WVU Football Transfer & Scholarship Tracker: A Comprehensive Look at the Mountaineers’ Roster Movement
The 2025 season is officially in the rearview mirror for West Virginia, and with that comes a familiar offseason ritual: roster reshuffling. Between outgoing transfers, incoming commitments, and the ever-evolving scholarship picture, this time of year is all about building the foundation for next fall. If you're trying to keep track of who's staying, who's going, and who's coming in, we've got you covered.
This is your one-stop breakdown of the Mountaineers' transfer portal activity and scholarship situation as it stands heading into the 2026 season. Every update here reflects confirmed moves, with eligibility based on the 2026 campaign. Until a player officially departs, they're considered part of the roster.
Let’s dive into the key updates and what they mean for each position group.
Latest Transfer Portal Entries
Special Teams
- Aidan Stire (Specialist) announced late on Dec. 22 that he's entering the portal.
While specialists often fly under the radar, depth and consistency at this position are crucial. Stire’s departure opens up a spot that WVU will need to address, whether through internal development or a portal addition.
Secondary
- Dawayne Galloway, a former four-star cornerback, confirmed he’s heading to the portal.
This is a notable loss from both a talent and recruiting pedigree standpoint. Galloway had the tools, and now WVU will be tasked with replacing a high-upside defender on the back end.
- Jason Cross, another defensive back, entered the portal on Dec. 14 with three years of eligibility remaining. That’s a young player with time to grow, and his departure adds to the turnover in the secondary.
- William Davis, who saw just four snaps in 2025, will also be moving on. While he wasn’t a major contributor this season, his exit continues the trend of attrition in the defensive backfield.
- Zae Jennings, a safety who started the season on the two-deep, entered the portal on Dec. 8.
He’s one of a few experienced DBs leaving, which will test WVU’s depth and development pipeline.
- Kaleb Gray, another safety, announced his intent to transfer on Dec. 8 as well.
Running Backs
- Kannon Katzer is heading into the portal for his final year of eligibility.
He was a depth piece, but his experience will be missed in the RB room.
- Clay Ash, who saw a significant uptick in playing time this season, also plans to transfer.
Ash made it clear he’s not shutting the door on a WVU return, but for now, he’s exploring his options. He has two years of eligibility left.
- Jahiem White and Diore Hubbard, both part of the season-opening two-deep, entered the portal on Dec. 8.
That’s a substantial hit to the running back depth chart, with two contributors looking elsewhere.
- Tyler Jacklich, another back, is also on the move.
That’s five RBs now in the portal - a clear signal that the room is undergoing a major overhaul.
Offensive Line
- Cooper Young and Ethan Chill are both heading out.
Neither saw the field in 2025, but their departures still impact depth and long-term development.
- Robby Martin, once the top recruit in West Virginia’s 2024 class, is also transferring.
After a brief stint at NC State, Martin joined WVU but saw just six snaps this season - none on offense or special teams after the opener. His exit is a reminder that recruiting hype doesn’t always translate to snaps.
- Jude Edwards, a late addition last fall, announced his intent to transfer on Dec. 4.
Quarterback
- Khalil Wilkins, the former starter, is heading out. This is a big one.
Anytime a starting QB hits the portal, it sends ripples through the program. WVU will need to sort out its QB room quickly - whether that’s elevating from within or hitting the portal themselves.
- Scott Kean is stepping away from football entirely, ending his career without using his final year of eligibility.
Defensive Line
- Jackson Biser, who walked on Senior Day, is entering the portal to use his extra year elsewhere.
- Adam Tomczyk is also transferring, with one or two years of eligibility left.
- KJ Henson and Darius Wiley, on the other hand, are incoming defensive linemen who just signed their Letters of Intent.
Linebackers
- Michael Hastie is on the move, per his representatives.
Another depth piece gone from a unit that relies heavily on rotation and versatility.
- Trey McGlothlin, a Bixby (OK) product and one-time Oklahoma State commit, is headed to Morgantown.
He’s a proven all-state performer and will join fellow signee Emory Snyder in WVU’s linebacker corps.
Wide Receiver
- Tyshawn Dues announced his departure on Dec.
- While he didn’t post big numbers, any loss at WR impacts depth and special teams.
Other Departures
- Caleb Nuhi-Yandall (r-Jr), who didn’t play a snap in 2025, is transferring.
- Matthias Squire, a defensive back who also didn’t see the field this season, is moving on.
Incoming Transfers and Commitments
WVU hasn’t just been losing players - they’ve been busy adding talent as well, especially from the JUCO ranks and the portal.
- DeShawn Woods, an offensive lineman with two years of eligibility, committed on Dec. 2.
- Jonas Muya (OL) and Lawrence Autry (RB) also committed that same day. Muya chose WVU over Oklahoma and Tennessee - a strong recruiting win.
- Jaylen Thomas, a JUCO defensive lineman who visited Tennessee, Arkansas, and WVU, signed with the Mountaineers on Dec. 4.
- Da’Mare Williams, a junior college safety who decommitted from Kentucky after his WVU visit, committed on Dec. 1.
He brings three years of eligibility.
- Rayshawn Reynolds and Da’Mun Allen, JUCO cornerbacks from Hutchinson CC, committed after their official visits.
Both have two years left.
The Scholarship Picture
As of the start of December, WVU had 116 players with eligibility for 2026: 85 returners and 31 commitments. That number has already shifted with the flurry of portal entries and new signings, but it gives a sense of the scale the coaching staff is working with.
The 85-man scholarship limit looms large, and trimming the roster while bringing in impact players is a delicate balance. With so many players entering the portal - including multiple starters and key contributors - the Mountaineers are clearly in the middle of a roster reset.
Final Thoughts
This is what the modern college football offseason looks like - a constant churn of departures and additions, with scholarship math playing just as big a role as on-field performance. For West Virginia, the next few weeks will be pivotal.
The transfer portal has already taken a bite out of several position groups, especially in the secondary and backfield. But the Mountaineers are also being aggressive in replenishing talent, particularly through JUCO and portal additions.
Expect more moves to come. This is just the beginning of what promises to be a busy and transformative offseason in Morgantown.