West Virginia University football coach Neal Brown has announced that Tomiwa Durojaiye, (“TOE-mee-wah Durr-oh-JI-yay”) a 6-4, 278-pound, redshirt freshman defensive lineman from Middletown, Delaware, has signed a grant-in-aid and will transfer to WVU from Kentucky. He will have four years of eligibility remaining.
Played in three games - Miami (Ohio), Youngstown State and Iowa
Dean’s List (Fall 2022)
Mid-year enrollee in January of 2022
High School
Coached by Zach Blum at Middletown High
Named all-state first-team as a junior and senior
Named the 2021 Delaware 3A Defensive Player of the Year by the Delaware Interscholastic Football Coaches Association
Helped Middletown claim the 2021 DIAA Class 3A title
Totaled 58 tackles, 25 1/2 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, two forced fumbles and two pass breakups
In a shortened eight-game season in 2020, charted 45 tackles, 19 1/2 tackles for loss and 8 1/2 sacks, helping his team to a 7-1 record and conference championship, while finishing as state runner-up
Rated a three-star by Rivals and 247Sports
Ranked as the No. 42 strongside defensive end in the nation and top player in the state of Delaware by Rivals
Named to the Honor Roll as a senior
Also offered by Michigan, South Carolina, Arkansas and Missouri
Personal
Son of Theresa and Bayo Durojaiye
Dad originated from Nigeria
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
One of four children
Major is undecided
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