Corey Gaynor, an offensive lineman from Florida, gave the Gophers a verbal commitment Thursday, picking Minnesota over reported offers from Pittsburgh, West Virginia, South Florida and Central Florida, among others.
The 6-4, 280-pound Gaynor attends Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, Fla. The Gophers now have eight commitments for the Class of 2017, including two other offensive lineman -- Marshall's Blaise Andries and Robbinsdale Cooper's Eric Abojei.
Gaynor announced his commitment to Minnesota on Twitter.
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