JUST IN: WVU QB Jaden Bray Turns Down $25M Kentucky Offer, Declares Loyalty to Mountaineers in Powerful Statement..
JUST IN: WVU QB Jaden Bray Turns Down $25M Kentucky Offer, Declares Loyalty to Mountaineers in Powerful Statement
In a stunning turn of events shaking the college football world, West Virginia University quarterback Jaden Bray has officially rejected a staggering $25 million NIL offer from the University of Kentucky, opting instead to honor a $15 million deal he signed with WVU earlier this month.
Bray, a rising star and vocal leader of the Mountaineers squad, made it clear where his heart lies. In a bold statement following the offer’s rejection, he said:
> “My loyalty lies with WVU Mountaineers — this is home. No amount of money can buy what West Virginia means to me.”
The announcement sent shockwaves through college football as schools across the SEC and Big 12 have scrambled this summer to lock in top-tier talent with record-breaking NIL deals. Kentucky’s offer—reportedly one of the largest ever proposed for a non-transfer quarterback—was expected to flip the star QB. But Bray’s decision to stay speaks volumes about his character and commitment.
Sources close to the WVU program say Bray’s leadership has been crucial to the Mountaineers’ resurgence, and his decision to stay signals a deeper cultural shift in Morgantown.
“Jaden’s not just a player—he’s a cornerstone of this team,” said a WVU insider. “His decision tells the world that loyalty still matters in college football.”
Bray, known for his dual-threat style, strong arm, and football IQ, has become the face of WVU’s program. His $15 million NIL deal, largely backed by local West Virginia business coalitions and national sponsors, was already historic for the school. But the fact that he turned down an extra $10 million shows just how deeply he’s bought into the Mountaineer vision.
As college football navigates the murky waters of NIL, portal transfers, and big-money temptations, Jaden Bray just sent a clear message: not every athlete can be bought.
WVU fans, teammates, and alumni are rallying behind Bray on social media, praising him for staying true to “The Gold and Blue.”
With this decision, Jaden Bray not only solidifies his legacy at West Virginia but becomes a national symbol of loyalty and leadership in a rapidly changing sport.
One thing is certain: Morgantown has its quarterback—and its heart—locked in.
