Chatsworth (CA) Sierra Canyon defensive end Cameron Brandt (image via Twitter)
Chatsworth (CA) Sierra Canyon defensive end Cameron Brandt flipped from Stanford to Michigan on Wednesday afternoon. He picked the Wolverines over offers from Arizona, Cal, Oregon, UCLA, and USC, among others.
Brandt is listed at 6’4″ and 260 lbs. As a senior in 2022, he made 61 tackles, 4 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles.
Carlsbad (CA) Carlsbad tight end Zack Marshall (image via Twitter)
Carlsbad (CA) Carlsbad tight end Zack Marshall committed to Michigan way back in August 2022. And since I was in the throes of fall camp for football, I didn’t write up a commitment piece at the time . . . and then it slipped my mind until now. Marshall picked Michigan over offers from Arizona, Cal, Utah, and Washington State, among others. He signed with Michigan in December and enrolled in college in January.
Marshall is listed at 6’4″ and 220 lbs. His Hudl profile lists him with a 4.79 forty, a 4.41 shuttle, a 32″ vertical, a 265 lb. bench press, and a squat of 315 lbs. As a senior in 2022, he caught 23 passes for 284 yards and 5 touchdowns.
RANKINGS ESPN: 3-star, 78 grade, #24 TE-H On3: 3-star, 89 grade, #28 TE Rivals: 3-star, 5.7 grade, #28 TE 247 Sports: 3-star, 88 grade, #46 ATH
Washington (DC) Archbishop Carroll TE Nyckoles Harbor
The second National Signing Day for the class of 2023 is tomorrow, February 1. While most recruits signed back in mid-December, there are always some high-profile players still lingering in February, along with kids who were just unsure or who were fielding late offers. Below are a few of the big story lines for Michigan fans, along with the uncommitted offerees:
Cameron Brandt – DL – Chatsworth (CA) Sierra Canyon Brandt is “committed” to Stanford, but he committed last summer when David Shaw was still at the helm. Now that Shaw has been replaced by Troy Taylor, all bets are off. He’s a 3-star, the #51 defensive lineman, and #453 overall. Brandt took an official visit to Michigan this month, and the Wolverines now hold a 2-to-1 advantage in crystal ball picks. It appears likely that he will end up sending in his National Letter of Intent to the Wolverines on Wednesday.
Cincinnati (OH) Saint Xavier defensive lineman Ted Hammond, a 2024 prospect, committed to Michigan on January 25. He picked the Wolverines over offers from Cincinnati, Iowa, Oklahoma, Pitt, and others.
Hammond is listed at 6’5″ and 265 lbs. He claims a 30″ vertical, a 320 lb. bench press, a 565 lb. squat, and a 625 lb. deadlift.
TaRon Francis – WR – New Orleans (LA) Edna Karr: Francis is a 6’0″, 200 lb. prospect with offers from Florida State, LSU, and Ole Miss, among others. Edna Karr produced one of the best named players in Michigan recruiting history, the Rich Rod-pursued quarterback Munchie Legaux.
Elijah Griffin – DT – Savannah (GA) Christian: Griffin is a 6’6″, 285-pounder with offers from Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Penn State, Texas A&M, and others. He’s a 5-star, the #1 defensive lineman, and #2 overall.
Brayden Jacobs – OG – Alpharetta (GA) St. Francis: A teammate of Brooks (see above), Jacobs is the son of former NFL running back Brandon Jacobs. The younger Jacobs is a 6’4″, 265 lb. lineman with offers from Florida, Georgia, LSU, Ole Miss, and Penn State, among others.
