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Ethan Lawson commits to West Virginia football with viral video

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:33 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Ethan Lawson commits to West Virginia football with viral video
Summary

Ethan Lawson, a three-star offensive lineman from Rye Cove (VA), announced his commitment to West Virginia football in a viral video, eschewing typical graphics. The video features Lawson in front of a burning couch, wearing a Mountaineers shirt and set to John Denver's 'Take Me Home, Country Roads.' This announcement follows his official visit to Morgantown, making him the 14th commitment in a class ranked 27th by 247Sports. Lawson is the No. 40 interior offensive lineman and No. 13 player out of West Virginia in the 2027 class. The song is a staple in West Virginia athletics, often sung by players and fans during celebrations.

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  • •Ethan Lawson is a 6-6, 310-pound offensive lineman.
  • •He chose West Virginia over Virginia Tech in his commitment.
  • •His commitment video has garnered over 570,000 views on X.
  • •The Mountaineers' 2027 class currently ranks 27th by 247Sports.
  • •John Denver's song is integral to West Virginia sporting events.
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  • 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — 'To the place I belong': West Virginia football recruit's commitment video goes viral
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Ethan Lawson went viral after announcing his commitment to West Virginia football — with a little assist from a John Denver classic.

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