5-Star OT Samson Okunlola Commits to Miami Over Alabama, Florida and Michigan State

The Miami Hurricanes improved their outlook up front with a big recruiting victory Thursday.

The offensive tackle decided to join their class.

Alabama, Florida, and Michigan State were considered the final four.

"For me, it's the situation, and that's what I'm going to do," he said. There are going to be good guys in that place. It won't be like that in a couple of years. It is what I want. They were in the game because they were able to see the future. They are the best recruiters.

The No. 20 overall player, No. 3 offensive tackle, and the No. 1 prospect from the state of Massachusetts in his class are all listed as 5-star prospects by the website.

Alabama, Ohio State, Georgia, Oklahoma, Oregon, Florida, Penn State, Michigan State and Miami are just a few of the programs that offered him a scholarship.

Samuel is a defensive lineman who was part of Pittsburgh's recruiting class in the early 20th century.

Dohn thought that Okunlola would be a first-round pick. Dohn's speed and hand placement help him win battles up front off the snap and then drive defenders down the field.

He is athletic enough to pull in the rushing attack or on screens, which will allow him to compete for playing time as a freshman.

He will be a cornerstone of Miami's offense for the foreseeable future if he live up to the expectations that come with that skill set.

If Mario Cristobal is going to return the Hurricanes to elite status, he will need to win recruiting battles like this one.

The Miami class is the 7th best in the country.