After a defensive-heavy 2016 signing class, SMU’s 2017 recruiting class started with commitments from four offensive players.
SMU landed its first defensive player in the class when Toby Nduwke, a defensive end from Richmond (Texas) George Ranch High School, announced his commitment Sunday night. Both Scout.com and 247Sports.com rate him as a three-star prospect. He will play weak-side defensive end and chose SMU over offers from Bowling Green, Cincinnati, Colorado State, Louisiana-Monroe and North Texas.
The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Ndukwe won a state title with George Ranch in 2015. He was named the Defensive MVP of the Class 5A Division II title game.