5-Star QB Stuns College Football World with Shocking Decommitment from Mountaineers, Flips to LSU Over Penn State, Tennessee.
In a stunning turn of events that’s rocking the college football landscape, 5-star quarterback Jaxon Reid has officially decommitted from West Virginia and flipped his commitment to LSU, sending shockwaves through recruiting circles. The West Virginia Mountaineers had long considered Reid the cornerstone of their 2025 recruiting class, but the elite signal-caller announced on social media Wednesday morning that he’s now heading to Baton Rouge.
The highly-touted prospect from Georgia had previously reaffirmed his commitment to the Mountaineers earlier this spring, but a recent visit to LSU appears to have changed everything. Sources close to the recruitment say Reid was “blown away” by LSU’s offensive vision, the coaching staff’s NFL development track record, and the atmosphere of Tiger Stadium.
Reid’s decision is a massive win for head coach Brian Kelly and the Tigers, who now add one of the top quarterback talents in the nation to their already loaded 2025 class. Standing 6-foot-3 with a cannon arm and elite mobility, Reid chose LSU over other national powerhouses, including Penn State and Tennessee, both of which had made strong late pushes.
“This was the hardest decision of my life,” Reid wrote in his announcement. “I have nothing but love and respect for the WVU staff and fans. But after deep reflection and prayer, I know LSU is where I belong.”
The flip marks a significant loss for West Virginia, which now scrambles to regroup on the recruiting trail. Meanwhile, LSU’s stock continues to rise as they secure a player some analysts believe could be the next great Tiger quarterback. With the 2025 signing day months away, the drama in the college football world is far from over.
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