WVU Football Sends Offer to 2026 3-Star RB

Even during Backyard Brawl week, the WVU football program was still busy recruiting. To recap some of that recruiting work, a three-star running back announced an offer from the Mountaineers.

Class of 2026 back Najee Calhoun out of Toms River, N.J. posted about his WVU offer on X (formerly Twitter). Calhoun said WVU offensive coordinator Chad Scott called him with the news of the offer.

Atter a great conversation with @CoachChadScott I'm beyond excited to announce I have received my 5th division 1 offer from @NealBrown_WVU @WVUFBRecruiting @bccoachvito @adamgorney@RivalsFriedman @RivalsRichie @BrianDohn247 pic.twitter.com/ewB6CqRwtt

— Najee Calhoun 26’ RB (@JeeCalhoun) September 12, 2024

Listed at 5-foot-10, 190 pounds, Calhoun has five Division I offers as a product of Donovan Catholic High School. He’s been awarded a three stars by both On3 Sports and 247 Sports while also being ranked among the top 20 New Jersey players and top 50 2026 running backs nationally.

Calhoun’s WVU offer came two days after receiving one from the other Division I program in West Virginia, Marshall. In addition to the two West Virginia schools, Calhoun also has offers from Boston College, JMU, Duke and Pitt.

He’s also garnered interest from the likes of North Carolina, Rutgers and Temple and has visited Maryland and Penn State as well.

Find more coverage of WVU football recruiting at WV Sports Now.