Ex WVU OL Becomes Latest to Follow Matt Moore to Virginia Tech

Another former Mountaineer is going from WVU to Virginia Tech, with offensive lineman Gavin Crawford committing to the Hokies on Thursday.

Just four months after signing with the WVU football program, Crawford hit the transfer portal and will now follow Matt Moore, the coach who initially recruited him to the Mountaineers, to Blacksburg.

Crawford’s exit comes after signing with West Virginia in December out of Good Counsel High School out of Olney, Maryland. Listed at 6-foot-3, 330 points, Crawford was considered a three-star recruit out of high school.

Crawford will have all four years left of his eligibility with his new program.

WVU was the second team to offer Crawford, back in January of 2023.  The Mountaineers were able to receive a commitment from Crawford before he even visited Morgantown. Prior to his commitment, Crawford took two unofficial visits to Duke and an official visit to UCLA.

WVU gained Crawford’s commitment on May 22, followed by his official visit on May 31.

Crawford carried 19 offers, including ones from: Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, UCLA, Duke, and Pittsburgh amongst others.

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