Four-star CB David Long commits to Michigan

Four-star cornerback David Long verbally committed to Michigan on Thursday, making his announcement during a live broadcast on ESPNU.

The Los Angeles native, who is ranked as the No. 5 cornerback in the 2016 class by Scout.com, reduced his list of schools to Michigan and Washington before making his decision.

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Long’s commitment brings head coach Jim Harbaugh’s first full recruiting class to 21 players. He is currently the third-highest rated player in the class.

Harbaugh made national headlines earlier this week, when he climbed a tree while visiting Long on a recruiting trip.

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