Josiah Trotter transferring: 5 possible landing spots
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (BVM) – The Trotter name has been associated with the linebacker position for years. Jeremiah was a four-time Pro Bowler and his son Jeremiah Jr. was a star at Clemson. He now plays for the Philadelphia Eagles just like his dad did. Josiah, his other son, also has a bright future after a stellar freshman season at West Virginia.
He racked up 93 tackles and four tackles for loss in 2024 and took home Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year. Unfortunately for Mountaineers fans, Trotter entered the NCAA transfer portal after head coach Neal Brown was fired.
West Virginia linebacker Josiah Trotter is expected to enter the transfer portal, a source tells .
Trotter, the son of NFL LB Jeremiah Trotter, posted 93 tackles and 4 TFLs this season as a redshirt freshman. (ESPN had it 1st)
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Trotter is arguably the top defensive player in the portal and will have plenty of schools to choose from. These are the five programs that have the best chance to land him.