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Michigan early signing day tracker: Every player coming to the program in 2026

Here is a list of every football player to sign with Michigan on Signing Day.
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It's Early Signing Day for Michigan football and the Wolverines are expected to sign most, if not all, of their 2026 class on Wednesday. Stay tuned to this page for instant updates once players start to sign their Letters of Intent.

Each time a new Wolverine has signed his official Letter of Intent, we will update this page with all the information you need to know about them.

Expected Class:

  • 5-star edge Carter Meadows (SIGNED)
  • 5-star RB Savion Hiter (SIGNED)
  • 4-star edge Julian Walker (Flipped his commitment)
  • 4-star WR Brady Marchese (SIGNED)
  • 4-star DL Alister Vallejo (SIGNED)
  • 4-star DL Titan Davis (SIGNED)
  • 4-star WR Travis Johnson (SIGNED)
  • 4-star WR Zion Robinson (flipped his commitment)
  • 4-star OL Marky Walbridge (SIGNED)
  • 4-star CB Jamarion Vincent (SIGNED)
  • 4-star OL Malakai Lee (SIGNED)
  • 4-star TE Matt Ludwig (SIGNED)
  • 4-star CB Andre Clarke Jr. (SIGNED)
  • 4-star S Jordan Deck (SIGNED)
  • 4-star DL McHale Blade (SIGNED)
  • 4-star QB Brady Smigiel (SIGNED)
  • 3-star QB Tommy Carr (SIGNED)
  • 3-star OL Tommy Fraumann (SIGNED)
  • 3-star TE Mason Bonner (SIGNED)
  • 3-star LB Aden Reeder (SIGNED)
  • 3-star RB Jonathan Brown (SIGNED)
  • 3-star edge Tariq Boney (SIGNED)
  • 3-star LB Kaden Catchings (SIGNED)
  • 3-star LB Markel Dabney (SIGNED)
  • 3-star OL Bear McWhorter (SIGNED)
  • 3-star WR Jaylen Pile (SIGNED)
  • 3-star K Micah Drescher (SIGNED)
  • 3-star OL Adrian Hamilton (SIGNED)
  • LS Colton Dermer (SIGNED)

Projected Class Breakdown:

  • QB: 2
  • RB: 2
  • WR: 3
  • TE: 2
  • OL: 5
  • Edge: 3
  • DL: 3
  • LB: 3
  • CB: 2
  • S: 1
  • K: 1
  • LS: 1

Confirmed Signees

OL Bear McWhorter

  • 6-foot-3. 293-pound OL from White (GA) Cass
  • Commitment date: Feb. 28, 2025
  • Notable offers: Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, and LSU, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 3-star, No. 514 overall and No. 40 IOL
  • 247Sports: 3-star, No. 124 IOL
  • Rivals: 3-star, No. 70 IOL
  • ESPN: 4-star, No. 210 overall and No. 4 IOL

Official announcement:

QB Tommy Carr

  • 6-foot-3, 195-pound QB out of Saline (MI) Saline
  • Commitment date: Nov. 16, 2025
  • Notable offers: Miami (OH), Iowa State, and Rutgers, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 3-star, No. 858 overall and No. 44 QB
  • 247Sports: 4-star, No. 19 QB
  • Rivals: 3-star, No. 37 QB
  • ESPN: 3-star, No. 56 QB

Scouting report via 247Sports:

- Physically gifted signal-caller estimated to hover around 6-foot-3.5, 190 pounds, who exits high school football with an 18-5 record as a starter.

- Immense football pedigree is reflected on game tape. Operates with ideal timing and efficiency working through his progressions and will quickly find answers when pressured.

- Above average arm talent, but made strides throwing with velocity over the middle of the field as a senior. Will routinely rip seams and digs into tight windows.

- Functional athleticism and dynamic movement patterns translate from the hardwood. Crafty runner with plenty of short-area quickness who can make rushers whiff as he is extending plays or evading defenders in the open field.

- Best element of his game is making high degree of difficulty anticipatory touch throws look effortless. Seasoned back-shoulder thrower with no shortage of confidence challenging man coverage. Displayed positive flashes layering the football into zone coverage.

- Profiles as an eventual P4 caliber starter in a pro-spread system who can run an offense with efficiency and create explosives.

- Possesses the physical traits, between-the-ears intangibles, and off-script playmaking prowess to potentially merit NFL Draft consideration.

