Chris Wilson commits to West Virginia over multiple offers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Chris Wilson, a four-star edge rusher from Yorktown High in Indiana, has committed to West Virginia, choosing the Mountaineers over offers from Iowa State, Kansas, Vanderbilt, Cincinnati, and Auburn. The 6-foot-6, 235-pound prospect is the 16th commitment for West Virginia’s 2027 recruiting class. Wilson cited relationships with the coaching staff and the opportunity for development as key factors in his decision. During his junior season, he recorded 25 tackles, four sacks, and an interception, showcasing his skills on the field.
- •Wilson is from Yorktown High in Indiana.
- •He is 6-foot-6 and weighs 235 pounds.
- •He had 25 tackles and four sacks as a junior.
- •West Virginia is his choice over several other schools.
- •This marks Wilson as the 16th commit for 2027.
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Hoosier State four-star edge Chris Wilson commits to West Virginia
"Yorktown (Ind.) High Rivals300 edge rusher Chris Wilson says he has committed to West Virginia. The 6-foot-6, 235-pound Wilson chose to play for Rich Rodriguez and the Mountaineers over an offer list that also included Iowa State, Kansas, Vanderbilt, Cincinnati and Auburn. “What made WVU right for me was the people and the relationships I […]
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