WVU Competing With Three Schools for 2027 RB Savion Miller
West Virginia has made the final four for highly regarded 2027 running back Savion Miller from Iowa City, Iowa. Despite already having a young and talented group of running backs, the Mountaineers are continuing to build for the future and have positioned themselves well early in Miller’s recruitment.
Miller (5-foot-10, 195 pounds) is currently considering four programs: West Virginia, Miami, Minnesota, and Missouri. Several other schools were in contact earlier in his recruitment but did not make the cut, including Iowa, Iowa State, Kent State, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan, Nebraska, Notre Dame, and Toledo.
During his junior season, Miller carried the ball 127 times for 1,068 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns, averaging an impressive 8.4 yards per carry. He also proved to be a reliable receiving option out of the backfield, catching 16 passes for 338 yards and nine touchdowns. His rise began during his sophomore season in 2024, when he finished just 78 yards short of the 1,000-yard mark and scored eight rushing touchdowns.
At this point, Miller has not announced a timeline for when he plans to make his commitment.
Scouting Report
Miller is known for his patience as a runner, often waiting for his blocking to develop before hitting the hole rather than rushing the play. He shows good vision and timing, allowing him to break through the first line of defenders effectively. While he may not possess elite top-end speed, he is quick enough to generate big plays and occasionally break off long runs.
As he continues to develop physically and spends time in a college strength program, he could eventually play at around 210–215 pounds, giving him the build to be a powerful, workhorse running back. His running style and physical profile are somewhat comparable to former West Virginia back Leddie Brown.
Miller is also a natural pass catcher, making him particularly dangerous in the screen game and on third downs. His pass protection skills are still somewhat unknown, but given his size, he should be capable of holding his own in that area. With continued development, he could realistically earn playing time within his first two seasons at the college level.
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