Bold opening: WVU’s star tailback is choosing to test the transfer waters, shifting the chapter of his college career in a direction few expected. Jahiem White, once a national preseason buzz name for the Mountaineers, has announced he will enter the transfer portal this offseason. This comes despite earlier signals that a return to West Virginia could be on the table for 2026. Now, White will explore options elsewhere as he seeks the next step in his football journey.
WV Sports Now confirmed the reported development earlier Monday, aligning with widely circulated chatter about White’s portal decision. The announcement reframes a season that began with high expectations but was quickly upended by injury and an extended recovery period. Since September, White has undergone surgery and has been on a path toward rehabilitation. In a public update at the time of his surgery, White expressed gratitude to Dr. ElAttrache and the Kerlan-Jobe Surgery Center team, noting that the procedure went well and that the road to recovery had begun, accompanied by continued prayers and support from fans and teammates alike.
In the game that marked the end of his 2025 campaign, White left WVU’s loss to Ohio after an unusual sequence that briefly sidelined him—a collision that involved a horse collar tackle and a facemask miscue, which sent him to the ground and off the field. He later left the field in a cart. Before departing, he had accumulated 40 rushing yards on six carries and reached the end zone once. His 2025 stat line reads as 24 carries for 133 yards, with two touchdowns, including a season-opening score against Robert Morris.
Over his Mountaineer tenure, White accumulated 1,820 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns, contributing consistently on the program’s offense across his career. For fans and analysts following his trajectory, this transfer portal move marks a pivotal moment—one that could redefine not only White’s route to the next level but also the running back landscape at WVU in the coming seasons.
For more in-depth coverage and updates on Jahiem White, WV Sports Now continues to provide context and analysis as the situation develops.
