BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — One of the most highly recruited West Virginia high school football players in the Class of 2020 has announced his college destination. Bluefield lineman Sean Martin has verbally committed to the University of North Carolina.
Martin holds over two dozen Division 1 offers, including some of the nation’s top programs. Penn State, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, Marshall, Maryland, Michigan State, Baylor, North Carolina State and Oregon were some of the schools that have offered Martin a scholarship.
Martin led Bluefield to a 12-2 season in 2018 and an appearance in the Class AA state championship game. Martin collected 144 tackles and 17 sacks in his junior season. He also was a key member of the Beavers’ run to the 2017 Class AA state championship.
Bluefield teammates Isaiah Johnson, J.J. Davis and Kaulin Parris also hold Division 1 offers.