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2025 Spring Game Visitors

TRANSFER PORTAL

C.J. Hester – RB – UMass: Hester is a 5’10”, 190 lb. running back who started his career at Western Michigan in 2023 and transferred to UMass in 2024. Coming out of Cincinnati (OH) Wyoming, he was a 3-star, the #113 running back, and #1702 overall, and his offer list was made up entirely of MAC schools. He ran 28 times for 132 yards and 2 touchdowns as a freshman Bronco, and as a Minuteman in 2024, he was #2 on the team with 119 carries for 529 yards and 4 touchdowns. Michigan is pursuing him as a potential replacement for Benjamin Hall, who announced a few days ago that he was entering the portal.

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Khary Adams – CB – Towson (MD) Loyola Blakefield: Adams is a 6’2″, 175-pounder with officials planned for Notre Dame, Oregon, Penn State, and South Carolina. He’s a 4-star, the #10 cornerback, and #76 overall.

Dorian Barney – CB – Carrollton (GA) Carrollton: Barney is a 6’1″, 180 lb. prospect with officials set for Georgia Tech, Penn State, and Texas A&M. He’s a 4-star, the #14 cornerback, and #117 overall.

J.J. Finch – DT – Indianapolis (IN) Warren Central: Finch is a 6’3″, 260 lb. prospect who’s the son of former Michigan commit Jerimy Finch, a safety who played for Florida and Indiana. The younger Finch is a 3-star, the #43 defensive lineman, and #435 overall. Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee are slated to get official visits, and Michigan is trying to join that list.

Brody Jennings – CB – Jacksonville (FL) Mandarin: Jennings is committed to Michigan. He’s a 4-star, the #23 cornerback, and #269 overall.

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2027 Recruiting Update: February 12, 2025

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2027

Belleville (MI) Belleville wide receiver Charles Britton III (unranked) was offered by Michigan. Britton is a 5’11”, 165-pounder who caught passes from Bryce Underwood this past season and reportedly has excellent hands. Kentucky, Purdue, Vanderbilt, and others have already extended offers, too.

Palestine (TX) Westwood quarterback Kavian Bryant (247 Sports 4-star, #10 QB, #96 overall) was offered by Michigan. He’s a dynamic dual-threat quarterback at 6’3″, 180 lbs. and started on varsity as a freshman, completing 68.4% of his passes for 2,282 yards, 33 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions; and rushing for 812 yards and 9 touchdowns. He also averaged 28 points per game as a freshman on the basketball team. Florida State, Oklahoma State, and every program in the state of Texas (except Texas) has offered him already.

Bedford (OH) Bedford running back Rayshawn Duncan, Jr. (unranked) was offered by Michigan. He’s a 5’8″, 195-pounder with offers from Georgia, Maryland, Penn State, and TCU, too.

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