WVU Football Adds FB With Commitment of Big 12 Transfer Kayden Luke

Rich Rodriguez is officially adding a fullback to the mix, securing the commitment of Arizona transfer Kayden Luke on Sunday. He announced his plans on social media.

Luke, listed at 5-foot-11 and 249-pounds, spent the past two seasons with the Wildcats. He ran for 20 yards on five carries.

HARD PEOPLE DOING HARD THINGS!! BEER TRUCK LOADING… @NYSEandeasy @RealCoachRod @WVUfootball pic.twitter.com/MmEmNnnMby

— Kayden Luke (@KaydenLuke2) January 18, 2026

But despite limited time in college with Arizona, Luke put up big numbers in high school.

The Arizona native totaled 3,609 rushing yards and scored 52 touchdowns on 451 carries including recording 2,307 yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior in 2023.

Luke took an official visit to Morgantown soon after entering the transfer portal.

West Virginia tight ends coach Michael Nysewander had a few interesting responses to questions about the fullback position after a fall camp practice ahead of the 2025 season in August.

“It’s funny the title fullback… A lot of our plays are like an old school fullback. We kinda play in the “sniffer” position or the “wing” position or whatever you want to call it. So there’s a lot of schemes where those guys are doing what you’d call fullback type plays,” said Nysewander when asked if he has any players who could possibly serve as a fullback.

“They’re really kinda one in the same position. There are some schemes where we’ll be off the ball more and some schemes we’ll be in line,” he added.

West Virginia tight ends coach Michael Nysewander had a few interesting responses to questions about the fullback position.

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