Latwan Anderson signs with Miami…

Is it too late to ask for a recount regarding 2010 signing day class rankings?

The Miami Hurricanes got a late gift this Wednesday morning when Latwan Anderson, one of the nation’s top prospects finally made it official and signed with The U.

The 15th-ranked overall prospect and Ohio product lists Ohio State as his favorite program, but it came down to Miami and West Virginia this morning. Anderson originally committed to the Mountaineers but never signed a letter of intent.

A big reason Anderson went with the Canes was a desire to run track. He placed second in Ohio last year in the 200-meter dash and will take a track scholarship, but will also play football for UM. He will technically ‘walk on’ to the Miami football team, but could still make an immediate impact as a true freshman.

Miami signed 29 new players last month, but will gladly make room for Anderson on the defensive side of the ball. What was originally thought to be a top fifteen class just got a shot in the arm with the addition of Anderson and could still receive another in the coming weeks.

Top-ranked offensive line prospect Seantrel Henderson verballed to Southern Cal but also hasn’t signed his letter of intent. Henderson’s final visit before signing day was a trek to Coral Gables over Pro Bowl weekend. Henderson and his family loved UM but went with USC, his long-time front runner.

With sanctions looming in Los Angeles, there’s a legit chance Henderson chooses The U when all is said and done. Maybe even more so now with the addition of fellow Midwestern stand out Anderson now on board.

Welcome to The U, Latwan.

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