Santos chooses Duke

Duke football continues to grow its most prolific recruiting class in the modern era, as David Cutcliffe and company have picked up their fifth four-star commitment for 2016.

Offensive guard Julian Santos from East Lake High School in Tarpon Springs, Fla., announced his commitment to Duke via Twitter Friday night.

Thank you to all the schools who have recruited me. However, I'm proud to announce I'm commiting to Duke University. pic.twitter.com/egOpueYytL— Lord Master Grizzly (@BigBearSantos) October 17, 2015

Santos, a 6-foot-3, 285-pound monster on the offensive line held dozens of offers including opportunities with crosstown rival North Carolina, and SEC programs such as Auburn, Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Tennessee to name a few. Nebraska, Miami, West Virginia and Penn State were among some of the other scholarship offers.

The senior ranks as the No. 13 overall prospect at his position by Rivals.com and is rated the No. 42 player in the Sunshine State.