Touted Midwest OT Jonas Muya has committed to West Virginia

Fort Wayne (Ind.) Bishop Luers offensive tackle Jonas Muya announced his commitment to West Virginia on Tuesday.

The 6-foot-7, 280-pound Muya chose to play for Rich Rodriguez and the Mountaineers over Oklahoma, Tennessee, Minnesota and Purdue among others.

“There’s something real building at WVU right now,” Muya said. “The program is rising, the energy is strong, and it’s a place where I can see myself taking big steps in my game. 

“It feels like the right environment to become the player I know I can be.”

Rivals ranks Muya as the nation’s No. 36 offensive tackle. The Rivals Composite slots him No. 41 in the land.

Muya becomes commit No. 36 for Rodriguez and his staff and one of the jewels alongside touted offensive lineman Kevin Brown.