Michigan doesn't have a defensive tackle committed to its 2018 class but is in the running for one of the top prospects at the position this cycle.
Michael Thompson, a 2018 four-star tackle from Parkway North High School in St. Louis, included Michigan in a top five he announced via Twitter on Thursday night. He also listed Missouri, Ohio State, Alabama and LSU.
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-- Michael Thompson Jr (@mthompson201) July 14, 2017
At 6-foot-3 and 291 pounds, Thompson is the No. 1 player in Missouri, No. 2 defensive tackle and No.