Recruiting Roundup: WVU Snags Top RB, Biggest Names to Watch

Things have started to pick back up for the Mountaineers on the recruiting trail

After weeks of hardly any movement, West Virginia got a pleasant surprise from top 2020 running back Lamy Constant (Brooklyn, NY) who committed to the program on Tuesday night. 

Constant appeared to be leaning towards West Virginia, but was also considering LSU, Texas A&M and Michigan State. Chalk this one up as an impressive win for co-offensive coordinator and running backs coach Chad Scott, who secured his verbal commitment. 

Standing in at 6-foot, 195 pounds, Constant is not the biggest guy by any means, but is a physical back that can absorb hits and tack on yards after contact. He will certainly vie for playing time as a true freshman and could potentially hold out on using a redshirt. Not only is this a big get for the Mountaineers, but they’re getting a guy that can help the team right away.  

Here is the updated list of 2020 commits for West Virginia: 

QB Garrett Greene

RB Lamy Constant

WR Devell Washington 

WR Reese Smith

TE Charles Finley

OL Chris Mayo

OL Zach Frazier

OL Jacob Gamble (JUCO)

DL Quay Mays (JUCO)

DE Lanell Carr

LB Taurus Simmons

CB Jairo Faverus

CB David Vincent-Okoli

With national signing day coming up next month, here’s a list of names to keep an eye on over the next few weeks:

WR Sam Brown

WR Douglas Emilien 

OL Tairiq Stewart (JUCO)

OL Ty’Kieast Crawford 

DE Sean Martin

DE Akheem Mesidor

DE/LB Avery Dunn

DL Yaya Diaby (JUCO)

DL Westley Neal

CB Rashad Battle

CB Shelton Quarles Jr. 

CB Jackie Matthews (JUCO)

CB Daryl Porter Jr. 

CB Davonte Brown

S Trenton Yowe

S Quitman Kincaid