Aussie Punter Commits to West Virginia

West Virginia receives first specialist commitment

On Friday night, West Virginia received its 18th commitment to the class of 2022 after Australian punter Oliver Straw announced his intent to sign with the Mountaineers.

I am incredibly excited and honoured to announce that I have committed to The University of West Virginia to study and play football on full scholarship in 2022. Thank you for the opportunity @NealBrown_WVU @CoachKoonz @WVUfootball #TAKEMEHOME22#HailWV#TrustTheClimb pic.twitter.com/flrScFFYEa

— Oliver Straw (@Ollie_Straw) October 22, 2021

Straw is a current member of Prokick Australia, a development group that helps guide and transition Australian athletes to perform at the College/ NFL level.

The commitment marks the first specialist for West Virginia's 2022 class. 

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