West Virginia Football’s 2026 Class Just Got a Game-Changing Boost—Meet the Four Recruits Turning Heads!

MORGANTOWN — Another bustling weekend unfolded for West Virginia’s 2026 recruiting class, as the Mountaineers locked down four fresh commitments that could very well shape the team’s future in bold ways. Sunday’s flurry of new pledges included a couple of three-star prospects and an intriguing junior college player, each bringing unique strengths to Morgantown’s roster. Camden Goforth, an offensive lineman who made a surprising switch from Coastal Carolina after a recent official visit, spearheaded the weekend’s haul. Coupled with Justyn Lyles, another promising lineman from Ohio, and the additions of wide receiver Robert Smith as well as linebacker/safety Aaron Edwards from junior college ranks, Rich Rodriguez appears to be methodically fortifying his squad’s trenches and skill positions alike. With 17 recruits now in the fold, the Mountaineers are flexing notable depth in their efforts, holding on firmly as one of the most active programs nationally. Keen observers will note how pivotal official visits have been—each recruit arrived, took a look, and promptly signed on. This weekend’s developments remind us just how dynamic recruiting battles can be when a program’s hustle meets opportunity head-on. LEARN MORE

Goforth is the consensus 41st-ranked player in Tennessee and 120th-ranked interior offensive lineman in the class. 

Rodriguez didn’t add only defense this weekend. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M linebacker/safety Aaron Edwards announced his commitment after Smith. If Edwards is put at linebacker, he’d be the second linebacker for the class, joining three-star Antoine Sharp. Edwards received offers from Tulsa, UTEP and UTSA.

Rodriguez now has 17 recruits for the 2026 class and is rated as the 44th-best class, according to 247Sports. The Mountaineers have the 13th-most recruits in the nation. 

The Mountaineers had four players commit to them on Sunday, including a couple more three-stars and a junior college player.

With the additions of Goforth and Lyles, Rich Rodriguez has three future offensive linemen for the class, playing into his offensive scheme of moving bodies in the trenches. 

Goforth wasn’t the only offensive lineman added Sunday. Later in the night, three-star interior lineman Justyn Lyles announced his commitment. He’s not rated consensually but marked as a three-star by 247Sports and the 65th-best player in Ohio. Lyles also committed right after visiting West Virginia, the same weekend.

Rodriguez and staff don’t have a West Virginia recruit yet, and are most dominant in Florida, with four players. Ohio is a close second with three.

The biggest takeaway is how impactful the official visits have been for the Mountaineers. All four recruits took official visits and then immediately committed. 

MORGANTOWN — It was another big recruiting weekend for West Virginia, adding multiple prospects for the 2026 class.

The first domino to fall was three-star offensive lineman Camden Goforth, who flipped from Coastal Carolina. The Athens, Tenn. native originally committed to the Chanticleers on June 1 after an official visit. He kept his recruiting open, visited Western Kentucky, and recently visited West Virginia on June 13, which ultimately changed his mind. 

West Virginia did add a skill position to the offense. In the afternoon, unranked wide receiver Robert Smith announced his commitment on Instagram. The Niceville, Fla. native stands at 6-foot-2, 185 pounds, and received offers from Arkansas State, FIU, East Carolina and Florida Atlantic. Smith is the first wide receiver in the class.