Jason Chambers, a senior cornerback for West Virginia, will exhaust his fifth year of eligibility but will not return to the Mountaineers. Instead, he plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, looking for a program where he can secure a more prominent role.
Roster reshaping at West Virginia
During the 2023 season he logged 34 tackles, three interceptions and four passes defended, while allowing just one reception on five targets against TCU and none on three attempts versus UCF. His missed‑tackle rate sat at 10% and 52.6% of passes directed at him were completed, figures that placed his Pro Football Focus grades between 47.7 and 64.9 across four games.
The Mountaineers’ secondary will look markedly different next year. In addition to the returning Nickelbacks Geimere Latimer and Maliek Hawkins, who may slide to cornerback, the team added several tall prospects, including Chams Diagne at 6‑3 and Da’Mun Allen also listed at 6‑3. Nick Taylor, ChaMarryus Bomar and Keyshawn Robinson are among the candidates projected to start, while junior‑college transfers Rayshawn Reynolds Jr. and Vincent Smith could also see action.
Coaches have noted that Chambers’ lack of length at 5‑11 limits his ability to contest balls in the air, a factor that contributed to the secondary’s late‑season struggles, when eight of 14 targets resulted in catches. The influx of taller corners is expected to reshape snap distribution and reduce the snaps available to Chambers.
Before arriving in Morgantown, Chambers played at North Carolina Central and Appalachian State, building a track record that caught the attention of West Virginia’s staff. His next destination remains undecided, but the portal move signals a strategic shift aimed at finding a fit where his skill set can be maximized.