2024 3-Star OL Seeking Family Atmosphere to Pick Between WVU, Rivals Next Week

As the WVU battles it out with a pair of rivals for a three-star offensive line recruit, class of 2024 prospect Moritz Schmoranzer revealed the day and time he will announce his commitment decision.

In a tweet sent Saturday evening, Schmoranzer (6-foot-4, 275 pounds) said he will be making his school choice public on Friday, June 30 at 6:30 pm ET. West Virginia is competing against Miami (FL), Pitt and Virginia Tech for Schmoranzer.

I will be announcing my commitment NEXT FRIDAY, the 30th of june at 6:30❗️Who’s it going to be❓❗️@Crook_VT @CoachBorbs @CoachMirabal @CoachMooreWVU #GoHokies #H2P #GoCanes #takemehome @HokiesFB @Pitt_FB @CanesFootball @WVUfootball pic.twitter.com/zKzPpOm7MH

— Moritz “Schmo” Schmoranzer (@MoritzSchmoran1) June 25, 2023

The offensive lineman out of North Cross High School in Roanoke, Virginia took his official visit with the Mountaineers on June 9 through 11. He then visited Pitt a couple weeks later.

Many believe the Backyard Brawl rivals are the final two fighting it out for Schmoranzer. He was actually set to pick between Virginia Tech and Wake Forest until deciding to wait on committing anywhere and keep his recruitment open in the spring. WVU sent Schmoranzer an offer back on March 27.

2024 3-Star OL Target Moritz Schmoranzer Taking Official Visit to WVU

Schmorazner explained to WV Sports Now what he values above all else in a college program. “I’m away from home, my whole family is from Germany, so I would say the family aspect wherever I go, the football team is gonna be my family,” he said.

Schmoranzer then elaborated further. “And the other one is the development. I know even though I have all these offers, I’ve played O-line for one year, and I may redshirt, but wherever I go, I need the development. I need the college to look at me and be like, ‘Hey, you’re not a four-star or five-star, you need time, you need development, and we can give you that here.”

He also cited the bond of the team as something he likes about the Mountaineers.

A rarity for a recruit being coveted by Power 5 schools, Schmoranzer has spent just two seasons playing tackle football. Despite his lack of experience at the game, he received offers from Appalachian State, Coastal Carolina, James Madison, Liberty, Miami (FL), Ohio, Old Dominion, Pitt, Towson, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Western Michigan and West Virginia.

Considering Schmoranzer’s inexperience in playing tackle football, playing soccer and running track (actually running, boasting a 13.01 100-yard dash at 275 pounds) in Germany, his rise as an offensive lineman has been very quick.

He’s only played one season on the offensive line, spending his first season in the United States as a wide receiver, and that speed and athleticism are what jump off the screen when watching him play either tackle spot.

247Sports rates Schmoranzer as the 43rd-ranked interior lineman and the 18th-ranked recruit from Virginia. Neither Rivals nor On3 have rated him yet, but he does hold a 5.6 Rivals Rating.