Official announcement:

Edge Carter Meadows

  • 6-foot-6, 225-pound edge rusher out of Washington (DC) Gonzaga
  • Date of commitment: June 29, 2025
  • Notable offers: Ohio State, Penn State, South Carolina, and Auburn, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 5-star, No. 6 overall and No. 2 edge
  • 247Sports: 5-star, No. 6 overall and No. 1 edge
  • Rivals: 5-star, No. 6 overall and No. 2 edge
  • ESPN: 5-star, No. 23 overall and No. 4 edge

Scouting report via 247Sports

-Long-limbed pass rusher that is going to present plenty of issues for opponents with his reach, bend and tempo.

-A former basketball-focused athlete with Division 1 hoops interest that’s still figuring out all the technical aspects of being an edge defender, but made major strides between junior and senior year.

-Can dip and build speed around the corner or slide inside to prey on open rush paths with his throttle.

-Works to disengage with swipes of the hands, but should show noticeable improvement as a run defender with additional weight as that will make it much easier to hold his ground.

-Stays active in pursuit with his motor and has the agility to efficiently change directions before closing gaps.

-Likely to settle in as an even-front end after a developmental period, but could offer early value as an interior rusher on passing downs with his length and effort.

-Must keep progressing and soak up any and all coaching, but has game-wrecking potential at the Power Four level with his athleticism and physical specs.

-Could join former Gonzaga grads Caleb Williams and Olu Fashanu in the pro ranks if it all comes together.

Official announcement:

K Micah Drescher

  • 6-foot-2, 188-pound K out of Hinsdale (IL) Hinsdale Central
  • Commitment date: June 18, 2025
  • Notable offers: Air Force and Northwestern

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 3-star, No. 2793 overall and No. 11 K
  • 247Sports: 3-star, No. 15 K
  • Rivals: 3-star, No. 9 K
  • ESPN: 3-star, No. 7 K

Official announcement:

OL Tommy Fraumann

  • 6-foot-7, 250-pound OT from Wimette (IL) Loyola Academy
  • Date of commitment: Nov. 7, 2025
  • Notable offers: Miami (OH). Oregon State, Toledo, and Western Michigan, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 3-star, No. 768 overall and No. 67 OT
  • 247Sports: 4-star, No. 30 OT
  • Rivals: 3-star, No. 72 OT
  • ESPN: 3-star, No. 150 OT

Scouting report via 247Sports:

- Tall, lean frame with plenty of room to add weight at the next level.

- Comes from a very good high school program and both parents were college athletes. Excellent student. Intangibles all around are excellent.

- Played left tackle during his high school career. Whether or not he stays there at the Big Ten level will depend on if he keeps his bend and feet as he adds weight.

- Pretty sound technically. Plays with balance. Shows he can get pad level in the run game -- vital for a player of his height.

- Likely redshirt candidate but has the physical tools and approach to where he may start working his way towards the two-deep in year two of a program and be a starter in time.

Official announcement:

OL Adrian Hamilton

  • 6-foot-2, 290-pound OL out of Washington (DC) St. John's College
  • Commitment date: Dec. 2, 2025
  • Notable offers: Virginia Tech, Michigan State, Virginia, and WVU, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 3-star, No. 657 overall and No. 55 IOL
  • 247Sports: 3-star, No. 71 IOL
  • Rivals: 3-star, No. 31 IOL
  • ESPN: 3-star, No. 28 IOL

Official announcement:

DL McHale Blade

  • 6-foot-5, 245-pound edge rusher out of Chicago (IL) Simeon
  • Date of commitment: June 9, 2025
  • Notable offers: Wisconsin, Purdue, Georgia, and Notre Dame, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 4-star, No. 384 overall and No. 42 DL
  • 247Sports: 3-star, No. 43 DL
  • Rivals: 4-star, No. 34 DL
  • ESPN: 4-star, No. 31 DL

Official announcement:

DL Titan Davis

  • 6-foot-4, 270-pound DL out of St. Louis (MO) De Smet Jesuit
  • Date of commitment: June 23, 2025
  • Notable offers: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Texas, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 4-star, No. 114 overall and No. 13 DL
  • 247Sports: 4-star, No. 128 overall and No. 17 DL
  • Rivals: 4-star, No. 108 overall and No. 11 DL
  • ESPN: 4-star, No. 171 overall and No. 21 DL

Scouting report via 247Sports:

