Offensive lineman Cody Bowes (Miami/Southridge) commits to West Virginia, as first-reported by 247Sports.com.

"I love how they plan to us me there," Bowes said. "My friend Michael Harley committed there so I know they have a good thing coming up and going there. I really like the coaches there."

Mountaineers ace recruiter JaJuan Seider and coach Dana Hologorsen received the news just now.

"They were really excited when I told them," Bowes said. "They think I can play all over the place on the line."

Bowes chose West Virginia over 17 other verbal offers. He said Tennessee finished second for him.

Bowes (6-4, 280) plays offensive tackle for his high school team but could play inside on the next level.

The three-star recruit is ranked as the nation's No. 36 guard and the No. 122 prospect in Florida in the 2017 class by 247Sports.com Composite Rankings.

Bowes is the 10th verbal commit in the 2017 class for West Virginia.