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4-Star DT Michael Thompson Commits to Oklahoma over Alabama, Michigan, More

Oklahoma added athleticism and size to the interior of their future defensive line Wednesday when defensive tackle prospect Michael Thompson joined their 2018 recruiting class.

Per Gabe DeArmond of PowerMizzou.com, Thompson chose the Sooners over Missouri, Alabama and Michigan.

Thompson, who is 6'3.5" and 291 pounds, is a 4-star prospect, per 247Sports' composite rankings, and the No. 72 overall player, No. 4 defensive tackle and No. 2 player from the state of Missouri in his class.

He attracted attention from some of the best programs in the country during his recruiting process.