The West Virginia Mountaineers added two new commitments out of the transfer portal on Thursday, adding more starting experience at the FBS level along the offensive line and an SEC wide receiver with connection to WVU football's 2026 signing class.
The Mountaineers kicked things off on Thursday by securing a commitment from Wyoming offensive guard Wes King. King adds the size head coach Rich Rodriguez spent last season highlighting as a need along the offensive line, as he brings a 6-foot-5, 315-pound frame. He has spent the past three seasons starting for the Cowboys, and has allowed zero sacks over the course of 1,750 collegiate snaps. He will have one season of eligibility remaining.
King is the second offensive line commit in the class after the Mountaineers added Kansas State starting lineman Devin Vass on Wednesday, The pair will join a re-tooled offensive line that will also feature a four-star true freshman and highly sought-after recruit in Kevin Brown, and new offensive line coach Rick Trickett.
Wyoming OG transfer Wes King (@Wesleyking9) has committed to West Virginia, his agent @Cohen_28 tells @CBSSports
— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) January 8, 2026
The 6-foot-5, 315-pound King is a three-year starter & has never allowed a sack in 1,750 snaps. Also considered Texas and Kansas State. https://t.co/9waIzbgYI4 pic.twitter.com/ElkUkkWnKQ
Also joining the Mountaineers will be TaRon "Manchild" Francis, who will have all four seasons of eligibility remaining after redshirting for the Tigers last season. Francis was a four-star prospect and Top 200 player in the nation in the Class of 2025 according to 247Sports.
Francis attended Edna Karr High School, where he was a teammate of Class of 2026 WVU signees John "Hollywood" Johnson and Greg Wilfred. He helped the program to the 2025 Louisiana state championship in 2024. And despite his lack of playing time as a college freshman, he projects as a potential impact receiver next year.