Mississippi State LB Transfer John Lewis Commits to West Virginia

The Mountaineers gained a commitment from an SEC linebacker.

Sep 7, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker John Lewis (5) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

For the third time today, the West Virginia Mountaineers have picked up a commitment out of the transfer portal. And for the second time today, WVU has landed a former Mississippi State Bulldog as linebacker John Lewis (6'3", 240 lbs) announced his pledge to the program.

Lewis didn't see the field much during his first two years in Starkville, but was certainly more involved in 2023 and 2024, combining for 41 tackles and 4.5 tackles for loss.

His role on West Virginia's defense is unclear, but he will likely be a rotational depth piece behind the likes of Reid Carrico, Ben Cutter, and Chase Wilson.

Lewis will have one year of eligibility remaining.

West Virginia's updated transfer portal class

Offense: QB Jaylen Henderson (Texas A&M), QB Max Brown (Charlotte), RB Jaylan Knighton (SMU), RB Tye Edwards (Northern Iowa), WR Christian Hamilton (North Carolina), WR Jordan McCants (Jacksonville State), WR Jarod Bowie (Jacksonville State), WR Cam Vaughn (Jacksonville State), WR Oran Singleton Jr. (Eastern Michigan), WR Cyrus Traugh (Youngstown State), WR Jeff Weimer (Idaho State), TE Grayson Barnes (Northern Illinois), TE Jacob Barrick (Jacksonville State), OL Carson Lee (Mississippi State), OL Robby Martin (NC State), OL Kimo Makane'ole (LSU), OL Walter Young Bear (Tulsa), OL Ty'Kieast Crawford (Arkansas), OL Mickel Clay (Northern Alabama), OL Joshua Aisosa (Oklahoma), OL Malik Agbo (Texas), OL Wyatt Minor (Youngstown State)

Defense: EDGE Jimmori Robinson (UTSA), EDGE Braden Siders (Wyoming), EDGE Eddie Kelly Jr. (Missouri), LB Ben Bogle (Southern Illinois), LB Ashton Woods (North Carolina), LB Chase Wilson (Colorado State), LB John Lewis (Mississippi State), CB Nick Taylor (Appalachian State), CB Jason Chambers (Appalachian State), CB Jordan Scruggs (South Alabama), CB Michael Coats Jr. (Nevada), CB Devonte Golden-Nelson (Akron), CB Derek Carter (Jacksonville State), S Justin Harrington (Washington), S William Davis (Virginia Union), S Fred Perry (Jacksonville State), S Jordan Walker (Chattanooga), K Ethan Head (Tulane), K Kade Hensley (Coastal Carolina).

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