WVU Football DL Elijah Simmons to Hit Transfer Portal

Defensive Lineman Elijah Simmons becomes West Virginia’s second departure on New Year’s Eve. Simmons will exit the WVU football program and enter the transfer portal when it officially opens on Jan. 2, per On3 Sports.

Elijah Simmons, who appeared in just two games in 2025, transferred to WVU after spending the first three years of his college career between Kent State and Garden City Community College.

The six-foot tall, 288 pound lineman recorded just 21 tackles against junior college competition in 2024.

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