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The Arizona Wildcats continued to work toward building a better defense by securing another commitment on that side of the ball Saturday night.

Defensive end Francisco Nelson tweeted that he has verbally committed to Arizona:

Nelson played at Kathleen High School in Lakeland, Florida, and had been committed to Florida Atlantic. He is listed as a 6-foot-4, 215-pound defensive end. Both Rivals and Scout rate him as a two-star prospect.

The Wildcats have gotten four commitments over the past week, and three are defensive players: Nelson and safeties Tristan Cooper and Jarrius Wallace.

Arizona now has 15 commitments for the class of 2016, including three players who already have enrolled: defensive back Isaiah Hayes, linebacker Kahi Neves and quarterback Khalil Tate. The Wildcats also have four grayshirts who have enrolled and count against the ’16 class. With receiver Jessie Britt planning to grayshirt, Arizona still has seven openings between now and Wednesday’s National Signing Day.

Here are some of Nelson’s high school highlights:

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