Cincinnati Bearcats football and coach Luke Fickell landed another talented instate recruit on Friday.
Justin Wodtly, a three-star defensive lineman from Cleveland (Cleveland Heights High), announced his decision for UC over reported offers from Michigan State, Purdue, Minnesota, Indiana and others.
He marks the ninth prospect in the rising senior class from the state of Ohio to verbally pledge to the Bearcats. In total, Cincinnati has 15 commitments and passed Memphis Friday for the top-ranked 2020 class in the American Athletic Conference.
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Wodtly is UC's third-highest ranked commitment, according to 247Sports.