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The West Virginia Mountaineers picked up two new commitments for the class of 2016 today.
The Mountaineer's first commitment of the day came from Lakota West (OH) DB Sean Mahone.
Blessed to announce that I've verbally committed to West Virginia University!@WVUSports @WVUfootball @WestVirginiaU pic.twitter.com/upCSiOrG7M
— Sean Mahone (@Sean32Mahone) November 11, 2015
Mahone is a 3-star recruit according to ESPN and 247Sports. Sean chose the Mountaineers over Kentucky, Virginia, Cincinnati and Purdue.
Next up was Dunbar (OH) DE Jeffery Pooler.
Dunbar senior defensive end Jeffery Pooler (@JefferyPooler9) commits to play football at West Virginia. pic.twitter.com/sVugqEi8RP
— James Rider (@JamesR2245) November 11, 2015
Pooler is a 3-star recruit according to ESPN. Pooler was previously committed to the Maryland Terrapins prior to West Virginia blowing the Terps out in Morgantown. Pooler chose the Mountaineers over Tennessee, Maryland, Louisville and Temple.
With these commitments, the Mountaineers are currently No. 39 in 247Sports' rankings for the Class of 2016.