Morgantown, WV – Earlier this evening, Rich Rodriguez and the West Virginia Mountaineers notched yet another solid defender out of the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Chase Wilson, a linebacker from Colorado State, has committed to the Mountaineers via X.
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— Chase Wilson (@cjwilson_18) January 11, 2025
Wilson, who will have one season of eligibility, was a key contributor to Colorado State’s defense over the last two seasons. During his time with the Rams, the Colorado native tallied 234 tackles, 6 sacks, 7 passes defended, 2 interceptions, and a forced fumble.
According to On3, Wilson was a three-star prospect in the transfer portal. The outlet estimates his NIL value at $308,700.
More players are expected to commit to the Mountaineers in the coming days. Stay tuned to The Voice of Motown to stay up to date with all things NCAA Transfer Portal.
Wilson becomes the 21st player added from the transfer portal since Rich Rodriguez took over the West Virginia football program. Previously, the Mountaineers added two players from Jacksonville State – former Martinsburg High School players Jarod Bowie and Jacob Barrick – as well as Tulsa offensive line transfer Walter Young Bear, Jordan Scruggs, a cornerback from South Alabama, Oran Singleton, a wide receiver from Eastern Michigan, Jaylen Henderson, a quarterback from Texas A&M, former North Carolina linebacker Ashton Woods, former Youngstown State wide receiver Cyrus Traugh, Catawba running back LJ Turner, Tulane kicker Ethan Head, Iowa tight end Johnny Pascuzzi, Chattanooga safety Jordan Walker, defensive back Michael Coats, Jr., Jacksonville State defensive backs Fred Perry and Derek Carter, LSU offensive lineman Kimo Makaneole, and Northern Iowa running back Tye Edwards.
(Photo by Colorado State Athletics)
