WVU Football 2026 Commit Tries to Sell Former Oklahoma State Recruit

A WVU football commit is trying to take advantage of another Big 12 program in flux. Soon after Oklahoma State ended Mike Gundy’s tenure, West Virginia’s 2026 defensive back recruit Emory Snyder took to social media to sell the Mountaineers on a prospect.

“After much thought and prayer, I’ve decided to decommit and reopen my recruitment. I’m thankful to Oklahoma State and the entire coaching staff for believing in me. My recruitment is now 100% open,” posted former Oklahoma State commit Trey McGlothlin.

Snyder then proceeded to remind the three-star linebacker that West Virginia could be a nice landing spot for him.

yk the move⛰️⛰️⛰️ #HardEdge https://t.co/IU5Ltop4Bq

— Emory Snyder 3⭐️ DB (@EmorySnyder5) September 24, 2025

Back in April, Snyder (6-foot-4, 205 pounds) picked WVU over offers from programs like Colorado State, Rice, Washington State and several others. After being offered by WVU defensive coordinator Zac Alley in early February, Snyder made a couple trips to Morgantown and was vocal about his interest in West Virginia.

He visited fellow Big 12 schools Oklahoma State and TCU right before committing to WVU.

Snyder totaled 45 tackles, 14 passes defended, six interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery during his 2024 high school season.

At the time, Snyder became WVU’s fifth commit of their 2026 class, joining quarterback Jyron Hughley, running back Jett Walker, wide receiver Jeffar Jean-Noel, and tight end Sam Hamilton.

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