On the same day Ohio State landed its first commitment from the Class of 2019 in West Virginia five-star offensive tackle Doug Nester, arch rival Michigan added its second five-star prospect of the same cycle when Georgia defensive end Christopher Hinton pledged his services to the Wolverines. Go Blue! pic.twitter.com/YU91TTwCyB — Christopher hinton (@Thechrishinton) August 6, 2017 The 6-foot-4, 265-pound Hinton is considered the top-rated strong-side defensive end and No. 9 prospect overall in the Class of 2019. He included Ohio State and Michigan in his Top 6 in late July alongside Clemson, Georgia, North Carolina and Stanford. Hinton was on campus for Friday Night Lights, but much like fellow Wolverines five-star defensive end commit Stephen Herron Jr., was never really made a priority by the staff. The Buckeyes are set to take only one or two defensive ends in next year’s cycle, and Olentangy Orange five-star Zach Harrison is…
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