Navaughn Donaldson to Miami: Hurricanes Land 4-Star OT Prospect

The Miami Hurricanes have already put together a strong recruiting class for 2017, and that class got even stronger with the addition of Navaughn Donaldson.

The offensive tackle confirmed Sunday night on Twitter he'll head for Coral Gables, Florida:

According to 247Sports' composite rankings, Donaldson, a 4-star prospect, is the No. 22 offensive tackle in the country and ranks 147th in the 2017 class. After his commitment, Miami has the second-best class in the country on 247Sports, so the 'Canes will only climb up the leaderboard.     

Donaldson is a massive presence on the offensive line. He stands at 6'5" and 300 pounds, so the Miami staff won't have to worry about others overpowering him at the line of scrimmage. He'll be a major difference-maker in the running game.   

As you'd expect with a player of his size, Donaldson doesn't excel in pass protection, but he'll be more than good enough to play on the right. The Vine below, courtesy of College Spun's Dustin Tackett, illustrates Donaldson's ability to move laterally:

So far, Miami head coach Al Golden had yet to land an offensive lineman to anchor his 2017 class. Donaldson will be that exact player.

He should grow into a steady presence on the Hurricanes O-line following a year or two of seasoning after his arrival.