West Virginia football commit Christopher Wilson Jr. died Monday at 17 after police in Muncie, Indiana, found him dead of multiple gunshot wounds in the back of a vehicle early that morning, according to multiple reports.
Wilson was a senior at Yorktown High School just outside Muncie and had committed to the Mountaineers in June. He was ranked as a three-star prospect by 247Sports and a four-star prospect in the 247Sports Composite, with that outlet listing him as the No. 6 prospect in Indiana and the No. 29 EDGE in the Class of 2027.
“The West Virginia football program is heartbroken by the news of the tragic loss of Chris Wilson Jr. this morning,” WVU coach Rich Rodriguez said in a Monday statement. “We really enjoyed getting to know Chris during the recruiting process. The WVU football program sends its heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Chris' family in this difficult time.”
Yorktown High School principal Stacey Brewer also remembered Wilson in a statement, saying, “He had a bright future and big dreams, and he was working hard to reach them, Chris will be deeply missed by our students, our staff, and our entire Yorktown community.”
West Virginia’s football account posted, “We are heartbroken by the passing of WVU commit Chris Wilson Jr.
The entire WVU Football program sends its thoughts and prayers to Chris’ family, friends, teammates and loved ones.”
Wilson’s 247Sports profile showed offers from multiple Power Four programs, including reigning national champion Indiana and several SEC teams.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office said in a statement that Wilson was “much more than a talented football player with a bright future.”
“He was a son, friend, teammate, classmate, and a young man who meant so much to so many,” the statement said. “Those who knew Chris will remember his kindness, humility, and the way he treated those around him.”
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