Could the lure of the Joe Moore Award could be enough to woo an offensive lineman from the Buckeye state north to wear a winged helmet? Judging by how he reported his offer to Michigan football, it’s certainly within the realm of possibility.
The 2026 class is still a ways off as 2024 is currently on the clock, but if you can impress them while they’re young, then you’ve got a shot. 2026 Avon Lake (Ohio) offensive tackle Maxwell Riley already has an Ohio State offer and one 247Sports Crystal Ball prediction to OSU. But on Wednesday, Riley posted he’s newly received a Michigan offer, along with a photo of the Wolverines’ O-line posing with the prestigious Joe Moore Award.
After a great conversation with @Coach_SMoore, I’m extremely excited, grateful, and humbled to announce I’ve received an offer from the University of Michigan‼️ @coachkostelnik @DaleRodick @CoachLowe212 pic.twitter.com/J7Qa3Ugv8j
— Maxwell Riley (@bigmax2026) April 19, 2023
Riley already has offers from OSU, Florida State, Miami, Penn State and Toledo. He’s listed at 6-foot-5, 263-pounds. Riley also started on the varsity team despite being a freshman at the high school level.
Check out his highlights below.
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