WVSN Notebook 4/9/25: Departing WVU Football Players Release Statements

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Update (5:00 PM) – 

I am very grateful for the opportunity I was given at WVU. Also, I want to say thank you to all my coaches and teammates that have helped me this past year. Having said that, I will be entering the transfer portal with 4 years of eligibility.

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— Andrew Phares (@Phares10Andrew) April 9, 2025

I would like to thank WVU for giving me an opportunity to be a part of the program. Grateful for the experiences and relationships l've built. I have officially entered the transfer portal with 5 years of eligibility left! 5'9" 188 Ibs | ATH. pic.twitter.com/B7fPDNfuPq

— “Zah”Trelious Jackson ‘25 ATH⭐️ (@zah_jackson) April 9, 2025

Update (2:00 PM) – 

Thank you WVU! pic.twitter.com/2oYKybWirT

— Dominick “D5” Collins🧛🏾 (@CollinsDom05) April 9, 2025

Update (1:30 PM) – 

Welcome to Almost Heaven, Coach Treylen Brown! pic.twitter.com/9tDAhITYHk

— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) April 9, 2025

Update (10:20 AM) – 

Former Top Recruit Sets Record Straight on WVU Football Departure

Update (9:20 AM) – 

Checking in on this week's polls!#HailWV pic.twitter.com/Th7G4dL70q

— WVU Baseball (@WVUBaseball) April 8, 2025

Update (8:30 AM) – 

After a conversation with @RRACKLEY9 I’m blessed and honored to receive an offer from West Virginia University!! @WVUfootball @CoachLPorter @TomLoy247 @samspiegs @adamgorney @RivalsFriedman @mpholderman @RamsFootballNC pic.twitter.com/8IrewVX1sl

— Amir Brown 4 ⭐️ (@TheAmirBrown) April 8, 2025