WVU Football Recruiting
Report: WVU Football Signs FCS Transfer LB Ben Bogle
The Mountaineers have brought in linebacker depth by signing Southern Illinois transfer Ben Bogle, according to a Wednesday morning report from Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports. Bogle’s signing has yet to be officially announced by the WVU football program.
Bogle, an FCS All-American, posted 87 tackles, 16.5 tackles for a loss, 5.5 sacks and two interceptions in 2024.
Southern Illinois linebacker transfer Ben Bogle has signed with West Virginia, @chris_hummer and I have learned for @cbssports/@247sports.
Posted 87 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks and two interceptions last year and was an FCS All-American.https://t.co/10Sz3YwNKg pic.twitter.com/dF0bfEBraU
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) April 23, 2025
Listed at 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, the Florida native played two seasons at Southern Illinois after a redshirt year in 2022. He recorded 32 tackles and two sacks in 2023 before his production evaluated with more opportunities on defense last season.
Bogle led Florida in total tackles as a high school senior and was rated as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports.
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