"Ascending defensive end with a prototypical frame that could fit into an odd or even front at the next level. Began his prep career playing quarterback before flipping to the other side of the ball and finding instant success in the trenches. Flashes the ability to separate and bypass base blocks with his lateral agility. Not the most destructive defender at this stage, but can find a flat back and shoot his hands to gain extension. Solid get-off frequently gives him an advantage in passing situations. Quick to unleash a bull-rush, but can also rip his way around the corner and has the stride length to finish. Enters senior year believed to be north of 6-foot-4, 265 pounds with adequate length in the arms. Must improve pad level and learn how to bring it every single snap, but appears to be rounding into form as he nearly doubled his production as a junior for Missouri’s 6A champs. Projects as a potential multi-year contributor and possible impact player for a College Football Playoff contender. Should offer plenty of alignment flex and could very well end up finding a home on the inside depending on how the body matures."

Official announcement

  • 6-foot-4, 240-pound TE out of Billings (MT) Billings West
  • Date of commitment: May 20, 2025
  • Notable offers: Auburn, Florida, Georgia, and Indiana, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 4-star, No. 242 overall and No. 12 TE
  • 247Sports: 4-star, No. 228 overall and No. 10 TE
  • Rivals: 4-star, No. 199 overall and No. 10 TE
  • ESPN: 4-star, No. 288 overall and No. 10 TE

Scouting report via 247Sports:

"Ludwig is arguably the best prospect to come out of the Big Sky State in the last decade if not longer. He’s a two-way player who focused more on tight end as a junior and that’s where we see him in college as well. He’s a productive player who can dominate as an in-line blocker or as a pass catching receiver down the field. He has the physical traits that translate well to the next level to go with the on-field production. He’s a well built 6-4, 230 pounds with an 80”+ wing span with huge hands and can run. He’s natural with his hands, catches the ball well through contact and has the bounce to jump over linebackers and defensive backs. He has the positional versatility to line up all over the field including as an h-back and shows off the kind of all around game that should allow him to be a real difference maker. He projects as a high Power 4 prospect and someone with a definite NFL ceiling to him."

Official announcement:

LS Colton Dermer

  • 6-foot-1, 235-pound LS out of Phoenix (AZ) Sandra Day O'Connor
  • Commitment date: June 14, 2025
  • Notable offers: Alabama

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: N/A
  • 247Sports: N/A
  • Rivals: 3-star, No. 1 LS
  • ESPN: N/A

Official announcement:

Edge Tariq Boney

  • 6-foot-1, 235-pound edge out of Washington (DC) St. John's College
  • Commitment date: April 26, 2025
  • Notable offers: Auburn, Georgia, Penn State, and Texas A&M, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 3-star, No. 768 overall and No. 77 edge
  • 247Sports: 3-star, No. 91 edge
  • Rivals: 3-star, No. 114 edge
  • ESPN: 4-star, No. 34 edge

Official announcement:

QB Brady Smigiel

  • 6-foot-5, 205-pound QB out of Newbury Park (CA) Newbury Park
  • Commitment date: April 26, 2025
  • Notable offers: Florida State, Florida, Georgia, and Ohio State, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 4-star, No. 343 overall and No. 23 QB
  • 247Sports: 3-star, No. 32 QB
  • Rivals: 3-star, No. 40 QB
  • ESPN: 4-star, No. 202 overall and No. 11 QB

Scouting report via 247Sports:

"By the time he’s done at Newbury Park, Smigiel will go down as one of the most prolific passers in California state history. A four-year starter and two time State Player of the Year selection and has been putting up video game numbers since he was a freshman. A pure pocket guy who can surgically carve apart a defense. Accurate to all three levels of the field and throws one of the best deep balls in the region. Big, strong and tough, will stay in the pocket and take a shot to deliver the football. An under-rated athlete who can escape pressure and made a big jump as a junior in his ability to evade pressure and pick up chunks of yards with his legs. A true coach on the field who has a high football IQ and natural feel for the position. Knows where to go with the ball, is smart, cerebral and made major strides last season in protecting the football as well. Has worked hard on tightening his release and getting the ball out quicker and tighter. Has shown improvement in his ability to throw on the run and can make big plays when flushed. A natural leader and great teammate as well and has all the tools to be a very good quarterback at the next level."

