4-Star OT Cleveland Reed Commits to Miami over Ohio State, USC, Others

Offensive tackle Cleveland Reed announced Wednesday that he committed to play for the Miami Hurricanes.

According to Andrew Ivins of 247Sports, Reed made a verbal commitment to Miami over Ohio State, USC, Tennessee, North Carolina and Ole Miss.

Per Scout.com, Reed is a 4-star recruit who ranks as the No. 223 overall player, No. 17 prospect at his position and No. 5 offensive tackle from Florida.

Reed told Ivins the following regarding his decision to attend Miami: "My mom loves Miami. It just feels like home. It felt like family when I was down there. I mean that was the main thing really. [Offensive line coach Stacy Searels] was real nice and I love [head coach] Mark Richt. I just like the people there."

He is capable of playing both tackle and guard, and that type of versatility will give Richt options in 2018 and beyond.

According to Scout.com, Reed stands 6'4" and weighs 305 pounds, which means he already has a body capable of handling the rigors of major college football.

Keeping Reed in state is a coup for Richt and the Hurricanes, and it is a significant step toward improving upon the 9-4 record they posted last season.

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