West Virginia Football Secures Mysterious Recruit SirPaul ‘Jesus in Cleats’—What’s Behind the Unbelievable Nickname?

SirPaul “Jesus in Cleats” Cheeks of Chesterfield (Va.) Varina has committed to West Virginia. pic.twitter.com/c1epGugPRL

SirPaul Cheeks committed to WVU on Tuesday.Cheeks also runs the 100-meter dash, with a personal best of 10.63 seconds.Potential blasphemy aside, that’s pretty sweet.In his junior season, Cheeks had 1,495 all-purpose yards and 18 touchdowns to go along with six interceptions.He’s 5-foot-9 and 185 pounds, and his other finalists were Virginia Tech, Kentucky, Pittsburgh and Minnesota.The West Virginia Mountaineers have officially added the greatest name in the history of their football recruiting.SirPaul is a running back from Chesterfield Varina High School in Virginia.Even better, he goes by the nickname “Jesus in Cleats.”

When you hear a name like SirPaul Cheeks — who also rocks the unforgettable nickname “Jesus in Cleats” — you can’t help but perk up. On Tuesday, the West Virginia Mountaineers scored a recruit whose moniker might just be the most memorable in the school’s history. Now, before anyone raises an eyebrow, I get it — the nickname’s edgy, but it’s undeniably cool. Coming out of Chesterfield Varina High School in Virginia, Cheeks brings more than just a catchy handle; this 5-foot-9, 185-pound running back weighed his options carefully, choosing WVU over heavy hitters like Virginia Tech, Kentucky, Pittsburgh, and Minnesota. And with nearly 1,500 all-purpose yards, 18 touchdowns, six interceptions last season, plus a blazing 10.63-second 100-meter dash, there’s real firepower under that nickname. Trust me, this isn’t just a fun story — it’s a recruitment with serious potential to shake things up. LEARN MORE— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) July 15, 2025