Elite 4-Star Previously Recruited by Chad Scott Schedules WVU Football Visit

The WVU football staff will have a chance to impress one of the top recruits in the country in the coming days. Damon Ferguson, who ranks as one of ESPN’s 300 best high school players, announced his spring visit to West Virginia on Thursday.

A 2026 athlete out of Maryland, Ferguson will be in Morgantown on March 4 to experience spring practice, meet with the coaches and tour the facility. This opportunity to meet with Ferguson is incredibly important for Rich Rodriguez and his staff for one main reason –  now former WVU coach Chad Scott was his lead recruiter until leaving West Virginia for Texas.

Looking forward to being at @WVUfootball March 4. @RealCoachRod @ChuckLillie @CoachBlaineStew @WearemilfordFB @Coach_bjones44 @Coach_Trog @ReggieWhite90 @Peeps_a_fool @Coach_jayjay @Coach_Coates32 @coachtae_7 @Coach_Hargis pic.twitter.com/sDL2wCT5tQ

— Damon “Nuddle” Ferguson (@roll5damon) February 27, 2025

Scott even spent time with Ferguson about a month ago in hopes of strengthen their relationship.

Scott’s trip to Baltimore, Md. came about 10 days after West Virginia re-offered the Milford Mill Academy product. The Mountaineers sent Ferguson a second offer to solidify their continued interest despite the transition from Neal Brown to Rich Rodriguez.

WVU first sent Ferguson an offer in September of 2024.

Just a few days before meeting with Scott, Ferguson sat down with legendary football coach Bill Belichick and heard his recruiting pitch for North Carolina.

Ferguson, who lists himself at 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds, is considered a cornerback by 247 Sports and just an athlete by most other national outlets. He became a first-team All-State player in 2024 for his work at both corner and running back.

Ferguson has hinted that WVU is actually recruiting him as a running back.

He ranks as a four-star on ESPN and in 247 Sports’ composite rankings while just a three-star on Rivals. ESPN even places Ferguson as their No. 5 player in Maryland.

Arkansas, Boston College, Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Northwestern, Pitt, Rutgers, Stanford, Syracuse, UCF, UNLV, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin are just some of the other major programs to offer Ferguson.

Ferguson also has spring visits scheduled with Michigan State, North Carolina and Pitt.

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