In-state players set to sign D-I scholarship offers

A look at some of the in-state players from West Virginia set to sign scholarship offers with Division I programs on Wednesday:

 


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Ryan Switzer

WR

5’9″

165 lbs

NORTH CAROLINA

George Washington High School

The skinny: GW standout Ryan Switzer was one of the state’s more highly sought after recruits in some time. The high school running back will make the move to slot receiver with North Carolina. Switzer finished his senior season by winning his second straight Kennedy Award, tallying 2,379 rushing yards and 32 touchdowns, to go along with another 253 receiving yards and four more scores. He also added three defensive touchdowns on the year as well. Switzer is rated as a three-star prospect by both Scout.com and Rivals.com. He also capped off his senior year by catching the game-winning touchdown in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. He picked the Tar Heels over numerous other offers, including West Virginia, Florida State, Penn State, Georgia Tech and Arizona.

 


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Elijah Wellman

FB

6’3″

235 lbs

WEST VIRGINIA

Spring Valley High School

The skinny: Spring Valley’s Elijah Wellman will stay instate to play for the Mountaineers. The running back rushed for over 1,600 yards and scored 18 touchdowns during his senior year of high school. He’s expected to play in more of a blocking-back role with the Mountaineers. Wellman was also a standout linebacker in high school as well, earning the state’s 2012 Huff Award as the top defensive player, recording 124 tackles during his senior year.  Wellman is rated as a three-star prospect by Scout.com and a two-star by Rivals.com. Some of his other offers included Marshall, Bowling Green, Charlotte and Ohio.

 


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Jordan Clay

TE/WR

6’5″

195 lbs

AIR FORCE

George Washington High School

The skinny: GW’s Jordan Clay will be taking his talents out west to play for Air Force. The wide receiver/tight end finished his senior season with 29 catches for 379 yards and four touchdowns. He’s rated as a two-star prospect by Rivals.com and had preferred walk-on offers to WVU and Marshall.

 


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Cedric Brown

WR

6’1″

185 lbs

OHIO

Martinsburg High School

The skinny: Brown played a key role in Martinsburg winning three straight Class AAA football championships, capped off with a 38-14 win over Cabell Midland this past season. Brown was one of two receivers named 1st team all state in 2012. He also capped off his senior year by playing in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. He’s rated as a two-star prospect by Scout.com

 


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Dustin Crouser

LB

6’2″

220 lbs

UNC CHARLOTTE

George Washington High School

The skinny: GW’s Dustin Crouser is headed to North Carolina to play for UNC Charlotte. The linebacker/fullback is expected to play on the defensive side of the ball at the next level. Crouser suffered a torn ACL during his senior season with GW, ending his year at the end of October. He finished his shortened season with 57 and a half tackles, including 14 for a loss. Overall, he put together 231 and a half tackles for his career with the Patriots. He’s rated as a two-star prospect by Scout.com and Rivals.com

 


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Blaine Stewart

WR

6’2″

186 lbs

JAMES MADISON

Morgantown High School

The skinny: Morgantown’s Blaine Stewart will play college football at annual FCS contender James Madison. The senior wide receiver finished this past season with 41 catches for 612 yards and six touchdowns. He had other walk-on opportunities at Duke, Wake Forest, Ohio, William & Mary, Akron, and Richmond.

 

Eugene German

OL

6’5″

250 lbs

UNC CHARLOTTE

Martinsburg High School

The skinny: Martinsburg lineman Eugene German finished his senior season with the Bulldogs by taking home the Hunt Award, which goes to the best high school lineman in the state. He’s rated as a two-star prospect by Scout.com and Rivals.com. He had another scholarship offer from Marshall.

 





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