Joe L Hughes II, Gaston GazetteTue, November 25, 2025 at 3:36 AM UTC·1 min readAshbrook standout Caleb Gordon will get to know the words of John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” over the next few years.
The Green Wave standout linebacker verbally committed to West Virginia late Monday, Nov. 24.
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“For good this time! Country roads take me home. 1000% committed!,” said Gordon in an Instagram post announcing his college plans.
Gordon’s decision comes after he stepped away from a long-term commitment with Arkansas following the firing of former coach Sam Pittman. A three-star prospect according to 247Sports, Gordon also received interest from Virginia, Liberty, Appalachian State, Charlotte, Clemson, Coastal Carolina, Georgia Tech, Memphis, North Carolina, Pittsburgh and Virginia Tech.
A 6-foot, 215-pound linebacker, Gordon has tallied 431 total tackles (28 for a loss) and 10 sacks. He also has three interceptions, four forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries. He’s racked up more than 100 tackles each of the past two seasons.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGordon has been a catalyst for an Ashbrook defense allowing just over 10 points per game. An unbeaten Green Wave (12-0) squad travels to Northern Guilford on Friday, Nov. 28 for an NCHSAA 6A West regional semifinal matchup.
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