CB Rashad Ajayi Explains Transfer to West Virginia

Over the previous week, the West Virginia teaching employees positioned an emphasis on loading up the secondary with skilled gamers by touchdown Colorado State nook Rashad Ajayi, James Madison nook Wesley McCormick and JUCO nook Jaylon Shelton. 

Ajayi dedicated to this system final Friday and just lately caught up with Mountaineers Now to debate his choice. 

“I selected West Virginia as a result of I felt it was the perfect place for me. It offered a chance to compete and be part of a successful crew,” he stated. “I additionally really feel like they’ve among the finest energy and conditioning applications. The main points relating to restoration are key for me. Once I met the coaches, I felt like they had been being real after they talked about creating me as a participant and making ready me for the subsequent degree. I’m blessed that the coaches noticed my potential to play, and I can’t wait to get on the market!”

Co-defensive coordinator ShaDon Brown was accountable for recruiting Ajayi and after talking with him only a few occasions, he knew that WVU was a very good match for him. 

“I felt like there was a very good employees put in place at WVU. It felt like a household vibe with coaches,” Ajayi stated. “They count on me to return in and compete for the beginning nook place and likewise give me the possibility to play nickel as nicely.”

In 4 years with the Rams, Ajayi recorded 77 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, two pressured fumbles, and 17 cross breakups. He has 35 profession begins below his belt which can make him essentially the most skilled nook the Mountaineers have on roster. 

Ajayi could have one 12 months of eligibility remaining.

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