Norcross (Ga.) Greater Atlanta Christian five-star 2019 defensive end Chris Hinton announced his commitment to Michigan on Saturday night.

The Wolverines beat out Stanford and Georgia among others for the nation's No. 1 strong-side defensive end and No. 9 recruit overall per the 247Sports Composite.

"It means so much to be part of a great institution and a great football program and a great tradition," Hinton told 247Sports.

Hinton had close to 25 offers in total and was recruited by Chris Partridge.

The 6-foot-4, 265-pound Hinton is commit No. 4 four the Wolverines in the 2019 cycle.

Expect the Maize and Blue to also be tough to beat for Hinton's little brother, class-of-2020 future blue-chipper Myles Hinton who already holds several offers including Michigan.

The Hinton boys father also named Chris was the fourth pick in the 1983 draft out of Northwestern and was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection on the offensive line and a three-time NFL All-Pro, having suited up for the Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings.