: WVU Football Recruiting Booms as 33 Elite Recruits Confirm June Official Visits
Morgantown, WV — June 13, 2025
In a stunning surge that’s shaking up the college football recruiting landscape, West Virginia University (WVU) has confirmed 33 high-profile recruits will descend upon Morgantown this June for official visits — the largest known haul of June visitors in the program’s history.
While the Mountaineers aren’t typically associated with five-star chaos or blue-blood bravado, this summer feels different. Led by Head Coach Drew Staley, now in his third year at the helm, WVU’s recruiting machine has shifted into overdrive, riding momentum from a breakout 10-3 2024 season and a Gator Bowl victory over Texas A&M.
“These kids see something real here,” said Director of Player Personnel Micah Rollins. “They’re not just coming for the photo ops — they’re coming because they believe WVU is building something special.”
The list of confirmed visitors reads like a who’s who of top-tier talent:
- Jayden Crutchfield (QB, 4-star, GA): A dual-threat phenom with Lamar Jackson legs and Caleb Williams swagger.
- Trevor McKnight (EDGE, 4-star, PA): Dubbed “The Frostburg Freight Train” for his raw speed off the edge.
- Zion Brooks (RB, 5-star, TX): A surprise interest; Brooks is widely considered a Texas Longhorn lock, but the Mountaineers are making him think twice.
- Demonte Reed (OL, 3-star, WV): A homegrown monster with a chip on his shoulder and a nasty streak that Coach Staley loves.
Each weekend in June is strategically loaded, with themed visit weekends mimicking NFL Combine-style showcases, academic briefings, and even mountaintop bonfire events aimed at creating a “brotherhood-first” environment.
Perhaps most intriguing is the presence of seven four-star recruits from SEC territory, a testament to how WVU’s brand — and Staley’s aggressive recruitment — is pushing geographic boundaries. The social media buzz has been relentless, with videos of the team’s new $42 million athletic complex making the rounds on TikTok and Instagram.
“Coach Staley told me, ‘You won’t just be a player here, you’ll be a legend,’” Crutchfield said in a viral clip from last week. “I believe him.”
This recruiting class, if even half of the June visitors commit, could mark a program-altering leap. Recruiting analysts already project WVU to break into the Top 20 classes nationally, something that hasn’t happened since 2012.
And it’s not just about numbers. The staff is focused on cultural fit, leadership traits, and multi-sport athleticism — “dogs with discipline,” as Staley puts it.
Still, the final word will come not in June, but in December’s signing period. WVU fans, long-starved for sustained national relevance, wait with cautious hope.
Until then, the message from Morgantown is clear: The climb is no longer a slogan — it’s a movement.
