2025 WV Team Preview: Robert C. Byrd Eagles

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% Off Your Subscription with Code PRZWV30 at Checkout!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robert C. Byrd is a team to watch moving forward after consolidating with nearby Libert-Harrison and getting a good chunk of their talent. The Eagles will benefit this season and beyond as one of the biggest schools in Class AAA. They've got the size and skill players to be a pesky team in AAA this season and could sneakily be one of the better teams in the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2025 Schedule</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/28: vs Lewis County<br>9/5: at Fairmont Senior<br>9/12: at Keyser<br>9/19: at Preston<br>9/26: vs Bridgeport<br>10/3: vs East Fairmont<br>10/10: at Lincoln<br>10/17: at Grafton<br>10/24: vs North Marion<br>11/7: vs Buckhannon-Upshur</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Record:</strong> 4-7<br><strong>2025 Prediction:</strong> 6-4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1138210"],"_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-68ab406e7c140"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">RCB got a big addition to the program both figuratively and literally with 2026 OL [player_tooltip player_id='1138210' first='Braydon' last='Hendricks']. The 6'3 285 big man will solidify a talented offensive line at one of their tackle spots. He'll be a great fit inside at the next level and is an underrated OL prospect in this class. Hendricks is a powerful mauling blocker and a quality athlete, which should have D2 programs showing interest in him this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18720395/6733d752d828f966e7c07a36' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ab406e7c41a"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1324949"],"_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-68aa4ba304d5a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another talented offensive lineman for RCB to know in 2025 is 2026 OL [player_tooltip player_id='1324949' first='Julian' last='Bailey']. He had a good summer and was one of our top performers at a camp we attended. Bailey picked up an offer from Bluefield State and Marietta earlier this summer and is a D2 prospect in our eyes. He'll likely be a future stock riser in the rankings as an underrated offensive lineman in the 2026 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17763485/675e30cef315e491c956bda8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ab406e7c497"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["882762"],"_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-68ab406e7c4e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='882762' first='Trevor' last='Dean'] has been a standout for the Eagles since his freshman season and is a prospect who D3 programs should love. Size has been the one trait that hasn't developed over the years, but we got to see Dean when he was entering his sophomore year at a camp and wowed us. He's been a steady player for the Eagles since then and is very under the radar in his recruitment. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17763489/674966916e40c524fcb7b42b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ab406e7c509"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1419181"],"_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-68ab406e7c54d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another good addition from Liberty-Harrison this season for the Eagles will be 2026 RB [player_tooltip player_id='1419181' first='Quinten' last='Hilliard']. He had a great junior year for the Mountaineers and will head to RCB to finish out his career after consolidation. Hilliard will be one of the Eagles' top receivers this fall as a quick and shifty athlete who did a nice job on the ground last season as well. He'll also be counted on heavily on defense as a DB and is prospect who is deserving of D3 opportunities this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18638385/6835455a484f3b6bd62e773f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ab406e7c56f"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1154702"],"_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-68ab406e7c5b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">RCB needed to solidify their quarterback positon this season and former Liberty-Harrison QB [player_tooltip player_id='1154702' first='Isaiah' last='Heflin'] will fit in perfectly. He rejoined our rankings after a brief hiatus while he posted updated film and had a good sophomore campaign at his former school. Heflin will be a dual-threat option for the Eagles and elevates their offense greatly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's what we recently said about Heflin in our <em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/new-additions-to-the-2027-top-100-pt-2/">2027 Rankings New Additions article</a></em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Former Liberty-Harrison QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1154702' first='Isaiah' last='Heflin']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/isaiah-heflin-2/"></a> has placed in our rankings in the past, but had a brief hiatus as we waited for updated film. He'll now head to Robert C. Byrd after consolidation closed his former school, and he should be right in the mix to be their starting quarterback. Heflin has ATH potential as well, if he doesn't start behind center, and is a quality overall athlete who is versatile in what position he plays. He has the size and athleticism to get college looks regardless of what position he projects at the next level and will be a great addition to the Eagles' program over the next two seasons."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19485886/68352cd6b7697903edc37c05' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ab406e7c5d4"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1234247"],"_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-68ab406e7c617"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A future 2027 rankee to know this season for RCB is LB [player_tooltip player_id='1234247' first='Deegan' last='Barnett']. He's flying under the radar for now as he eneter his junior year, but Barnett will be one of the Eagles' top defensive players this season. He was voted a captain as a junior which speaks to how highly though of he is in the program. Barnett is your class tough, physical downhill middle linebacker who will also play tight end on offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18599143/67a423253b10862319c936b1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ab406e7c639"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1624363"],"_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-68ab406e7c67b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A young playmaker in the backfield for RCB to utilize for thre emore years is 2028 RB [player_tooltip player_id='1624363' first='Isaac' last='Barksdale']. He got some experience as a freshman, but will see a lot more touches as a sophomore. If he continues to develop physically, Barksdale could become a top running back in this class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's what we recently said about Barksdale in our <em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/2028-rankings-debut-the-top-100/">2028 Rankings Debut article</a></em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1624363' first='Isaac' last='Barksdale']</strong> is a promising 2028 running back prospect for Robert C. Byrd who they expect to make an impact on varsity this season. Game film is limited for him right now to evaluate, but we were able to see him in person at a camp this summer. As his body develops and transforms, Barksdale will make leaps in his ability and could become a future star for the Eagles in time. His potential is obvious when watching him perform, so keep tabs on Barksdale as he gets more film posted and increased varsity touches."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1701488"],"_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-68ab406e7c6ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another promising 2028 RCB prospect to know moving forward is LB [player_tooltip player_id='1701488' first='Isaiah' last='Calvert']. He did a nice job as a freshman for the Eagles and should steadily develop over the next three years. Calvert is one of the early top linebackers in the 2028 class and has the potential to finish there as a senior in the future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's what we recently said about Calvert in our <em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/2028-rankings-debut-the-top-100/">2028 Rankings Debut article</a></em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Another 2028 linebacker prospect to know is Robert C. Byrd's <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1701488' first='Isaiah' last='Calvert']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/isaiah-calvert/"></a> . He was a key varsity contributor as a freshman last season and will be a two-way player for the Eagles. Calvert reads and reacts well from his outside linebacker spot for his age and is quick to the ball. He's also a physical player who does a nice job fighting off blockers to play the run. Calvert will be a steady 4-year player for RCB and is an early top linebacker prospect in the 2028 class."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23107475/6700c5036462fade13bbd8c8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ab406e7c714"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>OTHER PLAYERS TO KNOW</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kobe Duarte - 2026 WR/DB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Armondo Montero - 2026 LB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1791266' first='Colton' last='Lindsay'] - 2028 RB/DB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->