UPDATE- Freshman Tight ends OPENING EYES at WVU Camp?

West Virginia’s three freshman tight ends are already generating excitement—and each one brings something completely different to Rich Rodriguez’s offense. Sam Hamilton has added 11 pounds and may possess the most college-ready body of the group. Kade Bush was an incredibly productive high-school playmaker who can line up all over the formation. Xavier Anderson has added 13 pounds and brings elite length, red-zone potential and fascinating two-way ability after recording 12 sacks during his senior season. Could one—or even two—of these true freshmen contribute for WVU in 2026? Mountaineer Paul gives Sam Hamilton, Kade Bush and Xavier Anderson the Full Mestemaker treatment, breaking down their verified weight gains, high-school production, strongest traits, areas for development and possible roles this season. Country Kid Jackson also joins the conversation—and as an A-1 Day 1 passenger on the Sam Hamilton hype train, he believes everybody else better climb aboard before it leaves the station! Subscribe to Locked On West Virginia for daily coverage of WVU football, basketball and recruiting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.