WVU Football Loses to ACC School for In-State Star Punter Jimmy Gregg

Unfortunately for the WVU football staff, they were unable to secure a top in-state recruit in punter Jimmy Gregg. Regraded as the top punter in the country, Gregg announced his commitment to Syracuse on Monday.

Gregg ended up deciding to leave West Virginia and head to the ACC instead of staying home and playing in the Big 12 with WVU.

Bullseye. 🎯 1000% #Committed @RickyBrumfield @CoachWCoale @CoachEMarcCuse @FranBrownCuse @HKA_Tanalski @shanee_mc pic.twitter.com/9yowtSpJBw

— Jimmy Gregg (@jimmy_gregg6) June 16, 2025

Listed at 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds, Gregg is a product of University High School in Morgantown.

WVU recruited Gregg hard, sending special teams coordinator Pat Kirkland to his home in May and then inviting Gregg to the facility to spend time with head coach Rich Rodriguez and the rest of the staff.

During his most recent high school season in 2024, Gregg rocketed 37 punts for a total of 1,581 yards. He recorded an average of 42.7 yards and placed 20 balls inside the 20-yard-line, including nine inside the 10.

“I would describe myself as a power punter where I punt accurately and with great hang time specifically from the pocket,” offered Gregg.

North Carolina State and Purdue were the other Power Four programs who showed the most interest in Gregg. Fairmont State and Marshall provided Gregg offers from smaller schools in the state.

North Carolina State and Purdue also welcomed Gregg for full weekend visits and he even toured Arkansas and met with Penn State’s James Franklin earlier in the spring.

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