MORGANTOWN, West Virginia — West Virginia just landed one of the biggest recruiting victories in program history!
Kevin Brown, the No. 3-ranked offensive lineman in the nation and a consensus four-star recruit, has committed to the West Virginia Mountaineers, becoming one of the highest-rated players ever to choose WVU.
Brown, a 6-foot-5, 290-pound offensive tackle from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was originally committed to Penn State. But when James Franklin was fired as head coach of the Nittany Lions, the blue-chip lineman reopened his recruitment.
West Virginia Wins a National Recruiting Battle
After decommitting from Penn State, Brown took visits to:
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Morgantown, West Virginia (WVU)
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Columbus, Ohio (Ohio State)
In the end, the Mountaineers—led by head coach Rich Rodriguez—won out.
Brown described his visit to WVU as the turning point in his recruitment:
“It was excellent… They exceeded my expectations. They really believe in me and I can see myself sliding right in at right tackle.”
That belief, he said, was the difference.
A Program-Changing Commitment
Kevin Brown is not just another recruit—he’s a foundational building block.
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#3 Offensive Lineman in the Nation
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One of the highest-rated commitments in West Virginia football history
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Prototype size and athleticism at 6’5”, 290 pounds
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Projected to play right tackle early in his career
For Rich Rodriguez and his staff, this is a massive win—proof that WVU is becoming a serious player again on the national recruiting stage.
Why Brown Chose WVU
Sources close to the recruitment say it came down to three key factors:
- Comfort and Culture in Morgantown
- Rodriguez’s vision for him as an immediate-impact right tackle
- Trust that West Virginia believes in developing him into an NFL-caliber lineman
Brown’s quote says it all: he didn’t just feel recruited, he felt wanted.
This commitment sends a message across college football: West Virginia is back in the fight for elite talent.
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WVU secures a national Top-100 player
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Brown could anchor the offensive line for years to come
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Rodriguez proves he can win head-to-head against programs like Ohio State and Penn State
This is a program-defining moment for the Mountaineers—and it could be just the beginning.
Welcome to Morgantown, Kevin Brown.
