Episode Details

Zac Alley and WVU have landed one of the most shocking late additions of the 2026 college football season! Former Georgia starting safety JaCorey Thomas has committed to West Virginia after receiving a temporary restraining order that opened the door for a fifth season of college eligibility. Thomas started eight games for Georgia in 2025, recorded 45 tackles and attended Carolina Panthers rookie minicamp before deciding to return to college football. This isn’t a developmental prospect. WVU is adding an experienced SEC defender who was already auditioning for an NFL opportunity. What can Thomas bring to Zac Alley’s defense? How quickly can he get ready to contribute? Where does he fit inside a talented WVU secondary—and could this addition change the ceiling of the entire Mountaineer defense? Mountaineer Paul breaks down the unusual legal path that brought Thomas back to college football, his Georgia production and what this massive late addition means for West Virginia in 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.