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WVU football lands first transfer portal commitment for 2026 roster

The West Virginia Mountaineers have landed their first transfer addition to the 2026 roster.

On Saturday, it was announced that WVU football had landed a commitment from UT-Permian Basin defensive lineman Will LeBlanc has committed to the Mountaineers, per reports from 247Sports. LeBlanc, who will join the Mountaineers with three years of eligibility remaining, finished this past season with 32 tackles (5 TFLs) and 1.5 sacks as he helped take the Falcons to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division 2 playoffs.

UT-Permian Basin d-lineman Will LeBlanc (@WillLeBlanc98) has committed to West Virginia, @thebizofathlete tells @mzenitz and me.