WVSN Notebook 6/30: WVU Football Gains 2024 Commits

The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning WVU Athletics.

Update (7:00 PM) – 

Jason Cross will be taking those country roads from Pittsburgh to Morgantown. The class of 2024 athlete has committed to the WVU football program.

Listed at 6-foot-2 and 170 pounds, Cross attends Bishop Canevin High School. He announced his decision to pick West Virginia over Michigan State and Syracuse on Friday after previously promoting his commitment date.

2024 3-Star to Take Country Roads from Pittsburgh to West Virginia

Update (4;30 PM) –

Class of 2024 defensive end prospect Makai Byerson has committed to the WVU football program.

This comes after he received an offer from West Virginia 10 months ago and then took his official visit earlier this month. Byerson, who is rated as a three-star recruit by multiple outlets, plays for Manchester High School in Midlothian, Virginia.

WVU Football Adds Commitment from 2024 3-Star DE

Update (11:54 AM) – 

The WVU football program’s director of personnel and scouting Matt Jansen announces today is his last day at the position with West Virginia.

Today is my last day with the West Virginia football program. I'm incredibly grateful for the last 4 years and what we've been able to build within the personnel department. Thank you to every player, coach, and staff member I've had the chance to work with and learn from.

— Matt Jansen (@MJScouting) June 30, 2023

Update (9:30 AM) – 

The XFL’s St. Louis Battlehawks visited the 9/11 memorial for former WVU football player the late Chris Gray.

In honor of former WVU QB Chris Gray on our trip to NYC and the 9-11 memorial. @WVUfootball pic.twitter.com/9z7hBCx7Af

— Mark Lee (@CoachMarkLee) June 29, 2023

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