Review of WVU’s 2020 Transfer Portal class

The transfer portal has become a big part of the roster over the past six years, dating back to Neal Brown’s first season as head coach at West Virginia. Over the next few weeks, we’ll take a look at each transfer portal class that Brown and his staff have brought in and evaluate each group’s hit rate.

What makes a player a hit? They either performed at a high level, were an important part of the team’s overall success, or met the expectations of their specific role.

What makes a player a miss? Did not meet expectations or played a minimal role in the team’s overall success.

WR Zack Dobson-Mrs

Dobson felt like a reach out to me the moment I heard they were pursuing him and in the end he was just that. He never appeared in a game for WVU, re-entering the portal three months after his freshman year in Morgantown.

DE Bryce Brand – Miss

The transfer from Maryland didn’t last long either, moving to Bowling Green after just one season with the Mountaineers. He appeared in just two games and scored two tackles. He came into his own at BGSU, totaling 47 tackles and four tackles for loss in two seasons there.

LB Tony Fields II – Hit

Everyone wanted Fields when he announced he was leaving Arizona and entered the portal. This kid was an absolute standout and immediately became the best player on West Virginia’s defense. In his lone year with the Mountaineers, he led the Big 12 in tackles per game (9.8) and deservedly earned the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year award.

S Scottie Young Jr. – Hit

Young didn’t have the same impact as his fellow countryman Tony Fields, but he got the job done. He had to sit out the 2020 season to meet eligibility requirements, but was cleared to play in the Liberty Bowl against Army. In 2021, Young recorded 33 tackles, three passes defensed and a pair of tackles for loss.

P Tyler Sumpter – Hit

Sumpter had a big head start and it really showed in his second year with the program when he booted seven punts for 50 yards, including a long one of 72. He averaged 43.6 yards per punt as a senior and has downed 12 punts. in the 20 yards. -yard line.

Total hit rate: 3/5 (60%).

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