Official announcement:

LB Kaden Catchings

  • 6-foot-2, 220-pound LB out of Flowood (MS) Hartfield Academy
  • Commitment date: Nov. 11, 2025
  • Notable offers: South Florida, Memphis, Ole Miss, and Toledo, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 3-star, No. 1407 overall and No. 116 LB
  • 247Sports: 3-star, No. 135 LB
  • Rivals: 3-star, No. 14 ATH
  • ESPN: 3-star, No. 59 LB

Official announcement:

TE Mason Bonner

  • 6-foot-6, 200-pound TE out of Denver (CO) Mullen
  • Date of commitment: May 22, 2025
  • Notable offers: Colorado, Miami, Penn State, and Tennessee, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 3-star, No. 496 overall and No. 26 TE
  • 247Sports: 3-star, No. 43 TE
  • Rivals: 3-star, No. 26 TE
  • ESPN: 3-star, No. 17 TE

Scouting report via 247Sports:

"Long, athletic hybrid pass catcher who currently plays receiver but could grow in to a tight end. Estimated 6-6, 200-pound frame, but is pretty lean and narrow so eventual growth potential is the question. How much weight he can put on will be the big determining factor in positional home and long-term upside. Natural pass catcher who easily wins jump and 50-50 balls. Possesses a basketball background that is evident in body control and spatial awareness, especially when competing vs. smaller defensive backs. Smooth route runner but lacks some of the burst and suddenness you like to see at the receiver position. Fluid athlete and a smooth mover so developing more twitch to stay at receiver or bulking to play tight is what we'll be watching moving forward. Regardless, an P4 prospect with physical tools that project well."

Official announcement:

OL Malakai Lee

  • 6-foot-6, 318-pound OT from Honolulu (HI) Kamehameha
  • Date of commitment: June 27, 2025
  • Notable offers: Texas, Alabama, Georgia, and Oregon, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 4-star, No. 144 overall and No. 14 OT
  • 247Sports: 4-star, No. 188 overall and No. 20 OT
  • Rivals: 4-star, No. 55 overall and No. 9 OT
  • ESPN: 4-star, No. 265 overall and No. 32 OT

Scouting report via 247Sports:

"From a traits standpoint, offensive linemen don’t come much better looking than Lee. He’s all of 6-6, 325 pounds with verified 36” arms and an 85”+ wingspan. He’s a fluid mover as well and has the feet, balance and frame to project as a tackle and could line up on either side, right or left in college. He plays a little hoops as well and checks off the multi-sport box for us. He uses his length well and has the ability to slide and mirror opposing edge rushers. He has added some physicality in the run game over the last year. He’s putting guys on their backs more but playing with a more aggressive edge to him is an area we think Lee can still improve on. Saying that, he’s an easy high Power 4 prospect and if he hits his ceiling, he will be playing football for a very long time."

Official announcement:

S Jordan Deck

  • 6-foot-3, 195-pound S out of Frisco (TX) Frisco Lone Star
  • Commitment date: July 16, 2025
  • Notable offers: Baylor, Penn State, Colorado, and Arizona, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 4-star, No. 359 overall and No. 30 S
  • 247Sports: 4-star, No. 30 S
  • Rivals: 4-star, No. 282 overall and No. 23 S
  • ESPN: 3-star, No. 35 S

Scouting report via 247Sports:

- Big-framed safety prospect with past ball production and striking ability.
- Physical tools and functional athleticism provide consistent tackling acumen.
- Gets downhill fast and arrives with purpose as a tone-setting striker when a big hit is available.
- Size/frame provides the option to align as a box defender; that creates blitz value.
- Similarly, runs the alleys and is more than willing to crash vs. the inside run game.
- Significant dropoff in production from sophomore to junior season (5 INTs to 0 INTs).
- Lacks ideal multi-sport context outside of limited track and field experience.-
Strong athletic pedigree (two D-I basketball siblings).
- Could get on the field early on special teams on coverage/block units.
- Projects as a P4-caliber safety with the size and play style that could warrant some back-seven flexibility as a part-time off-ball linebacker in certain packages. Physical tools and functional athleticism suggest significant long-term developmental potential.

Official announcement:

WR Jaylen Pile

  • 6-foot-1, 187-pound WR out of Dallas (TX) Parish Episcopal School
  • Commitment date: Oct. 16, 2024
  • Notable offers: Houston, FSU, Notre Dame, and Oregon, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 3-star, No. 1217 overall and No. 185 WR
  • 247Sports: 3-star, No. 249 WR
  • Rivals: 3-star, No. 146 WR
  • ESPN: 3-star, No. 130 WR

Official announcement:

LB Aden Reeder

  • 6-foot-3, 210-pound LB out of Cincinnati (OH) St. Xavier
  • Commitment date: Nov. 6, 2025
  • Notable offers: Wisconsin, Indiana, Nebraska, and Minnesota, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 3-star, No. 600 overall and No. 50 LB
  • 247Sports: 3-star, No. 55 LB
  • Rivals: 3-star, No. 34 LB
  • ESPN: 3-star, No. 55 LB

Scouting report via 247Sports:

- Has played MIKE, SAM and EDGE in high school but plan is MIKE in college.

