West Virginia Lands Iowa Western Safety Tim Roberson

The Mountaineers add a playmaking defensive back to their 2026 transfer class.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The West Virginia University football program has received a commitment from Iowa Western Community College transfer safety Tim Roberson. Roberson, a native of Valdosta, Georgia, originally signed with Troy in 2023 before transferring to Iowa Western, where he had a breakout 2025 season with 25 tackles, two tackles for loss, and six interceptions.

Why it matters

West Virginia has been very active in the transfer portal this offseason, adding several key pieces to bolster their roster ahead of the 2026 season. Roberson's addition provides the Mountaineers with an experienced and ball-hawking defensive back who can make an immediate impact in their secondary.

The details

Over the past two seasons with Iowa Western, Roberson tallied 52 total tackles (36 solo), two tackles for loss, six interceptions, and six pass deflections. He registered at least one tackle in every game last season and had a career-high six interceptions in 2025.

  • Roberson originally signed with Troy in 2023 and redshirted prior to transferring to Iowa Western.
  • Roberson had his breakout season at Iowa Western in 2025.

The players

Tim Roberson

A transfer safety from Iowa Western Community College who has committed to play for West Virginia University.

West Virginia University

The college football program that has received a commitment from transfer safety Tim Roberson.

Iowa Western Community College

The junior college program that Roberson played for the past two seasons before committing to West Virginia.

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The takeaway

West Virginia continues to be an active player in the transfer portal, adding another talented defensive back in Tim Roberson to bolster their secondary ahead of the 2026 season.