WVU RB Jahiem White Recognized on Doak Walker Award Watch List

As the preseason accolades continue to roll in for Jahiem White, WVU’s star running back made another prestigious list ahead of the 2025 season.

White was placed on the Doak Walker Award Watch List, placing him in the running for the honor of being the nation’s top running back.

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The lone Mountaineer on the Preseason All-Big 12 team, White also made the Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List.

The junior running back will be entering his third season at WVU this fall. And after deciding to stick around to play for Rich Rodriguez, White will be relied on to lead the West Virginia offense.

With CJ Donaldson in Columbus after transferring to Ohio State, White will serve as the clear featured back for WVU in 2025. Despite the coaching change, White decided to stay in Morgantown for another season, and will see NFL Draft buzz at the end of the year if he manages to succeed in his new role. PFF listed White at No. 10 on their list of the best running backs who decided to stay with their school instead of hitting the transfer portal or exiting for the NFL Draft.

WVU running back Jahiem White warning up during practice ahead of the 2024 season. (WVSN photo by Kelsie LeRose)

Head coach Rich Rodriguez, now in his second stint with the Mountaineers, said during the spring practice period that White was the only player he felt confident about listing atop the depth chart, a testament to the rising junior’s talent amidst a roster in flux.

White missed time during the spring with an undisclosed injury, but has been a full go during fall camp and should be more than ready to go before the season begins.

White led West Virginia in rushing each of the last two seasons, running for 842 yards and four touchdowns in 2023 and 845 yards and seven scores during the 2024 season.

He currently has over 1,900 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns so far in his WVU career, a career that’s not over yet.

Find more coverage of Jahiem White at WV Sports Now.

For a related story, Jahiem White graced the cover of Athlon Sports’ 2025 preview.