Four-star OT Kai-Leon Herbert commits to Michigan

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Four-star offensive tackle Kai-Leon Herbert has committed to Michigan, he announced on Wednesday in a Walking Dead-themed video produced by Bleacher Report.

The Plantation, Fla., native was choosing between Michigan, Miami (Fla.) and Florida after receiving offers from several other schools.

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Scout.com ranks Herbert as the No. 22 prospect at his position and the No. 3 offensive tackle in Florida.

The 6'4", 255-pound tackle is ranked as the No. 183 prospect in the 2017 recruiting class.

Michigan now has 18 verbal commitments for its recruiting class of 2017, which is currently ranked No. 3 behind Ohio State and Alabama.

Watch Herbert’s full video here.

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