West Virginia Grabs Second WPIAL Prospect in 2027 Class

Rich Rodriguez and the West Virginia Mountaineers have grabbed another 2027 prospect out of the WPIAL.

Bishop Canevin linebacker Minikon Johnson announced his commitment to West Virginia Tuesday evening via X.

After a long talk with family and coaches, i’m more than blessed to announce i’m committing to West virginia! @CoachZAlley @RealCoachRod @RodSteele16 @wpialsportsnews @210ths @PA_TodaySports @WPIAL_Insider @WVUfootball @The_hive_ath @FTRreport pic.twitter.com/px3QroNPF3

— Minikon johnson (@Minikon_16) June 24, 2025

Johnson joins West Mifflin four-star running back Armand Hill in the WVU 2027 recruiting class. He also becomes the second Bishop Canevin product to commit to the Mountaineers in recent years after safety Jason Cross Jr. signed in the 2024 recruiting class.

The 6-foot-2, 205-pound Johnson is a rising prospect in Western Pennsylvania as he added three offers during camp season in the past month.

Akron, Kent State and West Virginia all offered with the Mountaineers becoming his first after Johnson attended the 7-on-7 camp in Morgantown, W.Va. two weeks ago.

Johnson was primarily a standup edge rusher in the Crusaders’ 3-4 defense last season as he wreaked havoc in the backfield. He was an All-Conference honorable mention.

Check out the Hudl Highlights from Minikon Johnson here.

That’s now four WPIAL players committed in the 2027 class with Johnson and Hill pledged to WVU and Seton LaSalle wide receiver Khalil Taylor and McKeesport running back Kemon Spell committed to Penn State.

For more on all the WPIAL offers and commitments, check out PSN‘s Western Pennsylvania recruiting board here.