Tye Edwards brings bruising, big-play power to West Virginia’s backfield
In the 2025 season, Tye Edwards flashed why he matters: he piled up 141 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns on 25 carries in WVU’s Backyard Brawl win over Pitt, showing NFL-style size at 6-foot-2, 225 pounds and a downhill, contact-heavy running style.[2][5][11] He entered 2026 with a reputation as a physical short-yardage hammer and efficient runner after posting 1,047 rushing yards at 6.4 per carry in 2024, but his stock is clouded by injuries and transfer-portal uncertainty after a shortened WVU stint.[2][5][10][13]
