MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Nine student-athletes from West Virginia signed with Division I college football programs (FBS & FCS) on Wednesday, the opening day of the early signing period.
(Student-athletes are listed in alphabetical order. This list will be updated.)
Xavier Anderson (Spring Mills Tight End/Defensive End) – Signed with West Virginia University
As a junior, Anderson led the Cardinals to their first appearance in the state championship. He earned first team Class AAAA All-State honors in 2024 for his work on the Cardinals’ defensive line. Spring Mills went 12-2 that season.
Anderson helped the Cardinals reach the Class AAAA quarterfinals last month. In his senior season, Anderson made 26 catches for 432 yards and nine touchdowns. On defense, Anderson had 18 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries.
Anderson also holds offers from Appalachian State, Cincinnati, Liberty and Virginia Tech, among other schools.
Spring Mills TE/DL Xavier Anderson has signed with WVU: #wvprepfb pic.twitter.com/Zv99YKPURw
— MetroNews Sports (@MetroNewsSports) December 3, 2025
Aidan Burke (Mingo Central Wide Receiver/Defensive Back) – Signed with Marshall University
Burke led the Miners to the quarterfinal round of the Class AA playoffs in 2025, leading Mingo Central to a 9-3 season and the program’s first postseason victory since 2019.
Playing in 11 games, Burke led the Miners in the major receiving statistics with 70 catches for 948 yards and seven touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball, Burke led the Miners with six interceptions. He also forced three fumbles and recovered another.
Mingo Central WR/DB Aidan Burke has signed with Marshall: #wvprepfb pic.twitter.com/v6uBesXn7e
— MetroNews Sports (@MetroNewsSports) December 3, 2025
Jimmy Gregg (University kicker/punter) – Signed with Syracuse University
Gregg is listed as the nation’s top recruit at punter. He committed to Syracuse in June, selecting the Orange over power conference offers from West Virginia, North Carolina State, Marshall and Purdue.
In his senior season, one where University made their deepest postseason run since 2009 by advancing to the Class AAAA semifinals, Gregg averaged 45.83 yards per punt (45.14 NET). 25 of his 49 punts were downed inside the opponent’s 20-yard line.
University punter Jimmy Gregg has signed with Syracuse: #wvprepfb
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Da’Ron Parks (Nitro Offensive Lineman) – Signed with North Carolina
Parks played his junior season at Cardinal Mooney High School in Sarasota, Fla. before returning to West Virginia to play his senior season at Nitro. Parks played at Hurricane in the 2023 season.
As the most heavily-recruited in-state prospect in the Class of 2026, the 6-foot-5, 340-pound offensive lineman committed to Florida State before reopening his recruitment in November.
Parks held offers from such programs as Ohio State, Kentucky, Florida State, Rutgers, Alabama, Arizona, Auburn, Cincinnati, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Louisville, Marshall, Miami, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Penn State, Oregon, Penn State, Pitt, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, West Virginia and many others.
Parks helped the Wildcats reach the Class AAA final in a 12-1 season, Nitro’s best season since 2005.
Nitro offensive lineman Da’Ron Parks will sign with North Carolina: #wvprepfb pic.twitter.com/rvB9ViHjH2
— MetroNews Sports (@MetroNewsSports) December 3, 2025
Xavier Patterson (Nitro TE/LB) – Signed with Morgan State
Patterson collected 93 tackles (35 for loss) in 13 games this season, helping the Wildcats reach the Class AAA state championship game. He has also racked up 8.5 sacks and blocked a pair of field goal attempts.
Nitro TE/LB Xavier Patterson has signed with Morgan State: #wvprepfb pic.twitter.com/lVFPGdkr9U
— MetroNews Sports (@MetroNewsSports) December 3, 2025
Mason Ramsey (Huntington Offensive Lineman) – Signed with Marshall University
As a junior, Ramsey earned Class AAAA first team All-State honors in helping the Highlanders to an 11-2 season and a spot in the state semifinals. This season, HHS went 9-3, advancing to the quarterfinal round.
Ramsey also holds offers from Bowling Green, Eastern Kentucky and Toledo.
Huntington offensive lineman Mason Ramsey has signed with Marshall: #wvprepfb pic.twitter.com/sJr0LMEzXW
— MetroNews Sports (@MetroNewsSports) December 3, 2025
Ze’Von Shipman (Morgantown Lineman) – Signed with Southern Utah University
Shipman helped the Mohigans reach the state championship game for the first time since 2005 in a 12-1 season. He also holds a Division I offer from Mercyhurst.
Morgantown lineman Ze’Von Shipman has signed with Southern Utah: #wvprepfb
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Malachi Thompson (Nitro Wide Receiver) – Signed with West Virginia University
In 2024, Thompson won the Randy Moss Award as the state’s top wide receiver. He caught 74 passes for 1,593 yards and 18 touchdowns while helping the Wildcats to a 12-1 record and a spot in the Class AAA championship.
This season, Thompson reeled in 59 passes for 1,284 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Thompson also received offers from Marshall, Ohio, Akron, Eastern Kentucky, Kent State, Toledo, Temple and Youngstown State.
Nitro WR Malachi Thompson has signed with WVU: #wvprepfb pic.twitter.com/6eGFJW0mkU
— MetroNews Sports (@MetroNewsSports) December 3, 2025
Tayveon Wilson (Huntington Quarterback) – Signed with Clemson University
Wilson stepped into the role of starting quarterback for the Highlanders in his senior season. He is expected to play wide receiver at Clemson. Wilson tossed 19 touchdown passes for the Highlanders in 2025 and he also rushed for ten scores.
As a junior in 2024, Wilson earned Class AAAA first team honors for his work on the defensive side of ball.
Wilson is currently listed as the No. 1 Class of 2026 recruit from West Virginia by 247 Sports. He also holds offers from power conference schools Arkansas, Illinois, Louisville, Miami, North Carolina State, Penn State, Virginia Tech and West Virginia.
Huntington QB/WR Tayveon Wilson has signed with Clemson: #wvprepfb pic.twitter.com/4o7NcYR86d
— MetroNews Sports (@MetroNewsSports) December 3, 2025