2025 WV Team Preview: Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% Off Your Subscription with Code PRZWV30 at Checkout!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Woodrow Wilson will be a tough out in Class AAAA this season with the talent they have up front and at the skill positions. They have some of the best talent in the trenches and defensive backfield in the 2026 class, with four players inside of our Top 75. Their Wing-T system will also prove to be a difficult prep for opposing teams, and expect the Flying Eagles to make the playoffs again in 2025 with the potential of advancing past the first round. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2025 Schedule</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/29: vs Washington<br>9/5: vs Greenbrier East<br>9/12: at Parkersburg South<br>9/19: at Bluefield<br>10/3: at Preston<br>10/10: vs Riverside<br>10/17: vs Princeton<br>10/24: at Spring Valley<br>10/31: vs Oak Hill<br>11/7: at George Washington</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Record:</strong> 6-5<br><strong>2025 Prediction:</strong> 6-4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["897574"],"_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-68b0750fd62d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Woodrow Wilson DL [player_tooltip player_id='897574' first='Jamarques' last='Manns'] has the potential to explode this season, both on the field and as a prospect. He's had an excellent offseason and has put in the work to put his name in the mix for top defensive lineman in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's what we recently said about Manns in our <em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/2026-summer-rankings-defensive-stock-risers/">2026 Rankings Stock Risers article</a></em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"One of the most underrated players in the state of West Virginia for the 2026 class, in our eyes, is Woodrow Wilson DL&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='897574' first='Jamarques' last='Manns']</strong>. He's yet to post an offer to his X account, but is a name that colleges around the state and region need to get in on ASAP. Manns is a physical specimen who could play on either side of the line at the next level with a high ceiling for both. He has a D1 ceiling with his size, power, and athletic upside."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19309680/67fc006d142f311fe54495d1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b0750fd6829"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1426802"],"_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-68b0750fd68bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Woodrow Wilson will have one of the premier athletes in the 2026 class at their disposal in ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1426802' first='Preston' last='Clary']. He's been an excellent defensive back for the Flying Eagles, but look for Clary to make a bigger impact on offense this season as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's what we recently said about Clary 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>"We got to see 2026 Woodrow Wilson ATH&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1426802' first='Preston' last='Clary']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/preston-clary/"></a>&nbsp;in person for the first time this summer at the Fairmont State Prospect Camp and were impressed with his size, athleticism, and versatility as a two-way player. Previously ranked as a WR, Clary is also a standout defensive back for the Flying Eagles and can produce at a high level on both sides of the ball. This warranted a position change to ATH in the rankings to recognize said versatility properly, and gives colleges some options for where he could fit into their program with the size and athleticism to give him a high ceiling at several different positions."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17622173/67455267406cedf44c0dd8a7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b0750fd68fd"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1138996"],"_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-68b0750fd6998"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joining Clary in the Woodrow Wilson defensive backfield to form one of the better DB duos in the state is 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1138996' first='AJ' last='Thomas']. He was a big-time producer as a junior and will be in the mix for the Carl Lee Award this season, signifying the top defensive back in the state. Thomas is a ball-hawking safety who should have every D2 program in the state after his services. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22548256/68aa0a725000976562fdf7f6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b0750fd69da"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["895010"],"_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-68b0750fd6a62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another standout big man in the trenches for the Flying Eagles this season will be 2026 OL [player_tooltip player_id='895010' first='Tyrez' last='Jones']. He's a big, strong athlete with a lot of power behind his 6'4 300 frame. Jones will be a road grader in Woodrow Wilson's Wing-T scheme, which they'll need as they break in new running backs this season. He can play center and guard, and is another prospect who D2 programs should be heavily targeting this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17915007/6743c5cff6497cbd0503c781' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b0750fd6a99"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1137054"],"_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-68b0750fd6b1b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Woodrow Wilson has a pair of talented specialists at their disposal, with the first being 2026 K [player_tooltip player_id='1137054' first='Tyler' last='Radford']. Radford is on the Flying Eagles' defending state champion soccer team, but has the talent to kick at the next level for football as well. You can trust Radford to execute field goals beyond 40 yards and is consistent on PATs. He's worthy of D2 looks this fall for football as a standout multi-sport athlete. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17615100/65551fbc2aa7050b941fbd3c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b0750fd6b52"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1856632"],"_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-68b0750fd6bd4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A new name on our radar heading into the 2025 season is 2026 Woodrow Wilson DB [player_tooltip player_id='1856632' first='Jaliel' last='Sharpe']. Clary and Thomas get a lot of the recognition, but Sharpe will provide a large impact in the defensive secondary as well. He flew under the radar last season but is beginning to get film posted and his name out there more as a senior. Sharpe is capable of D2 looks this fall if he consistently posts his film each week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17639352/68ab266761298adcbfd2bea4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b0750fd6c0d"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["897526"],"_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-68b0750fd6c8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2027 Woodrow Wilson QB [player_tooltip player_id='897526' first='Gage' last='Price'] returns as the Flying Eagles' quarterback this season after winning a close battle this summer. He saw highs and lows as a first-year starter in 2024 as a sophomore, but he should show progress during his junior year. Price will allow them to open up their Wing-T offense at times in the passing game and will also provide another threat in the running game with a physical, downhill running style. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19434516/68abba265d4c00cfd27c67e1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b0750fd6cc3"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1624427"],"_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-68b0750fd6d43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Woodrow Wilson has a very promising 2028 prospect in TE/DL [player_tooltip player_id='1624427' first='Levi' last='Picha']. He made his debut in the rankings as the #3 defensive lineman and should showcase this season why we're so high on him. Keep a close eye on Picha over the next three years as someone capable of developing into a high-level prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's what we recently said about Picha in our <em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/2028-rankings-debut-the-top-40/">2028 Rankings Debut article</a></em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"A 2028 defensive line prospect with a lot of upside is Woodrow Wilson's&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1624427' first='Levi' last='Picha']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/levi-picha/"></a>&nbsp;. He also has potential as a tight end prospect, given his 6'4 200 frame, but has the length and athleticism to develop into a future star at defensive end. As he continues to fill out said frame, expect Picha to emerge as a varsity standout, potentially as soon as this season. Picha's long wingspan proved to be an issue on the Eagles' younger squad for opposing offensive tackles, as he's able to shut down one side of the line of scrimmage as a run stopper with the athleticism to harass the quarterback as well."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22519340/67a56ac19c7e6cbf9104e515' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b0750fd6d7c"} /--> <!-- /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='1856633' first='Jaheim' last='Miller'] - 2026 LB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1856635' first='Owen' last='Gunter'] - 2026 TE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='897527' first='Javontae' last='Wynes'] - 2027 LB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1856637' first='Vince' last='Umberger'] - 2027 K/P</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1856641' first='Gage' last='Burdette'] - 2028 ATH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1639981' first='Ben' last='Fitzwater'] - 2028 OL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1660620' first='Dylan' last='Via'] - 2028 OL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1660557' first='Cooper' last='Phillips'] - 2028 LB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->