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Coveted OL Zaden Krempin enjoys his visit back to Michigan: 'The OV was great'

The Wolverines are battling SEC powers like Texas, Texas A&M, and LSU in his recruitment.
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Michigan football hosted several high-caliber players this past weekend for 'Victors Weekend'. The Wolverines were hoping to get ahead on several recruitments, including four-star offensive lineman Zaden Krempin. Michigan made Krempin's final four, and the Wolverines had him on campus this past weekend for his final official visit.

Krempin told Trent Knoop of Michigan Wolverines on SI that he enjoyed getting to know the players better and had a chance to connect with more of the 2026 commits. The Wolverines hosted several of their own commits such as OL Bear McWhorter, WR Jaylen Pile, TEs Matt Ludwig and Mason Bonner, and QB Brady Smigiel, on the offensive side of the ball.

"I enjoyed getting to know the players better and spending time with the guys currently committed," Krempin said. "There’s a lot of guys like me that have a ton of great schools between them and Michigan. So I got to ask why they picked Michigan over other schools.

"I loved how simple the OV was. Not a lot of flashy stuff, lights, cars, etc. my parents enjoyed getting to hang out with the coaches as well. Overall the OV was great," Krempin said.

Krempin, the 6-foot-4, 270-pound prospect, hails from Prosper (TX) and Michigan is battling with Texas, Texas A&M, and LSU for the coveted lineman. The Composite has the Texas product as the nation's 275th-ranked recruit and the No. 19 IOL. With his official visits in the rearview mirror, Krempin will not reflect with his parents and coaches before making a decision.

"Not sure when I’ll commit," Krempin said on his timeline. "Going to spend some time talking with my parents and coaches. Once I know I’ll commit."

Michigan currently has 12 commits in the 2026 cycle with McWhorter as the lone offensive lineman.

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TRENT KNOOP

Trent began writing and covering Michigan athletics back in 2020. He became a credentialed member of the media in 2021. Trent began writing with Sports Illustrated in 2023 and became the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI during the 2025 football season. Trent also serves as the Publisher of Baylor Bears on SI. His other bylines have appeared on Maryland on SI, Wisconsin on SI, and across the USA TODAY Sports network. Trent’s love of sports and being able to tell stories to fans is what made him get into writing.

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