West Virginia Included in 'Final Five' for Ball-Hawking Defensive Back

Other schools that have offered, but are no longer in the mix include Appalachian State, East Carolina, Liberty, Penn State, South Carolina, Tennessee, and a few others.

Rhodes has developed into one of the top defensive secondary prospects in Virginia, totaling 116 tackles, eight interceptions, seven passes defended, two tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and a fumble recovery over the past two seasons.

A timetable for his decision has not yet been determined.

West Virginia's current list of 2026 commits

QB Jyron Hughley, RB Jett Walker, TE Sam Hamilton, LB Cameron Dwyer, S Taj Powell, S Emory Snyder.

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