Antoine Sharp commits to West Virginia football, sends message to Mountaineers fans

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  • Three-star linebacker Antoine Sharp commits to West Virginia football after previously committing to UCF.
  • Sharp led Palm Beach Central’s defense with 133 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks.
  • Sharp cited WVU’s defensive coordinator and the program’s prominence in the state as reasons for his commitment.

Antoine Sharp has committed to West Virginia football, he announced on social media.

Sharp, a three-star linebacker at Palm Beach Central, was previously committed to the University of Central Florida.

Sharp put the edge in the Palm Beach Central defense last year, pacing the team with 133 tackles, including 13.5 tackles for a loss. The junior linebacker added 4.5 sacks, an interception, and a fumble recovery for a defense that limited offenses to an average of 12.6 points per game this season.

The Broncos made it to the regional finals before losing to Vero Beach. They finished 10-2 on the year.

Sharp was named to The Palm Beach Post’s All-County for Defense.

“WVU is a great fit for me because I get to learn from one of the best defensive coordinators in the game, Coach Rodriguez is back, and playing on the stage where we are the biggest show in the whole state, is going to be fun,” Sharp told The Post.

As far as what Mountaineers fans can expect from Sharp, he shared a vision of the program they will appreciate.

“I will bring leadership, work-ethic, and passion to the team. Mountaineers fans should be excited that Coach Rodriguez is back and that he has assembled a great staff that’s ready to win now.”

Alex Peterman covers high school sports for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at apeterman@gannett.com.

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