West Virginia University’s football program is currently facing significant changes as players adapt to the NCAA transfer portal. Recently, bandit MarShon Oxley publicly announced his decision to enter the transfer portal, following conversations with the coaching staff regarding his status with the team.
MarShon Oxley’s Transfer Announcement
Oxley, a redshirt junior, expressed his sentiments on social media by stating, “it was fun,” along with a comment reflecting on his control over the situation. This suggests that the coaching staff has informed him there are no spots available on the roster moving forward.
Performance Overview
- Oxley appeared in nine games during the last season.
- He recorded 15 tackles, including five tackles for loss and two sacks.
- His performance peaked with two tackles in six different games.
Before joining West Virginia, Oxley had an impressive season at Hutchinson Community College. He was recognized as a NJCAA All-American First-Team player, contributing significantly to his team’s success with an 11-1 record and a national championship. During that season, he finished with 42 total tackles, notably achieving 12 sacks.
Previous Career Highlights
Oxley’s football journey began at Colorado State, where he spent two seasons. After redshirting in 2022, he participated in 11 games during the 2023 season, accumulating 26 tackles, 12 solo tackles, four sacks, and 5.5 tackles for loss.
Other Mountaineers Entering the Transfer Portal
The recent transfer portal move by Oxley is part of a larger trend. Several Mountaineers are also set to explore transfer opportunities, including:
Offensive Players
- QB Nicco Marchiol
- QB Khalil Wilkins
- RB Jahiem White
- RB Diore Hubbard
- RB Tyler Jacklich
- RB Clay Ash
- RB Kannon Katzer
- WR Tyshawn Dues
- WR Oran Singleton Jr.
- WR Cam Vaughn
- WR Jarel Williams
- OL Jude Edwards
- OL Cooper Young
- OL Ethan Chill
- OL Robby Martin
- OL Xavier Bausley
- OL Donovan Haslam
Defensive Players
- DL Adam Tomczyk
- LB Michael Hastie
- LB Caleb Nuhi-Yandall
- LB Jackson Biser
- CB Dawayne Galloway Jr.
- CB Devonte Golden-Nelson
- S Kaleb Gray
- S Zae Jennings
- S William Davis
- S Jason Cross Jr.
Specialist
- K Ethan Head
The landscape of West Virginia football continues to shift as these athletes explore their next steps. The Mountaineers’ coaching staff is tasked with navigating these changes while building a competitive roster for the upcoming seasons.
