SMU has added another piece to its recruiting class.

On Friday afternoon, the Mustangs reeled in a commitment from Highland Park defensive end Turner Coxe.

I'm very excited to announce my commitment to play football at SMU!! #StangGang17 pic.twitter.com/GhQjSWMgG0 — TurnerCoxe (@TurnerCoxe) January 6, 2017

Coxe committed to SMU over offers from Air Force and Army.

At 6-foot-1, 248 pounds, Coxe is ranked as the No. 99 weak-side defensive end in the country and No. 306 overall prospect in the state, according to 247Sports Composite. He was the defensive MVP of the Class 5A Division I state title game, where Highland Park beat Temple, 16-7.

Coxe also was named a first-team member of SportsDay's 2016 All-Area football team.

SMU now has 16 verbal commits in its 2017 recruiting class.