WVU Football Gains Commitment from Veteran Transfer Kicker

With the graduation of Michael Hayes, the WVU football program has been on the hunt for a new transfer kicker. And on Saturday, West Virginia gained a commitment from Coastal Carolina transfer Kade Hensley.

Hensley announced his commitment to WVU on social media. “Excited to announce I’ve taken a Full Scholarship opportunity at West Virginia! Almost Heaven!,” said Hensley.

Hensley (5-foot-10, 190 pounds) comes to WVU after spending four years with Coastal Carolina. He took over the regular kicking duties at Coastal after redshirting his freshman year.

Hensley has connected on 34-of-43 field goals with his career longest of 49 yards occurring twice. Hensley was also a perfect 26-of-26 on extra points in 2024.

The Tennessee native entered the transfer portal April 17 and has one year of eligibility remaining.

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