Five Power Four Defenders Who Could Be on West Virginia's Radar in Transfer Portal

Transfer portal recruiting is about to get hectic and in a hurry.

A flurry of names will officially enter on January 2nd when the portal opens, and for a two-week span, schools will be trying hold onto their current roster while speed dating with portal options.

We've discussed some quarterback, running back, and wide receiver options for West Virginia. But what about defensive players? Here are five for you to get familiar with.

EDGE Solomon Williams (Texas A&M)

Nov 22, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive end Solomon Williams (30) celebrates after a tackle in the second half of a game agains the Samford Bulldogs at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Buvid-Imagn Images | Joseph Buvid-Imagn Images

Height: 6'1" Weight: 250

A former top-300 recruit, who picked the Aggies over offers from Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, Texas, USC, and several others. During his two years in College Station, Williams primarily served in a backup role where he totaled 11 tackles and 4.5 tackles for loss.

Eligibility remaining: Three years.

LB Christian Alliegro (Wisconsin)

Sep 13, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Wisconsin linebacker Christian Alliegro (0) pressures and sacks Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images | Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Height: 6'4" Weight: 247

The soon-to-be former Badger has been a very productive starting linebacker over the past two seasons in Madison, tallying 115 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and two passes defended. He will garner a ton of interest.

Eligibility remaining: One year.

LB Wendell Gregory (Oklahoma State)

Oct 4, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys outside linebacker Wendell Gregory (4) reacts after he sacked the Arizona Wildcats quarterback during the fourth quarter of the game at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images | Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Height: 6'3" Weight: 255

Gregory began his career at South Carolina, where he appeared in just two games. This past season in Stillwater, he moved into a starting role and posted 27 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, four sacks, one pass defended, and one forced fumble.

Eligibility remaining: Three years.

LB Tavion Wallace (Arkansas)

Height: 6'1" Weight: 239

Wallace played in nine games as a true freshman this past season, primarily on special teams. The former four-star recruit also had offers from Georgia, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State, South Carolina, and a number of others coming out of Appling County High School in Georgia.

Eligibility remaining: Three years.

CB Geimere Latimer (Wisconsin)

Sep 20, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Geimere Latimer II (1) during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Height: 5'10" Weight: 191

Here's a name you're probably all familiar with at this point. Geimere is the older brother of WVU incoming freshman running back Amari Latimer. He played for Rich Rodriguez at Jacksonville State for two years, one of which was with Zac Alley on staff. A ton of connections and addresses are an obvious need. Would be surprised if WVU isn't seriously in the mix, if not the ultimate destination.

Eligibility remaining: One year.

EDGE Solomon Williams (Texas A&M)

LB Christian Alliegro (Wisconsin)

LB Wendell Gregory (Oklahoma State)

LB Tavion Wallace (Arkansas)

CB Geimere Latimer (Wisconsin)

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