Tag: Markel Dabney

Visitors: Michigan vs. Wisconsin

2026

Nick Abrams – LB – Owings Mills (MD) McDonogh: Abrams is a 6’2″, 220 lb. prospect who committed to Georgia on July 16. He’s a 4-star, the #20 linebacker, and #291 overall. Alabama, Michigan, and Oregon all got official visits back in June.

Jonathan Brown – RB – Columbus (OH) St. Frances de Sales: Brown is committed to Michigan.

Kaden Catchings – LB – Flowood (MS) Hartfield Academy: Catchings is a 6’2″, 220-pounder who has been committed to Liberty since June 16. He’s a 3-star, the #117 linebacker, and #1427 overall. Michigan has not had any luck recruiting Mississippi. Interestingly, Michigan has two former linebackers now playing for Liberty in Deuce Spurlock and Micah Pollard.

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Markel Dabney, Wolverine

Richmond (VA) Huguenot linebacker Markel Dabney flipped from SMU to Michigan on Saturday. He picked the Wolverines over other offers from Florida State, Miami, Notre Dame, Penn State, Pitt, Tennessee, and Virginia Tech, among others.

Dabney is listed at 6’1″ and 205 pounds.

RANKINGS
ESPN: 3-star, 79 grade, #10 LB
On3: 3-star, 88 grade, #54 LB
Rivals: 3-star ATH, 5.6 grade
247 Sports: 3-star, 86 grade, #108 ATH

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Visitors: June 13-15, 2025

2026

Ben Boulware – DT – Winston Salem (NC) Oak Grove: Boulware is a 6’5″, 305 lb. tackle prospect with this Michigan visit as the only official visit on his schedule, but he also has offers from the likes of Georgia, South Carolina, USC, and lots of others. He’s a 3-star, the #57 defensive lineman, and #501 overall.

Chace Calicut – S – Houston (TX) North Shore: Calicut is a 6’3″, 190-pounder with Georgia, Ole Miss, and Texas official visits, along with this official to Michigan. He’s a 4-star, the #13 safety, and #162 overall. There are three crystal balls in place and they’re all for Texas.

Andre Clarke – CB – Richmond (VA) Hermitage: Clarke is a 6’1″, 175 lb. player who’s listed as a cornerback in some places and as a safety in others. He’s a 4-star, the #16 safety, and #177 overall. He has already taken official visits to SMU and Kentucky, and he has one coming up to Miami. This is an official visit.

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Visitors: March 28-30, 2025

2026

Tyson Bacon – DT – Hoover (AL) Hoover: Bacon is a 6’3″, 263 lb. player who has been committed to Tennessee since last October, but he has officials lined up to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Washington, and finally Tennessee. Michigan would like to be added to the list or to bump someone else off, because Bacon is a 4-star, the #32 defensive lineman, and #274 overall.

Dorian Barney – CB – Carrollton (GA) Carrollton: Barney is a 6’1″, 180 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Oregon, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #12 cornerback, and #111 overall. His lone official visit so far has been set up for Florida State. He has already been selected to participate in the Polynesian Bowl.

Brian Bonner – RB – Valencia (CA) Valencia: Bonner is a 6’1″, 185-pounder with offers from Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame, and Washington, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #8 running back, and #99 overall. He has set an official for Washington.

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2026 Recruiting Update: February 11, 2025

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2026

Douglasville (GA) Douglas County defensive end Jordan Carter (4-star, #4 EDGE, #43 overall), a Texas A&M commit, was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’4″, 235 lb. player with other offers from Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, and USC, among others.

Richmond (VA) Huguenot athlete Markel Dabney was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’1″, 205-pounder who plays safety and wide receiver but looks like he’ll be a linebacker at the next level. Florida State, Miami, Notre Dame, and Penn State have also offered.

Brownsville (TN) Haywood cornerback Caden Harris (4-star, #14 CB, #166 overall) was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’0″, 160 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, LSU, Notre Dame, and Tennessee, among others.

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