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Michigan flips Oak Park star Rayshaun Benny from Michigan State commit

A late push from Michigan has flipped four-star defensive lineman Rayshaun Benny from Michigan State to the Wolverines.

Benny tweeted "it's official" on Wednesday morning, the first day of the national signing period. The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Benny out of Oak Park High was No. 5 on The Detroit News Blue Chip list.

That’s a significant boost for the Wolverines, who have needs on the defensive line, particularly at tackle. They received a commitment a week ago from four-star George Rooks, who also is expected to sign today. Rooks, 6-4, 260 pounds, played for St.