Josiah Trotter Commits to Transfer to Missouri

Josiah Trotter has committed to transfer to Missouri, according to On3 Sports. Trotter also visited Washington after entering the transfer portal.

After missing the entire 2023 season with injury, Trotter put together a strong first season of college football in 2024. He made 93 total tackles with a pair of pass deflections and an interception during the regular season. He should have there more years of eligibility.

Even though the WVU defense struggled throughout the season as whole, Trotter put up four double-figure tackle performances. Those big games came against Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas and in the season opener when West Virginia hosted Penn State.

Trotter embraces being part of a strong football family and everything that comes with his last name. He talked about being used to the natural comparisons that come with being a Trotter before the season got underway in August.

Trotter touched on what it’s like being the son of former NFL All-Pro Jeremiah Trotter and even the brother of Clemson star and current NFL rookie Jeremiah Jr while talking with the media over the summer.

The redshirt freshman explained the one big life lesson he’s learned from his dad. “Work ethic. How you carry yourself every day. Make sure you leave your mark,” he said.

Trotter also mentioned that while most expected him to follow his brother to Clemson, he wanted to carve his own path. He said he picked WVU over offers from major programs like Ohio State and Clemson due to feeling the Mountaineers really wanted him and he would fit perfectly in the defensive system.

“I wanted to go somewhere that really wanted me for me. I took a visit, fell in love with it, and how the fans love the team.”

Back to his family, Trotter said he was young and doesn’t remember too much from his dad’s NFL career. He has, however, seen the highlights and heard the stories. He also revealed his dad’s ex Eagles teammate Brian Dawkins as a mentor beyond his family.

A top recruit out of St. Joe’s Prep in Philadelphia, Pa., Trotter was viewed as one of the premier pieces of WVU’s 2023 recruiting class. Listed at 6-foot-2, 230-pounds, Trotter officially signed with the Mountaineers in December of 2022.

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