WVU Football Gains Commitment of 2025 3-Star DB Over Another Big 12 School

The WVU football staff locked in another commitment from a recruit on the heels of an official visit. Sammy Etienne, a Florida based defensive back, announced his commitment on X (Twitter) on Monday.

Etienne (6-foot-1, 180-pounds) picked the Mountaineers over Big 12 foe Kansas State, a school he also recently visited. In addition to the two Big 12 programs, Etinne also had offers from schools like Colorado, Connecticut, USF and several others.

10000000% committed!!!! pic.twitter.com/om4w2QkTXK

— Sammy Etienne🇭🇹 (@TheRealestSam3) June 17, 2024

Etinne, who currently attends Auburndale High School in Auburndale, Fla. as a 2025 prospect, wasn’t offered by WVU until May of this year, making his successful recruitment a quick process. He carries a three-star rating from 247 Sports.

West Virginia sees Etinne as a cornerback due to his athleticism.

Etienne recorded 59 tackles and an interception during the 2023 season while also experiencing time on offense as a wide receiver.

Etienne is now the fourth defensive back to commit to West Virginia, joining Dutch Fork, Elgin Sessions,  Terrance “Deuce” Edwards and West Virginia native Zah Jackson.

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