There's been some interesting developments in the college recruiting scene in recent years that are expanding the pool of available talent, and some new strategies on where to hunt down potential players. And WVU football, hot off the recruiting successes oflanding a top JUCO wideout and closing in on potentially flipping a pair of four-star Penn State commits, is exploring an interesting option at tight end.
The Mountaineers have landed in the top five schools for Nathaniel Salmon, a New Zealand-based 2026 prospect with quite the unique background. Salmon, who comes from a rugby background in his youth and became a professional basketball player in his home country at the age of 17, never experimented with American football until 2024.