West Virginia
1. David Robinson (Charleston Capital HS, WV)
Physical profile: 5â˛9âł, 185âŻlbs.
Camp date: June 6â8 (exact day unspecified, but fresh coverage from JuneâŻ8) .
â Key attributes: Showed versatility and speed; coaches appreciated how he âplays both sides of the ball,â according to comments from running backs coach Larry Porter and head coach Rich RodrĂguez .
đ§âđ The main impression: Robinson was struck by the level of treatment â âcoaches treated everyone the sameâ â and was impressed with the overall camp atmosphere, coaching energy, and facilities .
đ Next steps: Plans another visit; also weighing other camps at Maryland, Eastern Michigan, MiamiâOhio, Kent State, Yale, and Mercyhurst .
2. Christian Freeman (Southeast Raleigh HS, NC)
Physical profile: 5â˛9âł, 190âŻlbs.
Camp date: Same first one-day WVU summer camp (early June) .
đ Coach feedback: Porter and assistant Noel Devine had positive opinionsâPorter said Freeman was âvery close to being greatâ .
⨠Freemanâs impression: Loved the campus and âtopâtierâ facilities, particularly the weight room and the teamâs blueâandâgold atmosphere .
đ Recruiting momentum: Porter invited him back; Freeman appreciated the energy and coaching style and intends to build a relationship with the staff . Heâll also visit Wake Forest, NCâŻState, and Duke.
—
đ§ WVUâs Camp Takeaways
Local emphasis: WVU continues to prioritize inâstate talent. Robinsonâs presence and strong showing reinforce this focus.
Staff consistency: Robinsonâs comments (âcoaches treated everyone the sameâ) echo Freemanâs take on coaching energyâPorterâs approach seems resonating well.
Facilities selling point: Both RBs highlighted the quality of WVUâs training and workout complexes, underscoring the value of topâtier 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.
—
đ Outlook for WVUâs 2027 RB Class
While both Freeman and Robinson impressed and will likely see continued engagement, WVU still hasnât extended offers to either. The followâups this summerâofficial visits, workouts, more individual attentionâcould swing momentum their way. Keep an eye out for updates throughout the openâcamp season. Recruit standings, camp invitations, or even scholarship offers could appear later this summer.
—
In summary, these camp sessions are proving effective as WVU strategically targets 2027 RB talent, balancing inâstate loyalty (Robinson) with broader regional prospects (Freeman). Both visits reflect well on the program, building strong groundwork for potential offers and future commitments.