Louisville DB Transfer Josh Minkins Backs Out of Commitment to WVU

WVU loses another portal commitment.

For the second time this week, West Virginia has lost a transfer portal commitment in the secondary. 

A few days ago, Old Dominion safety transfer Tahj Ra-El backed out of his commitment one day after announcing his intentions to sign with WVU. Friday afternoon, Louisville transfer Josh Minkins Jr. announced he will not sign with WVU and is re-opening his recruitment.

I will not be attending West Virginia. Please respect my decision.

— Cinco (@JoshMinkinsJr) January 12, 2024

Minking chose WVU over offers from Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, and Tulsa.

In 2022, Minkins played a big part in the Cardinals' defense recording 55 tackles, three pass breakups, one sack, one interception, and a forced fumble. Minkins started the team's opener against Georgia Tech this season but missed some time with a hamstring injury. Once he returned to action, he saw his playing time decrease and fell into more of a rotational role with Cam'Ron Kelly and Devin Neal. He finished the season with 21 tackles in eight games (three starts).

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