WVU Football Extends Opportunity to 2027 3-Star Ohio DL

To continue their focus on recruiting the defensive line, the WVU football staff sent an offer to a three-star prospect out of Ohio.

Carter Napier announced his West Virginia offer on Monday, March 23, saying WVU defensive line coach William Green called him directly to express their interest.

A product of Springboro High School, Napier is listed at 6-foot-3 and 265 pounds. He’s considered a top 40 Ohio player for his class and just outside the top 100 defensive lineman nationally.

He was a First Team All-Conference player in 2025, speaking about 15 offers, including some from Power Four programs beyond West Virginia. Napier also has offers from Iowa and Pitt as well as lower level schools like Air Force, Army, Central Michigan, East Michigan, Kent State, Miami (OH), Toledo and UConn.

Wisconsin has shown interest and invited Napier to spring practice, but has yet to extend an official offer.

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