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WV Lands Top Recruit, Sets Couch Ablaze!
18 Nov
Summary
- Kevin Brown, nation's No. 78 recruit, committed to West Virginia.
- He previously decommitted from Penn State after coach's firing.
- Brown celebrated by setting a couch on fire, a WVU tradition.

West Virginia has secured a monumental commitment from four-star offensive tackle Kevin Brown, a highly-touted prospect ranked No. 78 in the 2026 SC Next 300. This commitment represents the Mountaineers' highest-ranked signee in over a decade, bolstering their 2026 recruiting class significantly.
Brown, hailing from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, had previously been committed to Penn State for over a year. However, he reopened his recruitment following the recent dismissal of coach James Franklin. His decision to join West Virginia over finalists Ohio State and North Carolina was announced on ESPN's 'The Pat McAfee Show.'
Following his pledge, Brown, whose father is a former West Virginia offensive lineman, commemorated the moment by setting a couch ablaze outside his home, a nod to a spirited university tradition. This commitment marks a major win for coach Rich Rodriguez's program.