- Longer frame and will be able to still hold more weight in college.

- Shows good short area quickness, burst and when he's rushing the passer, an excellent first-step off the ball. Takes good angles and closes ground quickly.

- Instinctive, doesn't take many false steps and gets going to the ball quickly. Reads and diagnoses well.

- Will take on blocks and be physical. Can also just beat pulling blockers with speed.

- Has dropped into coverage some but still can use more reps and experience there.

- Box-checker who is athletic, big, and has great intangibles. As a result, projects as a college starter at a high-major program and will have a very good chance to play beyond college. May be able to play earlier in his career because of those qualities.

Official announcement:

DL Alister Vallejo

  • 6-foot-3, 310-pound DL out of Liberty Hill (TX) Liberty Hill
  • Date of commitment: June 10, 2025
  • Notable offers: Kansas, Notre Dame, SMU, and Cal, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 4-star, No. 205 overall and No. 25 DL
  • 247Sports: 4-star, No. 113 overall and No. 14 DL
  • Rivals: 4-star, No. 171 overall and No. 21 DL
  • ESPN: 4-star, No. 271 overall and No. 22 DL

Scouting report via 247Sports

"Verifiably big with requisite frame to survive and potentially thrive in the trenches at the high-major level. Checks multi-sport box with encouraging shot put data. Excellent production for an interior D-line projection with 18 sacks, 26 hurries, 5 kick blocks across past two seasons (sophomore-junior). Serious forward juice with impressive linear closing speed relative to mass. Shows promising redirecting ability. Moves around with some role flexibility in a primarily odd front. Big/strong enough to back up traffic, athletic enough to penetrate and make plays on the ball. Can get caught flat-footed. Still room to improve balance and body control i.e. eliminating wasted motion upon disengagement and pursuit initiation. Potentially scheme-versatile iDL with dominant high school tape against solid comp. Projects as a quality high-major D-line piece who could develop into an NFL Draft candidate down the road."

Official announcement:

LB Markel Dabney

  • 6-foot-1, 205-pound LB out of Richmond (VA) Huguenot
  • Commitment date: June 27, 2025
  • Notable offers: SMU, Pitt, Virginia Tech, and Ole Miss, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 3-star, No. 739 overall and No. 47 ATH
  • 247Sports: 3-star, No. 107 ATH
  • Rivals: 3-star, No. 59 LB
  • ESPN: 3-star, No. 10 ILB

Official announcement:

CB Jamarion Vincent

  • 6-foot-2, 165-pound CB out of Waco (TX) Waco Connally
  • Date of commitment: Nov. 30, 2025
  • Notable offers: Baylor, Nebraska, Texas, and TCU, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 4-star, No. 168 overall and No. 20 CB
  • 247Sports: 4-star, No. 169 overall and No. 20 CB
  • Rivals: 4-star, No. 203 overall and No. 27 CB
  • ESPN: 4-star, No. 214 overall and No. 22 CB

Scouting report via 247Sports:

"Lean, sinewy athlete with explosive playmaking in pads and on the hardwood. Quite narrow, but compensates with excellent height and length. Produced encouraging testing numbers and track and field data in Spring 2025 to lend valuable context to athleticism. Plays fast and does not appear deficient in top-end speed on the gridiron. Junior campaign showed improved acceleration and long speed vs. sophomore season. Extensive in-season snaps at quarterback. Three-phaser with impressive production on both sides of the ball. Needs to add some mass to bolster tackling ability and man coverage potential against larger pass catchers. Still developing technically, but assembled a terrific live evaluation at the Under Armour Dallas event in Feb. 2025, showcasing functional athleticism and position-specific instincts. Projects to the high-major level as a potential impact player with long-term pro upside."

