WVU Football adds tight end to class of 2024

At 6-foot-6 and 240 pounds, Sammarco has the frame and size to make him an excellent downfield target, and is a nice fit into the group of bigger, more athletic passcatchers that West Virginia hopes to build at the spot in the near future.

The Walnut Hills High School athlete lined up at several different spots last year, including as an attached tight end, as a wingback, and split out both in the slot and wide. He maintains good concentration on balls thrown his way, high-pointing them when necessary and catching it with his hands away from his body.

He also served as a lead blocker, getting into good contact position out of the backfield and uncoiling aggressively on his opponents. Defensive backs were overmatched in trying to stand up to his drive blocks, which often resulted in them being shoved completely out of the play.

Sammarco releases efficiently into his pass routes, but will need to work some on hiding his intention to block early in those plays. He stays under control when making his breaks, and squares up well to present a good target to his quarterback.

West Virginia, which Sammarco is slated to visit officially in June, was his only Power 5 offer to date, although he has numerous offers from Group of 5 schools, including Western Michigan, Army, Kent State, Akron, Bowling Green, UConn, Miami, Toledo, Eastern Michigan and Miami (OH). He had also taken unofficial visits to Cincinnati, Pitt and Michigan, among others. He visited WVU multiple times over the past year.

Sammarco is the third WVU commitment in the Class of 2024, joining wide receiver Keyshawn Robinson and defensive lineman Richard “Wink” James.