Savage didn't see the field at Michigan, but he was just a freshman. LB was one of Michigan's decent squads. I think he picked Michigan over Maryland and West Virginia last year, so you may have a shot, but not sure if he's ready to step in and make an impact. I suspect he'll probably go to Maryland, if they're even interested in him. He's from Baltimore.
I would much rather Brown seek portal players who have >= 3 years of eligibility, I think you get more from it, instead of graduate transfer or a guy with 2 years... Savage was a low 4 star LB, but its understandable he wouldnt get much playing time as a true freshmen, all the guys I mentioned are the 2019 or 2020 class, so that would give them all a few years at WVU to develop & make a greater impact. We recruited all of them, instead of Mookie & Bryan Hudson, but if Nester comes to WVU, maybe he can bring his teammate too.. Both of which are 4 star OL in 2019 class for VT.. Savage would be a good addition, I think so anyways..
The portal is absolutely stacked with good talent at the moment, many of which have >= 3 yrs of elig... If Brown can add a few of them into the 2021 class, it would definitely help fill any talent gaps in the 2020 & 2019 classes. Ultimately they will still require some time to develop, but thats totally acceptable given how many years they can help the program.
Brown mentioned he will add:
OL, LB, DB, WR, & DL.... From his comments you get an idea he has something specific in mind for WR & DL, of which Im not privy, but if he uses the portal, id rather he go for players that have multiple years of production. 2020 madness has brought more talent to the portal this year, so if exploited effectively, it could be a great tool for Brown & Staff to take another small step forward in reducing the talent gap between WVU & OU. WVU also has a few players in the portal, so that creates a few more players we can add if they leave, I dont know what our scholarship numbers will be if a couple seniors come back next year, so instead of adding 6 players, it may or could be 8-9. Maybe he will hold a couple back, hoping to add a couple more next year, for any 2020 players to enter the portal, with the hopes of making the 2020 class as strong as possible, which makes sense to try to stack the 2020 & 2021 classes, as these classes & Staff will be more seriously analyzed & criticized with regard to on the field results
