WVU Football Recruiting
WVU Football in Mix for Highly Coveted Division II Transfer CB
The Mountaineers are in the mix for another Division II star, this one on the defensive side of the ball. WVU Football is one of the 31 programs who have offered Slippery Rock transfer cornerback Kanye Thompson since he entered the transfer portal.
Thompson reposted a report from On3Sports’ Hayes Fawcett with his offers on social media.
Standout D2 Transfer DB Kanye Thompson has heard from these 31 schools since entering the @TransferPortal, he tells @On3Sports
He totaled 85 Tackles, 13 PBU & 4 FF in his time at Slippery Rock
Runs track as well, posting 100M times in the 10.1 range 👀https://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7q pic.twitter.com/wxQWeGpuAf
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 15, 2025
In addition to West Virginia, Power Four schools like Arkansas, Boston College, Kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska, Pitt, TCU, Texas Tech, Stanford, Syracuse, Virginia and Wisconsin have offered Thompson. He even has notable offers from Akron, Bowling Green, Boise State, FAU, Marshall, Memphis, Temple, USF and several others.
Thompson, a native of McKeesport, Pa., recorded 85 tackles, 13 deflections and four forced fumbles during his time at Slippery Rock. He also returned four kickoffs and 14 punts in two years as well.
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