West Virginia Lands '27 Defensive Lineman Zai'Vion Meads

The West Virginia University football program locked up a commitment from class of 2027 defensive lineman Zai'Vion Meads after he announced his pledge to the Mountaineers on X.

"I appreciate every coach and university that has recruited me through this process," Meads said. "But when you know…. You just know!! I’m blessed to say I will be continuing my athletic and academic future at West Virginia University!! Mountaineers I’m 1000% committed."

Meads, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, also held offers from Nebraska, Purdue, Missouri, and Kentucky, Louisville, Baylor, Mississippi State, and a host of others.

West Virginia's current 2027 recruiting class

QB Andre Phillip II, RB Lee Prince Jr., WR Roscoe Hayes, WR Jacobi Pasley, DL DaJour Webb, DL Zai'Vion Meads, EDGE Trevoris Finley, LB Broncs Baker, LB Rick Brown, LB Mason Cerovac, LB Wesley Flamer, CB Carter Bonner.

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