The 2026 WVU Football recruiting class was one for the record books. Not only did the Mountaineers sign the largest class in school history as they reeled in 49 recruits, but they also delivered quality that accompanied the quantity.
According to the Rivals/On3 recruiting rankings, West Virginia brought in the No. 1 class in the entire Big 12 Conference. If that isn’t impressive enough, this latest recruiting class has also earned the highest-ever national ranking for a Mountaineer football recruiting class.
By multiple measures, this is likely the best WVU football recruiting class of all-time. So what players did the Mountaineers bring in at each position?
Below is a full position-by-position breakdown of the soon-to-be Mountaineers with one exception – four-star Matt Sieg, who surprised fans by announcing he’s joining West Virginia on Early National Signing Day, is still currently listed as an Athlete on the University’s recruiting roster. However, it’s believed he will play either nickel or safety for WVU on defense and could play receiver or running Back on the offensive side.
QB:
- Jyron Hughley (6’2 195) [FL]
- Wyatt Brown (6’3 197) [CA]
- John Johnson (6’0 180) [LA]
RB:
- Chris Talley (5’11 181) [TN]
- SirPaul Cheeks (5’7 176) [VA]
- Martavious Boswell (5’9 175) [TX – JUCO]
- Lawrence Autry (5’10 213) [MS]
- Amari Latimer (6’0 228) [GA]
WR:
- Robert Oliver (6’2 180) [FL]
- Charlie Hanafin (6’0 181) [MA]
- Malachi Thompson (6’4 192) [WV]
- Kedrick Triplett (5’11 211) [AL – JUCO]
- Landon Drumm (6’2 190) [CO]
- Keon Hutchins (6’0 180) [MS – JUCO]
- Greg Wilfred (5’9 166) [LA]
OL:
- Rhett Morris (6’2 302) [NJ]
- Camden Goforth (6’4 321) [TN]
- Lamarcus Dillard (6’2 290) [MD]
- Aidan Woods (6’5 297) [VA]
- Kevin Brown (6’6 280) [PA]
- Deshawn Woods (6’5 291) [NE – JUCO]
- Jonas Muya (6’7 292) [IN]
TE:
- Sam Hamilton (6’2 235) [OH]
- Kade Bush (6’4 220) [MN]
- Xavier Anderson (6’6 202) [WV]
DT:
- Cam Mallory (6’0 315) [AL]
- Yendor Mack (6’2 244) [PA]
- Jaylen Thomas (6’2 313) [TN – JUCO]
- KJ Henson (6’4 274) [MD – JUCO]
DE:
- Carter Kessler (6’2 250) [OH]
- KJ Gillespie (6’2 242) [NC]
- Darius Wiley (6’6 255) [KY – JUCO]
BAN:
- Jeremiah Johnson (6’2 243) [NV – JUCO]
- Noah Tishendorf (6’2 254) [OR]
LB:
- Antoine Sharp (6’0 208) [FL]
- Cameron Dwyer (6’1 195) [FL]
- Trey McGlothlin (6’2 205) [OK]
N/S:
- Emory Snyder (6’3 200) [OK]
- Miles Khatri (6’0 208) [AL]
CB:
- Makhi Boone (6’0 171) [OH]
- Simaj Hill (6’0 173) [PA]
- Vincent Smith (6’1 223) [IL]
- Rayshawn Reynolds (6’3 178) [AL – JUCO]
- Da’Mun Allen (6’3 190) [FL- JUCO]
S:
- Jayden Ballard (6’0 180) [VA]
- Da’Mare Williams (6’1 201) [NC – JUCO]
- Rickey Giles (5’10 185) [TX]
ATH:
- Matt Sieg (6’0 180) [PA]
P:
- Chase Ridley (6’2 233) [AU]
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