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Ex-Wolverine Commit Updates: Pre-season 2026

FORMER COMMITS

Collins Acheampong (DE, Bowling Green State UTSA): Acheampong transferred to UTSA after making 5 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss for BGSU in 2025. He’s a 6’7″, 270 lb. redshirt sophomore.

Aaron Alexander, LB (Arkansas State North Texas): Alexander transferred to North Texas after making 91 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and 1 interception for Arkansas State in 2025.

Markus Allen, WR (Mississippi State Middle Tennessee): An old teammate of Rod Moore, Allen is now a 6’2″, 212 lb. receiver for Middle Tennessee. He made 1 catch for 7 yards last season.

Dorian Barney, CB (Ole Miss): Barney is a 6’0″, 185 lb. cornerback for the Rebels.

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Top 247 Released for 2022

I have dropped off doing this because of the repeated and unending updates, but this is a) a slow time and b) the first release of the full top 247 for 2022. So here is a list of noteworthy players Michigan has offered in that top group:

1. Shemar Stewart – DE – FL
2. Quinn Ewers – QB – TX
3. Shawn Murphy – LB – VA
9. Gentry Williams – ATH – OK
12. Domani Jackson – CB – CA
15. Jaheim Singletary – CB – FL
16. Will Johnson – CB – MI
17. Aaron Wilson – DE – MD
19. Earnest Greene – OT – CA
20. Raleek Brown – RB – CA
27. Wilfredo Aybar – DE – MA
31. C.J. Williams – WR – CA
35. Kaleb Brown – WR – IL
39. Gavin Sawchuk – RB – CO
40. Jaishawn Barham – LB – MD
41. M.J. Morris – QB – GA
43. Gabe Powers – LB – OH
44. Maalik Murphy – QB – CA
46. Derrick Moore – DE – MD
56. Tyler Morris – WR – IL
73. Dasan McCullough – ATH – KS
89. Rayshon Luke – RB – CA
91. Ty Simpson – QB – TN
92. Bryce Anderson – S – TX (LSU)
96. Jaeden Gould – CB – NJ
104. Anthony Lucas – DE – AZ
116. Braelon Allen – S – WI (no offer but was supposed to visit this coming weekend)
117. K.J. Miles – DE – NJ
123. Xavier Nwankpa – S – IA
127. Julian Armella – OT – CA
135. Germie Bernard – WR – NV
138. Myles Rowser – S – FL (Michigan)
151. Nasir Pearce – DT – MD
155. Earl Little, Jr. – CB – FL
166. Kaden Saunders – ATH – OH
167. Stephan Byrd – RB – OH
175. Christian Rapley – WR – MI (no offer but in-state prospect)
177. Antonio Gates, Jr. – WR – MI
190. Dillon Tatum – RB – MI
193. Alex VanSumeren – ATH – MI (Michigan)
206. Gi’Bran Payne – RB – OH
212. Cristian Driver – WR – TX
215. Emeka Megwa – RB – TX
221. Michael Williams – LB – MI
223. Nicco Marchiol – QB – AZ
244. Bear Alexander – DT – TX

Visitors: Michigan vs. Ohio State

2020

Reece Atteberry – C – Aurora (CO) Eaglecrest: Atteberry is committed to Michigan (LINK).

Elijah Gaines – S – Alexandria (VA) Episcopal: At one time Gaines had set up an official visit to Michigan for this game, but he committed to Penn State in the meantime.

Darion Green-Warren – CB – Harbor City (CA) Narbonne: Green-Warren is a 6’0″, 187-pounder with offers from Michigan, Nebraska, Penn State, and USC, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #13 cornerback, and #209 overall. His crystal ball is 88% in favor of USC and 0% for Michigan right now. UPDATE: Green-Warren is visiting in December.

Jaylen Harrell – DE – Tampa (FL) Berkeley Prep: Harrell is a 6’4″, 235 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, and Miami, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #14 weakside end, and #301 overall. This is an official visit.

Nikhai Hill-Green – LB – Baltimore (MD) St. Frances: Hill-Green is committed to Michigan (LINK).

Myles Hinton – OT – Norcross (GA) Greater Atlanta Christian: Hinton is a 6’6″, 308-pounder who is committed to Stanford. His brother Chris is a Michigan defensive tackle, and Myles has visited several times this year, largely to see his brother. There’s an outside chance that Michigan can flip him.

Kris Jenkins, Jr. – DE – Olney (MD) Good Counsel: Jenkins is committed to Michigan (LINK).

Jayson Jones – DT – Calera (AL) Calera: Jones is a 6’6″, 340 lb. prospect who has been committed to Alabama since June of 2018. He has long insisted that he would take a visit to Michigan, even though some have doubted whether it would happen or not. He’s a 4-star, the #18 defensive tackle, and #174 overall.

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Visitors: Michigan vs. Middle Tennessee State

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2020

Maliq Carr – WR – Oak Park (MI) Oak Park: Carr is a 6’4″, 230-pounder with offers from Georgia, LSU, Michigan, and Purdue, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #5 tight end, and #193 overall. His crystal ball is 75% for Purdue, where he has also been given a chance to play basketball, and 25% for Michigan. Purdue also wants him as a wide receiver, and while Michigan has supposedly warmed up to that idea, they initially wanted him as a tight end-type substance.

Theo Johnson – TE – Windsor (Ontario) Holy Names: Johnson is a 6’6″, 240 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, and Penn State, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #3 tight end, and #95 overall. His crystal balls are 50% for Penn State and 50% cloudy. UPDATE: Johnson is no longer visiting this week but will be in town for the MSU game.

Braiden McGregor – DE – Port Huron (MI) Northern: McGregor is committed to Michigan (LINK).

Makari Paige – S – West Bloomfield (MI) West Bloomfield: Paige is committed to Michigan (LINK).

Brenden Rice – WR – Chandler (AZ) Hamilton: Rice is a 6’2″, 204 lb. prospect with offers from Arizona State, Michigan, Oregon, and UCLA, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #69 wide receiver, and #396 overall. He’s the biological son of NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice. His crystal ball is 100% for Michigan.

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Visitors: 2019 BBQ at the Big House

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The BBQ at the Big House will take place on July 27. With so many 2020 commitments right now, this probably won’t be a big weekend for the current class, but more for the rising juniors in the 2021 class.

2020

Reece Atteberry – C – Centennial (CO) Eaglecrest: Atteberry is committed to Michigan (LINK).

Blake Corum – RB – Baltimore (MD) St. Frances: Corum is committed to Michigan (LINK).

Eamonn Dennis – ATH – Worcester (MA) St. John’s: Dennis is committed to Michigan (LINK).

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