Josiah Trotter, the son of former All-Pro linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, celebrated his 17th birthday in style on Friday by announcing his commitment to West Virginia.
Trotter, a middle linebacker at St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia, made the announcement on social media. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound junior is the youngest child of the Eagles Hall of Famer and 11-year NFL vet, and is considered one of the top LB prospects in the class of 2023.
According to a report from 247Sports, Trotter was also considering Virginia Tech, Penn State, South Carolina and Clemson, where his brother linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr.