WVU CB Andrew Powdrell Makes Intentions Known for 2027 Season

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – As WVU football fans start thinking about what the roster may look like next season, they can pencil in one veteran player as in for 2027.

Cornerback turned safety and back again, Andrew Powdrell is locked in for one more season as a Mountaineer, saying as much to the media on Tuesday, Nov. 10. When asked about his plans for next year and if he plans to utilize his fifth-year option to stay in college football, Powdrell said he does and he will finish his career with West Virginia.

Powdrell even admitted he’s communicated that with the program. His comments came after head coach Rich Rodriguez revealed he’s already re-signed “a few” players from the current roster, although he refused to give any names or confirm if Powdrell as one of them.

So far through nines games in 2026, Powdrell, who transferred to West Virginia from UNLV, has recorded 41 total tackles, with 24 credited as solo. He also has two pass deflections.

West Virginia cornerback Andrew Powdrell on the field after a tackle against Cincinnati during the 2026 season. (WVSN photo by Kelsie LeRose)

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Prior to arriving in Morgantown, Powdrell started 14 games in each of the past two seasons, playing on a UNLV squad that made the Mountain West title game and a Montana State team that ran to the FCS Championship.

Although he was unranked as a high school recruit, beginning his college career in the FCS, Powdrell played for a premier program in Montana State. His consistent performance on an FCS Championship contender — and subsequent ‘prove-it’ year with UNLV as he acclimated to the top flight of Division I — helped him earn a three-star rating as a transfer from 247Sports.

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