MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — On the first day of the national signing window for Division I football programs, several West Virginia student-athletes put pen to paper on letters of intent. The early signing period closes on Friday, December 23.
Noah Braham (University H.S. tight end/linebacker) – Signs with West Virginia University
- 2022 stats: 38 receptions, 489 yards, 6 TD, 8 rushing TD, 25 tackles (10 for loss)
- Son of former WVU Sports Hall of Famer and 13-year NFL offensive lineman Rich Braham.
Layth Ghannam (George Washington lineman) – Signs with Virginia Tech
- Class AAA All-State First Team (offense)
Cam Jones (Weir lineman) – Signs with James Madison University
- Class AA All-State first team (offense)
Nathan Lhotsky (Robert C. Byrd tight end) – Signs with VMI
- 2022 stats: 50 receptions, 528 yards, 2 TD
Gavin Lochow (Huntington quarterback) – Signs with University of Dayton
- 2-time House Award winner as the state’s top quarterback.
- Class AAA All-State first team offensive captain
- 2,218 passing yards, 35 TD passes, 1,101 rush yards, 16 rush TD
Wyatt Minor (Robert C. Byrd lineman) – Signs with Youngstown State University
- Honorable Mention Class AA West Virginia selection
Shaun Rouse (Cabell Midland lineman) – Signs with Marshall University
- Class AAA All-State first team (offense)
Kam Shallis (Martinsburg linebacker) – Preferred walk-on at West Virginia University
- Class AAA All-State first team
- 77.5 tackles (6.5 for loss), 1 INT
Cyrus Traugh (Parkersburg South wide receiver/defensive back) – Signs with Youngstown State University
- Class AAA All-State first team (offense)
- 84 receptions, 1,200 yards, 19 TD
- 35 tackles, 8 INT