Transfers WVU Could Really Use on Its 2026 Roster

West Virginia could still benefit in 2026 from a small set of transfers despite most departures this offseason. The article argues that three specific additions might have helped the Mountaineers, contrasting their potential fit with the program’s other portal moves. On the defensive line, it highlights Wisconsin defensive lineman Hammond Russell IV, noting West Virginia’s D-line average weight of 277.3 pounds and Russell’s 312-pound frame, along with experience and run defense. It also points to Virginia Tech edge Curtis Jones Jr., shifting him from running back to focus on becoming a pass rusher. On defense, it identifies Arkansas linebacker Ben Bogle as its biggest loss, citing his 37 tackles, five tackles for loss, and three sacks during a backup MIKE role before concluding that linebacker depth remained a concern.