BREAKING: NO. 1 AMERICAN PLAYER SIMEON PRICE RESIGNS FROM TEXAS, FLIPS COMMITMENT TO WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS DUE TO CULTURE SHOCK AND PROGRAM VISION
In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves across the college football world, Simeon Price, the No. 1 American high school football prospect, has officially resigned from the University of Texas and flipped his commitment to the West Virginia Mountaineers. The decision was confirmed late Wednesday night via a statement released on his social media platforms, citing “a cultural disconnect and a longing for a program that feels like family.”
Price, a five-star dual-threat athlete out of Tampa, Florida, had long been considered the crown jewel of Texas’ 2025 recruiting class. His commitment last year was widely celebrated by Longhorns fans and even featured in a nationally televised ESPN segment. But behind the scenes, sources close to Price report a growing dissatisfaction with the program’s internal dynamics, team chemistry, and what one insider described as a “corporate atmosphere.”
“Texas is an amazing school with elite facilities, no doubt,” Price said in his video announcement. “But when it came to day-to-day relationships, I felt like a brand, not a brother. I needed something real—West Virginia gave me that.”
According to several recruiting analysts, West Virginia’s staff—led by head coach Neal Brown and recruiting coordinator Quincy Wilson—built a powerful connection with Price over the last few months. The Mountaineers reportedly pitched him a central leadership role, community immersion, and the opportunity to build a legacy in Morgantown rather than just be part of a machine.
“He’s not just a game-changer on the field,” said WVU quarterbacks coach Sean Reagan. “He’s a culture-changer.”
This marks one of the biggest flips in recent recruiting memory and places WVU in the national spotlight. Fans across the country are now watching to see how Price’s presence could elevate the Mountaineers into serious Big 12 title contention—and perhaps beyond.
