West Virginia Offers 2027 Four-Star Dual-Threat Georgia QB

Justin Murphy, a top quarterback recruit from North Clayton High School, receives an offer from the Mountaineers.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:51pm

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West Virginia has extended an offer to Justin Murphy, a highly touted 2027 quarterback prospect from North Clayton High School in Atlanta, Georgia. The 6'0", 192 lb dual-threat QB has been in communication with the Mountaineers' coaching staff, particularly quarterbacks coach Rhett Rodriguez, and is considering a visit to the school in the near future.

Why it matters

Landing top quarterback recruits is crucial for West Virginia as they look to build a strong roster for the future. Murphy is a highly coveted prospect with offers from numerous Power 5 programs, so his interest in the Mountaineers could be a significant boost for their recruiting efforts.

The details

Murphy, who threw for 1,793 yards and 14 touchdowns while rushing for 1,188 yards and 18 scores as a junior, has been impressed by his conversations with coach Rodriguez and the program's history of developing talented quarterbacks like Pat White, Pac-Man Jones, and Tavon Austin. While a visit has not been scheduled yet, the West Virginia coaching staff is expected to push for Murphy to make a trip to Morgantown in the near future.

  • In March 2026, West Virginia officially extended an offer to Justin Murphy.

The players

Justin Murphy

A 2027 four-star dual-threat quarterback prospect from North Clayton High School in Atlanta, Georgia.

Rhett Rodriguez

The quarterbacks coach for the West Virginia football team.

Pat White

A former standout quarterback for West Virginia who had a successful college career.

Pac-Man Jones

A former West Virginia football player who went on to have an impactful NFL career.

Tavon Austin

A former West Virginia football player who became a star in the NFL.

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What they’re saying

“I'm grateful to receive the offer. I've been talking to (quarterbacks) coach Rhett Rodriguez for a little while. I'm learning more about the program, and I think I fit well in it. I know key players like Pat White, Pac-Man Jones, Tavon Austin went to West Virginia and made a huge impact.”

— Justin Murphy

“I think he is a good coach. And those conversations with him have been good. We have just been checking in with each other.”

— Justin Murphy

What’s next

A visit for the spring or an official visit in the summer is not on the docket at the moment, but it is something that the West Virginia coaching staff will push for here soon.

The takeaway

West Virginia's offer to Justin Murphy, a highly touted 2027 quarterback prospect, demonstrates the program's commitment to recruiting top talent at the position. If Murphy decides to visit Morgantown, it could be a significant boost for the Mountaineers' recruiting efforts as they look to build a strong roster for the future.