2024 3-Star Safety Out of WPIAL Signs with WVU Football

Jason Cross will be taking those country roads from Pittsburgh to Morgantown. The class of 2024 athlete signed on with the WVU football program on Wednesday’s National Signing Day.

Listed at 6-foot-2 and 170 pounds, Cross is primarily considered a safety, but was recruited as an athlete. He signed his national letter of intent during. ceremony at Bishop Canevin High School.

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He said he was “2,000% committed” when he announced his commitment at the end of June.

Cross’ athleticism is what makes him an attractive player to West Virginia. He also plays on his school’s basketball team and is listed as a safety by some outlets while simply an athlete by others. Cross is ranked among the Pennsylvania top recruits in his class, even receiving number six placement from 247 Sports.

2024 3-Star to Take Country Roads from Pittsburgh to West Virginia

When he committed to WVU in June, Cross picked West Virginia over Michigan State and Syracuse.

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