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Lee Kpogba is a dynamic and tenacious linebacker out of West Virginia University, known for his versatility, instincts, and relentless pursuit of the ball carrier. Standing at 6’2″ and weighing 235 pounds, Kpogba possesses the ideal physical traits for an NFL linebacker, coupled with a high football IQ and exceptional athleticism.
#1. LB. Follow. Class. Senior. HT/WT. 6' 1", 234 lbs. Birthplace. Winston-Salem, NC. Status. Active. 2023 season stats. SOLO. 47. SACK. 3. FF. 1. INT. 0. View the profile of West Virginia...
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- 2021 (So.) - East Mississippi CC
- 2020 (Covid) - Syracuse
- 2019 (Fr.) – Syracuse
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All-Big 12 Conference Third Team (Phil Steele)Led the Mountaineers with 97 tackles, including 47 solo tackles, three sacks, 7.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and eight quarterback hurriesLed the WVU defense in tackles six times during seasonBig performance in the Duke's Mayo Bowl against UNC included 12 tackles and a TFL2022 All-Big 12 Honorable MentionStarted all 12 games in his first season at WVURanked No. 8 in the Big 12 in total tackles (7.7)Had three 10-plus tackle games in 2022Played linebacker for coach Buddy Stephens at East Mississippi CC in Scooba, Mississippi2021 NJCAA All-Region 23All-Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference First TeamAll-MJCCC North Division First TeamPlayed linebacker for coach Dino Babers at SyracuseAppeared in 11 games as a backup linebackerFinished with 43 tackles, including two tackles for loss and a sackHad a career-high eight tackles at Notre DamePlayed in 11 gamesSaw time as a member of the kickoff return, kickoff coverage and punt return teamsLogged his first collegiate tackle against Western Michigan on kickoff coverageMade his collegiate debut on special teams against LibertyTwo-way starter at outside linebacker and running back for coach Martin Samek at Parkland High2018 North Carolina Defensive Player of the Year2018 American Family Insurance All-USA North Carolina First Team honoreePrepStar All-Atlantic Region performerSon of Samuel and Irene KpogbaOne of two children (1 sister)Graduated with his bachelor’s degree in integrated studies in May 2023Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor RollDec 22, 2023 · It took him a while to finally get to West Virginia University, but when Lee Kpogba became a Mountaineer, he took full advantage of his two years in a Gold & Blue uniform. The senior linebacker will play his final game at WVU on Dec. 27 in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl against North Carolina, a team from his home state. 1.
Jan 11, 2024 · Jan 11, 2024 8:00 AM EST. In this story: West Virginia Mountaineers. West Virginia linebacker Lee Kpogba exhausted his college eligibility following the team's bowl win over North...
Aug 13, 2023 · Lee Kpogba is checking all the boxes in his second year with West Virginia. by: Ryan Decker. Posted: Aug 13, 2023 / 01:26 PM EDT. Updated: Aug 13, 2023 / 01:26 PM EDT. WVU LB coach says: "Lee is doing as good of a job as anyone I've ever coached right now"
Dec 2, 2021 · Updated: Dec 2, 2021 / 01:54 PM EST. WVU looks to bolster its defense by adding the former Syracuse LB. SHARE. Linebacker Lee Kpogba has announced his intention to join West Virginia just over four years after signalling his intention to join the program out of high school.
