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Four-star DT Tyler Friday, a top Michigan target, commits to Ohio State

One of Michigan's top recruiting targets for the class of 2018 has committed to the school's biggest rival.

Four-star defensive lineman Tyler Friday, from Don Bosco Prep in New Jersey, announced his verbal committed to Ohio State on Friday.

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-- Big Smooth (@almighty_ty5) January 19, 2018

Michigan had been recruiting Friday since he was a sophomore, and was the 6-foot-3, 263-pounder's second scholarship offer.

Friday, the No. 2-ranked recruit in New Jersey and No. 4 defensive tackle in the country, according to his 247Sports composite, made his final visit to Michigan for the Ohio State game.