MORGANTOWN, West Virginia — The recruiting landscape in the state of West Virginia has just shifted in a major way.
Class of 2026 interior offensive lineman Da’Ron Parks, the No. 1 player in the state of West Virginia, has decommitted from Florida State, he tells Rivals. Parks had been pledged to the Seminoles since July but is reopening his recruitment in what could become one of the most important storylines of the 2026 cycle.
At 6-foot-5 and 310 pounds, Parks is rated as the #34 interior offensive lineman in the 2026 class and has been a priority target for Power Five programs across the country. Now that he is officially back on the market, all eyes will be on whether new West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez can capitalize.
This could be HUGE for #WVU‼️
4⭐️ offensive lineman and the #1 player in the state of West Virginia. Come HOME @DaRon__Parks https://t.co/SFKgPb6zMI
— The Voice of Morgantown (@voicemorgantown) November 25, 2025
A Major Opportunity for WVU
Parks is not just another recruit, he is a program-changing prospect for his home-state Mountaineers. In-state blue-chip offensive linemen of his caliber rarely appear, and when they do, they often leave for national powers like Florida State, Penn State, or Clemson.
Now, with Parks suddenly available again, Rich Rodriguez finds himself with a rare window to make a massive statement on the recruiting trail.
If Rodriguez can land Parks, it would be:
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One of the biggest in-state wins for WVU in years
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A foundational piece for rebuilding the offensive line
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A momentum-shifting sign that top West Virginia talent can stay home
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A symbol of Rodriguez’s ability to win head-to-head battles against national powers
This is the type of commitment that changes multi-year trajectories.
Parks: A Dominant In-State Force
A standout at Nitro High School, Parks has become one of the most talked-about prospects in the region. His size, strength, and athleticism make him ideal for interior line play, and his ceiling continues to rise as he develops technically.
He plays with the combination of power and mobility that Rodriguez covets in his offensive linemen—physical in the run game but agile enough to pull, climb, and operate in a tempo-based offense.
What Comes Next?
West Virginia has already been recruiting Parks, and now, with his recruitment wide open, expect the Mountaineers to go all-in. The program is aggressively rebuilding its roster under Rodriguez, and landing the state’s No. 1 player would be a thunderous message to the rest of the Big 12 and beyond.
While nothing is guaranteed, it’s clear this decommitment creates an opportunity that WVU cannot overlook.
The Bottom Line
Da’Ron Parks is the top player in West Virginia, one of the most coveted interior linemen in the 2026 class, and a prospect who could anchor a Power Five offensive line for years. His decommitment from Florida State opens the door for Rich Rodriguez to secure one of the most impactful in-state commitments in recent program history.
If Rodriguez can pull it off, it would be huge for the future of the WVU football program—and could mark the beginning of a new era of keeping elite homegrown talent in Morgantown.
