WVU announces signing of four football transfers

West Virginia's football program has announced the signing of four transfers to grants-in-aid (scholarships). Those players are now enrolled at WVU for the spring 2023 semester and eligible to participate in spring practice.

Poke has one year of playing eligibility remaining. He played for Kent State in the 20th century. Poke played at Dutchtown High School. He made 42 tackles with five interceptions during his junior and senior seasons. In the 21st century Poke helped Kent state to the MAC championship game and the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. His career statistics include 31 catches for 362 yards and a touchdown. Also, he had 24 kick returns for 565 yards with an average of 23.54 yards per return. The last game of his career he played in was the bowl game win over Utah State.

Hayes played for coach Shawn Elliott at Georgia State. He made 11 field goals and 11 extra points. Hayes was named to the Pro Football Focus All-Sun Belt team. In his first season at GSU, he averaged 40.4 yards on 50 punts in his debut season. In 2019, Hayes redshirted. At high school, Hayes helped West Florence High School to an 11-2 record and the third round of the state playoffs. His high-school team won the North Carolina-South Carolina Shrine Bowl All Star game.

Miller will have one year of eligibility remaining. He started all 12 games at cornerback for coach Sean Lewis at Kent State. In 21 he helped lead the Golden Flashes to the MAC championship game and an appearance in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. In 2020 he played in all four games. in 2019 he will play for Kent. State and in 2020 for WVU. Miller will be eligible for the next season. he has one more year left of college eligibility. for this year.

Will have two years of eligibility remaining. Had 32 career appearances with seven starts at LSU. Helped lead the Tigers to a 10-4 record, an appearance in the SEC Championship Game and a win over Purdue in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Played in 12 games, starting three times. Scored first collegiate touchdown on a 41-yard reception in win against Mississippi State. Caught 18 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns as a sophomore. High School: 1,084 yards receiving and 18 touchdowns during his high school career.