Four-Star Pittsburgh-Area RB Armand Hill Decommits from West Virginia

The highly touted running back had been committed to the Mountaineers since March 2025.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 7:47pm

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Armand Hill, a four-star running back prospect from the Pittsburgh area, has decommitted from West Virginia University. Hill, who was considered one of the top recruits in the Mountaineers' 2027 class, announced his decision to reopen his recruitment on Thursday night.

Why it matters

Hill's decommitment is a significant early blow to West Virginia's 2027 recruiting class, as he was viewed as a perfect fit for the Mountaineers' offensive system. The loss of such a highly-ranked recruit is a setback for the program, which has been working to build momentum on the recruiting trail under head coach Rich Rodriguez.

The details

Hill, a 5-foot-10, 165-pound standout, emerged as a priority target for West Virginia early in his recruitment after a dominant start to his high school career. He had been committed to the Mountaineers since March 2025, choosing them over offers from Michigan, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Maryland, and Syracuse. However, he has now decided to reopen his recruitment, leaving West Virginia without any commitments in the 2027 class.

  • Hill announced his decommitment on Thursday, January 30, 2026.
  • He had been committed to West Virginia since March 2025.

The players

Armand Hill

A four-star running back prospect from the Pittsburgh area who decommitted from West Virginia University.

Rich Rodriguez

The head coach of the West Virginia University football team, who was seen as a good fit for Hill's skill set.

Keenan Cummings

A writer for WVSports.com who previously praised Hill as an "ideal fit" for West Virginia's offense.

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What they’re saying

“Hill is a dynamic athlete who possesses excellent vision, cutting ability, and speed, making him a near-perfect match for what the Mountaineers want to do on offense.”

— Keenan Cummings, Writer, WVSports.com

What’s next

With Hill's decommitment, West Virginia will look to reestablish momentum and stay in the mix for top regional talent as they work to rebuild their 2027 recruiting class over the next two years leading up to National Signing Day.

The takeaway

Armand Hill's decision to decommit from West Virginia is a significant setback for the Mountaineers' 2027 recruiting class, as he was viewed as a perfect fit for their offensive system. The program will now need to work to rebound and rebuild momentum on the recruiting trail in the coming years.