Monday evening, the West Virginia Mountaineers flipped 2026 Buffalo defensive back commit Jayden Ballard -- a 6'1", 190-pounder from Manchester High School in Midlothian, Virginia. He also held offers from Air Force, Army, Bryant, Charlotte, Dartmouth, Elon, Navy, New Hampshire, Richmond, Wofford, and a few others.
I"'ve got a big update to share. After a lot of thought and talks with my family and coaches, I've decided to flip my commitment from UB and will now be committing to WVU.
"I want to thank the coaches and everyone at UB for believing in me and giving me a great opportunity. I'll always appreciate the love and support they showed me.
"After spending time at WVU and learning more about the program, I feel it's the best place for me to grow as both a player and a person. I'm really excited to join the Mountaineer family and get to work.
"Thank you to my family, friends, and coaches for helping me through this process. I'm ready for this next chapter."
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