SHOCKING RECRUITING FLIP: CHRIS HENRY STUNS NATION, FLIPS TO WEST VIRGINIA OVER TENNESSEE, SNUBS SEC GIANTS
In a jaw-dropping twist that’s sending shockwaves across college football, 5-star wide receiver Chris Henry, one of the nation’s top-ranked recruits in the 2025 class, has flipped his commitment to West Virginia University (WVU), turning down longtime favorite Tennessee, and snubbing powerhouse programs including Alabama, Florida, and Kentucky.
Henry, a 6-foot-3, 195-pound explosive playmaker out of Cincinnati, Ohio, had been heavily projected to land with the Tennessee Volunteers. For months, analysts considered Knoxville his next home, especially after multiple campus visits, NIL buzz, and reported ties with the Vols’ elite quarterback commit. Alabama and Florida also remained in close pursuit, both offering lucrative NIL opportunities and promising immediate playing time.
But Wednesday morning, in a shock announcement on social media, Henry posted a photo wearing West Virginia blue and gold with the caption: “Home is where the legacy begins. Let’s build. #TrustTheClimb #WVU”.
Sources close to the recruitment say the decision came after an emotional weekend visit to Morgantown, where Henry met with head coach Neal Brown, toured the new football facilities, and shared a private dinner with Mountaineer legends and staff. The legacy of his late father, former WVU and NFL wide receiver Chris Henry Sr., reportedly played a massive role.
“Wearing that jersey means something different to me,” Henry told reporters. “It’s not just about football. It’s about legacy, family, and representing where it all started.”
WVU fans erupted on social media, instantly vaulting the Mountaineers’ 2025 class into national spotlight. Henry becomes the highest-ranked WR commit in WVU history since recruiting rankings began.
Tennessee staff, reportedly blindsided, declined to comment, while insiders at Alabama and Florida are said to be re-evaluating wide receiver recruiting targets.
As the smoke clears, one thing is certain: West Virginia just landed a game-changer, and the ripple effect across the college football landscape is just beginning.
