After entering the NCAA transfer portal in January, Michigan Wolverines graduate transfer defensive lineman Reuben Jones announced his new school on Friday.

Jones revealed on his personal Twitter account that he will use his final year of eligibility with the West Virginia Mountaineers. Jones' scholarship will count toward West Virginia's 2020 recruiting class.

"I would like to say thank you to the University of Michigan and the entire coaching staff for giving me the opportunity to grow, develop and earn a degree at the University of Michigan," Jones wrote. "After much consideration I have decided to take my hard work, talent and determination to West Virginia University. GO Mountaineers!"

VIP Members: Jones Explains His WVU Decision

A former 247Sports Composite three-star prospect out of Lake Gibson High School (Lakeland, Fla.), Jones was a member of Michigan's 2015 recruiting class. The defender redshirted in 2015, and he has played sparingly over 15 games the past three seasons with the Wolverines. Jones has seven career tackles, but he was named Michigan's 'scout team player of the week' on numerous occasions. Jones originally committed to Michigan over Nebraska, Michigan State and Louisville during his recruitment, and he was ranked 44th in the country at the defensive end position.

Since new West Virginia head coach Neal Brown has taken over following the departure of Dana Holgorsen, the Mountaineers have added former four-star quarterback Austin Kendall, quarterback Jarret Doege, wide receiver George Campbell and wide receiver Sean Ryan through transfers. West Virginia opens the 2019 season against James Madison on Aug. 31.