West Virginia Football Recruiting: 5 must-have targets in the 2019 class

West Virginia football is enjoying an exciting 2018 campaign. Who are some must-have recruits that could make 2019 and beyond just as prosperous?

Dana Holgorsen and the West Virginia Mountaineers never seem to pull in those four and five-star prospects that vault their overall recruiting class into the top 10. But a speedy wide receiver here and a mammoth-sized offense tackle there can really make a difference on the field in the fall.

Not every recruit commits right out of high school, either. Some attend prep schools, junior colleges, and even four-year universities before transferring and finding a home. The Mountaineers have had a ton of success with JUCO players, most notably Bruce Irvin and the White brothers — Kevin, Ka’Raun, and Kyzir. The transfer market has treated West Virginia kindly, too, bringing in Will Grier after his stint with the Florida Gators.

With 18 commitments in the 2019 West Virginia recruiting class, the Mountaineers rank 34th nationally and fifth in the Big 12. Wide receiver Isaiah Hazel (Upper Marlboro, Md.), linebacker Lee Kpogba (Winston Salem, N.C.), and safety Osita Smith (Columbia, Md.) highlight the ‘Eers current crop of commits.

Holgorsen continues to gather the best talent in West Virginia, too, with commitments from Martinsburg’s Dewayne Grantham, Charleston’s Kerry Martin, and Morgantown’s Amir Richardson.

With college football’s latest redshirt rule change — allowing player’s to appear in no more than four games yet still claim a redshirt — the players on this list could see the field as early as next season.