Stanford lands commitment from 4-star DT Dalyn Wade-Perry

Stanford bolstered its depth on the defensive line Sunday when Dalyn Wade-Perry announced his commitment to the Cardinal.

The four-star defensive tackle told Ryan Bartow of 247Sports that along with the prestigious football program, the academics that Stanford offers played a big role in his commitment.

"Stanford has academics that are second to none," Wade-Perry said. "Their football program is one of the tops in the country. I love the campus and feel the people there around me can make me a better person."

Wade-Perry is ranked as the 173rd rated recruit on the ESPN 300 for the 2017 class, as well as being the No. 13 defensive tackle in the class.

Dalyn Wade-Perry Bio

Position: Defensive Tackle
Hometown: Sparta, N.J.
High School: Pope John XXIII High School
Height: 6-3
Weight: 335 lbs
Offered by: Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Miami, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio State, Tennessee, UCLA