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West Virginia signs surprise specialist Chase Ridley
- West Virginia signs Australian punter Chase Ridley in the 2026 class to bolster specialist depth.
- Ridley is 6-foot-3, 233 pounds and comes from ProKick Australia, a program that has supplied multiple Mountaineers punters.
- Ridley can punt with a spiral or end-over-end rugby style, offering versatility on special teams.
- He will have all four years of eligibility remaining for the Mountaineers.
- The signing is part of WVU's ongoing recruitment and development of specialists for the program.
- Ridley’s addition follows WVU’s trend of bringing in international talent via ProKick Australia.
- The news was highlighted alongside WVU football recruiting updates and early signing day coverage.
- Ridley will join the Mountaineers as they continue to build depth at specialist positions.
- Ridley’s athletic profile and experience position him as a long-term asset for WVU’s kicking game.
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