By: Jonathan K. Martin | WV Sports Chat
West Virginia running back Jahiem White has been rated as a top ten returning running back in the country by Pro Football Focus (PFF).
The list from PFF ranks the top ten returning players at each position ahead of the 2025 college football season. White comes in at No. 10 on the list of top returning running backs.
In two seasons in Morgantown, White has rushed for 1,687 yards and 11 touchdowns on 258 carries. He’s also proven to be a reliable pass-catcher, catching 24 passes for 247 yards and three scores. With CJ Donaldson having left the program for Ohio State, White is expected to be a centerpiece in head coach Rich Rodriguez’s run-oriented spread offense.
Below is an excert from Pro Football Focus:
10. Jahiem White, West Virginia
White hasn’t handled as many carries as others on this list, but he’s made the most of every opportunity. His 35% forced missed tackle rate as a sophomore tied for third among Power Four running backs, and his 6.5 yards per carry career average ranks fourth among all running backs since 2023.
He’s an elite athlete at 5-foot-7 and 195 pounds and is set to be the bell-cow for the Mountaineers as a junior, with quarterback Garrett Greene off to the NFL and fellow tailback CJ Donaldson Jr. transferring to Ohio State.
