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5-Star DT Prospect Leonard Taylor Commits to Miami over Florida

Credit: Andrew Ivins, 247Sports

Highly touted defensive tackle Leonard Taylor committed to Miami.

He announced his decision Thursday on CBS Sports HQ, selecting the Hurricanes over the Florida Gators.

CBS Sports HQ @CBSSportsHQ

BREAKING: 5-Star DT Leonard Taylor commits to Miami. @56reasons_ projects as a standout with All-American potential who can develop into a future first-round pick. He's got ud835udc0dud835udc04ud835udc17ud835udc13! @247Canes | @Andrew_Ivins | @247Sports https://t.co/h4BcCBrpqc

Taylor is the No. 3 DT and No. 27 player overall in the 2021 class, per 247Sports' composite rankings. He's also the sixth-best player in the state of Florida.