The Pahokee pipeline continues.

Michigan picked up its 23rd verbal commitment for 2010 on Wednesday when defensive tackle prospect Richard Ash picked the Wolverines over West Virginia, according to Rivals.com and Scout.com.

Ash comes from the same Pahokee, Fla., High that produced receiver Martavious Odoms, running back Vincent Smith and linebacker Brandin Hawthorne.

The 6-foot-4, 265-pounder is rated the 24th best tackle in the country by Rivals. He fills a major area of need for the Wolverines, who have just a few spots left in February's class.

Dave Birkett covers University of Michigan football for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached by phone at 734-623-2552 or by e-mail at davidbirkett@annarbor.com. Follow him on Twitter @davebirkett.

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