Former 4-Star John Lewis | WVU Football All 105

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After playing in just four games to preserve a redshirt year during his first season on campus, linebacker John Lewis appeared in 36 games over his next three seasons at Mississippi State. Lewis spent the spring practice window at UNLV after entering the transfer portal for his final season of eligibility, then decided to make his way to WVU Football. That’s college football in the year 2025.

With four starts and 44 tackles during his time with the Bulldogs, the 6-foot-2, 240 pound linebacker is a career backup. That said, his statistics improved from season to season, which could indicate a bigger role this season for the former 4-star recruit.

12 • John Lewis, redshirt senior linebacker

Last year: Lewis enjoyed a career year, making 21 tackles on the season.

Stats: 44 tackles and 4.5 tackles for loss across 40 career games.

Camp outlook: The Mountaineers acquiring Lewis out of the transfer portal following the spring practice period could indicate they wanted more help in their linebacker room after an early glimpse at the roster.

Projected role: Lewis will likely spend his final season in college football as a backup, although he could have transferred away from UNLV in search of more playing time.

Accolades, highlights: Recruiting sites ranked Lewis as high as a 4-star (247Sports) or 3-star (ESPN/Rivals).

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Report: Transfer LB with SEC Experience Signs with WVU Football