2027 OL Ethan Lawson Commits to WVU Football in Front of Burning Couch

In the most West Virginia way possible, offensive lineman Ethan Lawson committed to join the WVU football program on Tuesday night.

Lawson posted a video announcing his decision while standing in front of a burning couch. He ripped off one shirt to reveal a WVU one and emphatically proclaimed his commitment to West Virginia.

Lawson’s commitment comes on the heels of his official visit.

Feeling that he fits what they’re looking for in an offensive lineman, the WVU staff extended an offer to Lawson on Feb. 5.

Lawson, listed at 6-foot-6 and 300 pounds, has the size and versatility that West Virginia covets. He even told WV Sports Now what WVU offensive line coach Rick Trickett said to him when he called him with the offer.

“They told me they like the way I play, the way I come off the ball and my physicality,” said Lawson. He also wanted to emphasize that he’s willing to play anywhere on the line that will help the Mountaineers.

A product of Virginia’s Rye Cove High School, Lawson has a three-star destruction from both On3 Sports and 247 Sports.

Besides West Virginia, Lawson also earned a recent major offers from Wake Forest out of the ACC. Overall, he also has notable offers from Liberty and Syracuse, who has been pursuing Lawson throughout the past year.

Find more coverage of WVU football recruiting at WV Sports Now.