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2023 Recruiting Update: February 2, 2023

COMMITMENT

Chatsworth (CA) Sierra Canyon defensive end Cameron Brandt committed to Michigan (LINK).

OFF THE BOARD

Washington (DC) Archbishop Carroll tight end Nyckoles Harbor committed to South Carolina. Michigan put their version of the full-court press on Harbor, but NIL reportedly played a huge factor, and South Carolina offered the best deal. Oregon supposedly finished second with Maryland and Michigan following behind.

Altamonte Springs (FL) Lake Brantley linebacker twins Andrew and Michael Harris re-committed to UCF. They both took an official visit to Michigan last spring, but Michigan pulled back. They then committed to UCF, decommitted, and were considering Maryland, too.

Chicago (IL) Marist defensive tackle Jamel Howard re-committed to Wisconsin. Michigan appeared to lead back in December, but he pushed back his commitment date, which allowed Wisconsin to retake the lead.

Ole Miss transfer cornerback Davison Igbinosun committed to Ohio State after visiting both Columbus and Ann Arbor this past weekend. He may have been able to come in and start for the Wolverines in the fall, but now Michigan might have to look to the post-spring transfer portal for help at corner in the fall.

Folsom (CA) Folsom tight end Walker Lyons committed to USC. He had been committed to Stanford earlier in the process.

Gardena (CA) Junipero Serra cornerback Rodrick Pleasant committed to Oregon.

Jacksonville (FL) University Christian linebacker Desirrio Riles committed to Indiana.

Preview: February 2023 National Signing Day

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 Now that Shaw has been replaced by Troy Taylor, all bets are off.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.

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Visitors: Michigan vs. Maryland

2023

Nathan Efobi – OG – Cumming (GA) South Forsyth: Efobi is a 6’3″, 282 lb. prospect with offers from Georgia, Miami, Michigan, and Penn State, among others. He’s a 3-star and the #90 interior offensive lineman. This is an official visit, his first of the process.

Nyckoles Harbor – WR – Washington (DC) Archbishop Carroll: Harbor is a 6’5″, 225 lb. athlete who could play wide receiver, tight end, or defensive end at the next level. He appears to be Michigan’s #1 overall prospect. He’s a 5-star, the #1 athlete, and #9 overall in the class. Georgia, South Carolina, and USC also seem to be in the running, but his recruitment is very interesting because he’s also an elite level sprinter. While he looked like a defensive end early on, he’s likely not interested in putting on a ton of weight to play on the line so he can maintain his sprint training. This is an official visit.

Mikey Matthews – WR – Mission Viejo (CA) Mission Viejo: Matthews is a 5’10”, 185-pounder with offers from Boise State, Colorado, Michigan, and Utah, among others. He’s a 3-star and the #67 wide receiver in the class of 2023.

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Visitors: Michigan vs. Rutgers

2022

Jayden Denegal – QB – Apple Valley (CA) Apple Valley: Denegal is committed to Michigan (LINK).

Deuce Spurlock – LB – Madison (AL) Madison Academy: Spurlock is a 6’2″, 200 lb. prospect with offers from Michigan, Mississippi State, Pitt, and South Carolina, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #106 athlete, and #1048 overall. This is an official visit.

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