In the Holler: What’s Made WVU Stand Out for 2026 4-Star Safety Chance Collins?

Chance Collins is a highly coveted safety recruit out of Texas. He has options and will only continue to add more throughout the rest of his recruitment. But despite the growing interest from Power Four schools, he’s seriously considering WVU.

Listed at 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds, Collins is a consensus four-star and ranked as one of the top 50 players in Texas. On3 Sports even has the industry average for Collins with him as the 31st best safety in the country and No. 39 Texas prospect for his class.

Collins told WV Sports Now what has made West Virginia stand out enough to have a real shot at winning his eventual commitment.