Ben Hutch, a 3-star defensive lineman from Nashville, has committed to Louisville over Penn State and Texas A&M, he told InsideTheVille.

Hutch, 6-3, 325, was a key defensive target for the Cardinals.

Rated the No. 56 DT in the 247Sports Composite, Hutch was recruited by Louisville at nose tackle but could eventually play offensive guard in college.

“Ben hutch is all about upside,” said Barton Simmons, 247Sports scouting director. “If he gets a coach that keeps him focused and motivated he's got a chance to be special. All the tools are there. His best is as good as anybody's best. He's just got to do it consistently. He's also a guy that could easily move over to offensive guard if d-line doesn't work out and be an outstanding offensive lineman.”

As a senior, Hutch made 28 tackles in nine games for the Burros. He was All-Nashville first team and selected for the Tennessee East-West All-Star game.

Hutch will make his official visit to Louisville next month. He is the 23rd member of the 2017 recruiting for the Cardinals and is the second defensive line commit, joining Georgia end Malik Clark.

Louisville’s recruiting class ranked No. 26 nationally and is rated fifth-best in the ACC in the 247Sports team rankings.

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