Tag: 2025 recruiting

2025 National Signing Day

I’ll be posting updates throughout the day of players who are signing their official paperwork with Michigan, as well as some updates about relevant (or uncommitted players).

SIGNINGS

• OT Andrew Babalola
• WR Jamar Browder
• S Elijah Dotson
• CB Shamari Earls
• OG Avery Gach
• DE Julius Holly
• RB Donovan Johnson
• DT Bobby Kanka
• TE Eli Owens
• WR Andrew Marsh
• DE Nate Marshall
• DT Travis Moten
• LB Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng
• RB Jasper Parker
• DT Benny Patterson
• C Kaden Strayhorn
• LB Chase Taylor
• QB Bryce Underwood
• WR Jacob Washington
• S Kainoa Winston
• S Jordan Young

COMMITMENTS ELSEWHERE

• CB Shamar Arnoux – Florida State
• WR Jayvan Boggs – Florida State
• CB Jahmari Deloatch – Virginia Tech
• CB Dawayne Galloway – West Virginia
• CB Alex Graham – USC
• RB Raycine Guillory, Jr. – Utah
• DE Tobi Haastrup – Oregon
• DE Javion Hilson – Missouri
• S Julien Horton – Maryland
• DT Christian Ingram – South Carolina
• RB Ousmane Kromah – Florida State
• WR Derek Meadows – Alabama
• CB Cameron Miller – Kentucky
• WR Cortez Mills – Nebraska
• WR Jerome Myles – Texas A&M
• RB Anthony Rogers – Ohio State
• DT Jahkeem Stewart – USC

2025 Defensive Recruiting Update: December 3, 2024

With National Signing Day looming in a couple days – and lots of recruiting movement – I wanted to catch up on some of the most recent happenings as Michigan tries to fill out its 2025 recruiting class. If you want a look at offensive recruiting, check it out HERE.

EDGE

COMMIT: Michigan gained the re-commitment of Oak Park (IL) Fenwick defensive end Nathaniel Marshall (LINK) earlier today. There has been some talk that Alpharetta (GA) Alpharetta edge Julius Holly might flip elsewhere, but as of this writing, he’s still committed to the Wolverines.

KEEP AN EYE ON: Indianapolis (IN) Warren Central’s Damien Shanklin was reportedly contacted once Bryce Underwood went public with his flip from LSU to Michigan, but Shanklin has since said he’s solid with LSU. Michigan threw out an offer to Warner Robins (GA) Warner Robins edge Isaiah Gibson, a top-10 player and Georgia commit who surprisingly didn’t have an offer from the Wolverines until the last couple weeks. Michigan has also stepped up its pursuit of Houston (TX) Mayde Creek edge Tobi Haastrup, a raw prospect who has taken official visits to Florida State, Michigan, Oregon, Texas Tech, and USC during the month of November. Ohio State decommit Zahir Mathis from Philadelphia (PA) Imhotep has also been contacted since he backed off his pledge to Ryan Day.

Hit the jump for more.

Jordan Young, Wolverine

Monroe (NC) Monroe defensive back Jordan Young flipped from Clemson to Michigan. He also entertained offers from Alabama, LSU, Notre Dame, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas, and USC, among others.

Young is listed at 6’0″ and 184 pounds. He’s a state finalist in the long jump and as a junior in 2023, he made 66 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 4 forced fumbles, 5 fumble recoveries, 1 interception, and 3 pass breakups.

RANKINGS
ESPN: 4-star, 83 grade, #10 S, #107 overall
On3: 4-star, 93 grade, #8 S, #99 overall
Rivals: 4-star, 5.8 grade, #18 S, #225 overall
247 Sports: 4-star, 90 grade, #13 ATH

Hit the jump for more.

2025 Offensive Recruiting Update: November 27, 2024

With National Signing Day looming in early December – and lots of recruiting movement – I wanted to catch up on some of the most recent happenings as Michigan tries to fill out its 2025 recruiting class.

QUARTERBACK

COMMIT: Belleville (MI) Belleville quarterback Bryce Underwood committed to Michigan (LINK). It seems as if Fort Myers (FL) Bishop Verot quarterback Carter Smith at least suspected that was going to happen, and he decommitted beforehand; Smith recently committed to Wisconsin and will be a Badger instead, perhaps with eyes on getting a bit of revenge against the Wolverines down the road.

KEEP AN EYE ON: Michigan will also be looking to add a quarterback through the transfer portal, and USC transfer Miller Moss has been rumored to be a possible candidate.

Hit the jump for more.

Bryce Underwood, Wolverine

Belleville (MI) Belleville quarterback Bryce Underwood flipped from LSU to Michigan on Thursday night. He picked the Wolverines over . . . everyone.

Underwood is listed at 6’3″ and 205 pounds. As a junior he completed 179/276 passes (64.8%) for 3,329 yards, 44 touchdowns, and just 3 interceptions. Altogether, he has been responsible for over 165 touchdowns as a four-year starter at quarterback for the Tigers.

RANKINGS
ESPN: 5-star, 93 grade, #1 QB, #1 overall
On3: 5-star, 99 grade, #1 QB, #1 overall
Rivals: 5-star, 6.1 grade, #2 QB, #2 overall
247 Sports: 5-star, 99 grade, #1 QB, #1 overall

Hit the jump for more.