3-star OT Mekhi Becton chooses Louisville over Michigan football on National Signing Day

Virginia native commits to Cardinals

Jim Harbaugh is putting together one of the best recruiting classes in the country this season, but three-star offensive tackle Mekhi Becton won't be a part of it.

The Highland Springs, Virginia, native chose Louisville over Michigan, Virginia Tech and Virginia during his live decision on National Signing Day.

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Becton is the No. 16 player in Virginia and the No. 42 overall offensive tackle. He had 26 scholarship offers, including five from Big Ten schools.

Michigan State was also among the schools pursuing Becton.

Becton, ranked 402nd in the nation, narrowed his list down to Louisville, Virginia Tech, Virginia, Michigan, Michigan State and Oregon before his announcement on Wednesday.

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