Morgantown, WV – Earlier this evening, Rich Rodriguez and the West Virginia Mountaineers landed a commitment from who could potentially be the steal of the 2026 class. Nitro, West Virginia native, Malachi Thompson, has pledged his commitment to West Virginia University via social media.
Thompson, who has yet to receive a star rating from 247Sports, is one of the most decorated prospects in the state of West Virginia for the 2026 class. On top of his 74 receptions, 1,593 yards, and 18 touchdowns last season, Thompson was also recognized as the Randy Moss Award winner. An award that goes to the best receiver in the state of West Virginia annually.
According to 247Sports, Thompson currently holds 9 scholarship offers from various FBS programs. Among the schools to offer him include Marshall, Ohio, Akron, Kent State, and Toledo. He also picked up FCS offers from Eastern Kentucky and Youngstown State.
Standing at 6’4 and weighing 200 pounds, Thompson has the physique to be a competitive receiver in the Big 12 Conference.
As expected, the Mountaineers still hold dominance over Marshall in in-state recruiting.
Stay tuned to The Voice of Morgantown for recruiting updates.
