Highlights + Evaluation of WVU OL Commit Gavin Crawford

A look at the Mountaineers' newest member of the 2025 recruiting class.

Class of 2025 offensive lineman Gavin Crawford (6'3", 310 lbs) of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, Maryland committed to West Virginia on Wednesday. He chose the Mountaineers over finalists Duke, Florida, Maryland, Syracuse, and UCLA and other offers from Boston College, Georgia, Liberty, Marshall, Memphis, Michigan State, Pitt, Tennessee, and a few others.

Highlights:

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— Gavin Crawford (@_GavinCrawford) November 28, 2023

Evaluation

Crawford is a tremendous athlete and it shows when he's being asked to pull and be the lead blocker in the outside run game. He's a mauler, a physical force, someone who plays with a mean streak. Has powerful hands that oftentimes knocks defenders on their can. When he latches on, though, defenders have a difficult time getting free. There are some questions with his pass protection and not because he's put bad work on film, there's just not much of it. He comes from a pretty run-heavy offense, leaving him few opportunities. From the few reps available, he does play with a good base and moves his feet really well, staying balanced. He's a natural fit at left guard and projects to play there at West Virginia, possibly pretty early in his career as a rotational guy. Assuming he makes a successful transition, Crawford should be a multi-year starter at the next level and has some All-Big 12 potential in him.

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