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WVU football secures portal commitments from Oklahoma quarterback, defensive back

A pair of brothers with College Football Playoff experience will be transferring into WVU football from an SEC program.

Less than a week after a Crystal Ball prediction from 247Sports predicted the move was coming, reports indicate that Oklahoma quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. has committed to the Mountaineers, and that he will be joined by his brother and Sooners defensive back Maliek Hawkins.

Sources: Former Oklahoma quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. and defensive back Maliek Hawkins have committed to West Virginia. Hawkins Jr. played in 9 games over two seasons at OU, accounting for eight touchdowns and throwing for 950 yards.