2025 WV Team Preview: Princeton Tigers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% Off Your Subscription with Code PRZWV30 at Checkout!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Princeton Tigers have one goal in 2025: winning a state championship. They had their eyes set on that same goal last season, but fell in the state semifinals. A year later, the Tigers lost a few high-level athletes but returned the necessary talent at the skill and line positions to accomplish that feat. Princeton will also have a new head coach in 2025, with former Parkersburg South head man Nathan Tanner making his way down and bringing state championship experience with him to help reach that final hurdle for the program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2025 Schedule</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/29: at Capital<br>9/5: vs Bluefield<br>9/12: vs Oak Hill<br>9/26: vs Graham (VA)<br>10/4: vs Winfield<br>10/10: at Greenbrier East<br>10/17: at Woodrow Wilson<br>10/24: vs Independence<br>10/31: at Hurricane<br>11/7: at South Charleston</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Record: </strong>12-1<br><strong>2025 Prediction:</strong> 10-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1011963"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68aa4ba16df19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Orchestrating the Princeton Tigers' offense for the third-straight year is veteran 2026 quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1011963' first='Chance' last='Barker']. He's made his name well-known in the state since leading the Tigers to the state championship as a sophomore in 2023, but his title destiny has yet to be fulfilled. With one more opportunity to do so in his high school career, Barker is entering his senior season as the best version of himself and is ready to lead his team to that one final goal. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17671441/6732182b302466cfb54c234d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68aa4ba16e1fc"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1096605"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68aa4ba16e257"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Barker's favorite target in the passing game is 2026 WR [player_tooltip player_id='1096605' first='Brad' last='Mossor'], who will be on the short list for the Randy Moss Award this season. He totaled 1,200 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior and is capable of adding to those numbers as a senior. Mossor is electric with the ball in his hands as the top YAC receiver in the state. You can get him the ball in a variety of ways and let his playmaking ability do the rest. Mossor needs some FCS looks this fall as he has D1 ability. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17759347/67a626992945fe282cff8e4a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68aa4ba16e27e"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894897"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68aa4ba16e2c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Tigers' defense will be led by 2026 EDGE [player_tooltip player_id='894897' first='Kalum' last='Kiser'], who will be moving to middle linebacker for his senior year. He's an elite pass rusher off the edge, so it will be interesting to see how he translates to a new role. Kiser has the athleticism and ability to execute his new position and help bolster a Princeton defense that struggled at times in the past against title-contending teams. He's another FCS prospect in our eyes and needs more attention from that level this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18342303/673c8741852a105679dae6e1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68aa4ba16e2eb"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686629"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68aa4ba16e332"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Princeton OL [player_tooltip player_id='1686629' first='Zayden' last='Neely'] has the potential to blow up as a prospect if he consistently posts his film this fall. He's a long and athletic offensive tackle who is a bit of a late bloomer, but has high-level upside and potential. Neely is capable of earning FCS looks this season, depending on senior film, as he has the raw ability and physical tools to develop into a future standout college player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22364728/68a8836c504893ddf437de82' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68aa4ba16e354"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1138211"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68aa4ba16e399"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A veteran along the offensive line for Princeton who has been consistently good since his sophomore year is 2026 OL [player_tooltip player_id='1138211' first='Jimmy' last='Bowling Jr']. On a loaded offensive line that has had some big-time prospects over the past two seasons, Bowling Jr may not have gotten as many of the headlines, but has been one of the Tigers' top players there. He's a mauler in the run game and has strong, powerful hands that allow him to consistently finish blocks. Every D2 program in the state should be after his signature come signing day. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17272485/675ba6172c06cd7f34389f94' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68aa4ba16e3bb"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1237592"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68aa4ba16e400"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Big [player_tooltip player_id='1237592' first='Riley' last='Bell'] will be a key cog in the middle of the Princeton defense again this season. He's a mountain of an athlete, which we saw firsthand this summer at a camp. Colleges can continue developing Bell's body, which he's made progress in over the years. Offenses will have to run opposite his play side as he forces double teams and clogs running lanes up the middle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17292027/67a5828bda053c720da526d9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68aa4ba16e422"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1475994"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68aa4ba16e466"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Princeton LB [player_tooltip player_id='1475994' first='Landon' last='Crane'] was a stock riser in the rankings this summer, and look for him to repeat that honor after this season. He was a great addition to the program at a position where they needed more bodies. Crane should have a big year for the Tigers and become a great defensive duo with [player_tooltip player_id='894897' first='Kalum' last='Kiser'] at middle linebacker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's what we recently said about Crane in our<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/2026-summer-rankings-defensive-stock-risers/"> <em>2026 Rankings Stock Risers article</em></a>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1475994' first='Landon' last='Crane']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/landon-crane/"></a> will be suiting up for the Princeton Tigers this fall after coming over from Bluefield and should have a very strong senior year for them. He's someone we had too low in our last update and still has the potential to climb higher once we see his senior film. Crane has a great frame for a college LB prospect and quality athleticism to utilize. He should have a standout year for the Tigers this fall and be a great addition to their program."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20251383/678911a3ea02d10655a7b692' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68aa4ba16e487"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1137701"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68aa4ba16e4cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another stock riser this summer in the rankings for Princeton and will have a great opportunity to repeat that after the season is 2026 WR [player_tooltip player_id='1137701' first='Wyatt' last='Cline']. It sounds like Cline has elevated his game further this offseason and is becoming another threat in the passing game alongside Mossor. He's poised for a big senior year and will give defenses two dangerous weapons to account for. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's what we recently said about Cline in our <em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/2026-summer-rankings-update-offensive-stock-risers/">2026 Rankings Stock Risers article</a></em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"2026 Princeton WR <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1137701' first='Wyatt' last='Cline']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/wyatt-cline/"></a> saw a nice bump in his ranking after a strong off-season at camps. Concord and Bluefield State extended him offers earlier this summer as they try to keep the local product home. Cline's been an underrated piece to Princeton's offensive success the past two seasons and should have an even bigger role as a senior, which could open more college eyes."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17742130/679d061ca5336fb42aef580a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68aa4ba16e4ed"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["864598"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68aa4ba16e532"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Princeton has the top prospect in the 2027 class in our eyes with OL [player_tooltip player_id='864598' first='Landyn' last='Moore']. He's been a starter for the Tigers since he was a freshman and earned his first D1 offer from Marshall earlier this summer. A step forward as a junior would open P4 opportunities for Moore, with a few other 2027 prospects on his heels vying for that top spot in the rankings. He has excellent tape from last season for a sophomore, and P4 programs will be watching him closely this season to see if he's continued to progress. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19481587/6757741521648d82fc43940c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68aa4ba16e553"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>OTHER PLAYERS TO KNOW</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1324950' first='Kolton' last='Shockley'] - 2026 OL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1138995' first='Josiah' last='Campbell'] - 2026 ATH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Corbin Justus - 2026 WR/DB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='894936' first='Damien' last='Thomas'] - 2026 OL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1154019' first='Isaac' last='Fowler'] - 2026 OL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='928037' first='Landon' last='Dillon'] - 2026 RB/DB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1139406' first='Brady' last='Cline'] - 2026 LB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1154940' first='Isaias' last='Selen'] - 2027 WR</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RJ Coatney - 2027 RB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='862731' first='Jake' last='Belcher'] - 2027 ATH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1331217' first='Keimani' last='Singleton'] - 2027 DL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1692169' first='Colby' last='Justus'] - 2028 DL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1675743' first='Aiden' last='Robinson'] - 2029 OL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->