
WVU Mountaineers Projected Depth Chart Ahead of First Scrimmage
The Mountaineers are preparing for their opening preseason scrimmage, revealing the players who will lead the offense and defense as the team looks to build momentum.
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The Mountaineers are preparing for their opening preseason scrimmage, revealing the players who will lead the offense and defense as the team looks to build momentum.

Transfer from Butte Community College, 6‑foot‑2, 247‑pound edge rusher aims to bolster a thin defensive front and contribute immediately in a rotational role.

Junior edge player Harper Holloman brings collegiate experience and family football legacy to West Virginia University, where he will battle Tobi Haastrup for prominent snaps.

The Mountaineers’ roster is in constant flux as transfers, JUCO signees and portal entries reshape the squad before the upcoming season

EA Sports’ latest college football title showcases many West Virginia University athletes, but not every Mountaineer makes the virtual roster. Here’s a look at the selections, the omissions, and why some players are absent.

West Virginia University is banking on a blend of fresh talent and seasoned upperclassmen to build a competitive football program. Key underclassmen and returning veterans are highlighted as essential pieces for the Mountaineers' resurgence.

The latest depth chart for West Virginia University’s football program reflects a flurry of transfers, commitments and injury updates as the team prepares for the 2026 campaign under head coach Rich Rodriguez.

EA Sports has rolled out the first set of player ratings for its upcoming College Football 27 title, highlighting West Virginia University's roster and noting several standout Mountaineers yet to be added.

The NCAA’s new five-year eligibility framework is redefining how West Virginia University manages its football scholarships, affecting players who redshirted under previous rules and prompting a detailed review of each athlete’s remaining years.

Rich Rodriguez’s second year at the helm brings a mix of proven talent and fresh faces, with high expectations for offensive firepower and defensive improvement.

During spring practices, UNLV’s newest defensive back impressed head coach Rich Rodriguez with record‑setting speed and vertical metrics, earning a guaranteed starting position and positioning himself as the program’s biggest riser for the upcoming season.

As the Mountaineers continue to revamp their squad ahead of the 2026 season, a series of transfers, commitments and injury updates have reshaped the depth chart, highlighting both emerging talent and experienced additions.

West Virginia University finished 14th in the Big 12 last year, endured injuries and a depleted secondary, but a full offseason under head coach Rich Rodriguez brings renewed optimism and a revamped roster for the upcoming campaign.

Coach Rich Rodriguez sat down with Pete Thamel to discuss how increased funding and a full recruiting class are reshaping West Virginia’s football outlook, while acknowledging the broader financial disparities that define the sport.

In a recent ESPN interview, West Virginia University head coach Rich Rodriguez detailed the financial constraints facing his program, the progress made in recruiting, and his outlook for a competitive rebound.

Coach Rich Rodriguez tells ESPN’s Pete Thamel that increased funding and targeted recruiting are reshaping West Virginia’s football outlook, while he warns of the growing financial gap in college football and advocates for measures to level the playing field.