Official announcement:

RB Jonathan Brown

  • 6-foot-1, 200-pound RB out of Columbus (OH) St. Francis de Sales
  • Commitment date: June 22, 2025
  • Notable offers: Rutgers, Air Force, Army, and Navy, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 3-star, No. 739 overall and No. 45 RB
  • 247Sports: 3-star, No. 50 RB
  • Rivals: 3-star, No. 74 RB
  • ESPN: 3-star, No. 28 RB

Official announcement:

WR Travis Johnson

  • 6-foot-3, 185-pound WR out of Chesapeake (VA) Oscar Smith
  • Date of commitment: July 4, 2025
  • Notable offers: North Carolina, Penn State, South Carolina, and Indiana, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 4-star, No. 107 overall and No. 14 WR
  • 247Sports: 4-star, No. 135 overall and No. 18 WR
  • Rivals: 4-star, No. 155 overall and No. 22 WR
  • ESPN: 4-star, No. 120 overall and No. 14 WR

Scouting report via 247Sports:

-Versatile receiver with a well-rounded game that can be positioned around the formation as he has the size to win on the outside and the agility to separate on the inside.

-Limber and sudden, which allows him to bend around defenders and quickly find space at the short and intermediate levels.

-Narrow in the shoulders for someone pushing 6-foot-3 and is far from a true power forward at the catch point, but can play above opponent’s shoulder pads with his bounce, timing and coordination.

-Sets himself up for RAC opportunities with his burst and will extend plays with his vision and tempo as a ball carrier.-Can be more of a body catcher and needs to get more consistent with his hands, but can still make his fair share of acrobatic grabs.

-Projects as a potential multi-year starter and a possible impact player at the Power Four level that can settle in as a trusted option in the huddle. Mature game could push him into the rotation early.

Official announcement:

CB Andre Clarke Jr.

  • 6-foot-1, 175-pound CB out of Richmond (VA) Hermitage
  • Date of commitment: June 30, 2025
  • Notable offers: Kentucky, FSU, Miami, and Tennessee, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 4-star, No. 213 overall and No. 21 CB
  • 247Sports: 4-star, No. 30 CB
  • Rivals: 4-star, No. 32 CB
  • ESPN: 4-star, No. 101 overall and No. 15 CB

Scouting report via 247Sports:

-A potential coverage ace with a longer frame should offer some corner-safety flex as he repped at both spots throughout prep career.

-Probably projects best as a field corner in a man-heavy scheme with his match-and-mirror capabilities as he can hang with most speedsters. Could also settle in as a single-high safety with his range.

-Willing tackler on the perimeter, but needs to add bulk to a rather lean and narrow frame as that should produce more results in run support.

-Can blanket the catch point with his reach and create takeaways with the hands and coordination that he has fostered on the offensive side of the ball while doubling as a wide receiver.

-Young for grade (will start college well before 18th birthday), which suggests that he could undergo a major physical transformation in the coming years.

-Likely going to need some time in the weight room, but is the type of defensive back to bet on given the verified length and athleticism (90 speed, 88 explosion scores).

Official announcement:

OL Marky Walbridge

  • 6-foot-6, 280-pound OL out of Needham (MA) St. Sebastian's
  • Date of commitment: June 25, 2025
  • Notable offers: Alabama, Penn State, Duke, and Florida, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 4-star, No. 228 overall and No. 24 OT
  • 247Sports: 4-star, No. 152 overall and No. 17 OT
  • Rivals: 4-star, No. 211 overall and No. 15 OT
  • ESPN: 3-star, No. 66 OT

Official announcement:

RB Savion Hiter

  • 5-foot-11, 200-pound RB out of Mineral (VA) Louisa County
  • Date of commitment: August 19, 2025
  • Notable offers: Tennessee, Georgia, Ohio State, and Alabama, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 5-star, No. 8 overall and No. 1 RB
  • 247Sports: 5-star, No. 18 overall and No. 1 RB
  • Rivals: 5-star, No. 10 overall and No. 1 RB
  • ESPN: 4-star, No. 89 overall and No. 2 RB

Scouting report via Rivals

"Gifted runner with an advanced blend of athleticism, fluidity, and instincts as a high school underclassman. Physically developed, measuring in at over 5-foot-11 and around 200 pounds prior to his senior season. Registers as a strong athlete, running an 11.11 second mark in the 100-meters as a freshman. Also jumped close to 45 feet in the triple jump - an outstanding mark. Turned multiple dominant seasons as a high school underclassman, including a 1,698-yard, 26-touchdown junior campaign that saw him run for 10.8 yards per carry. Looks to be a natural runner. An extremely fluid and smooth mover who changes directions effortlessly. Shows excellent acceleration. Cuts on a dime and makes defenders miss in space. Runs with pace and instincts. A strong tackle-breaker who runs through contact due to a strong leg drive. A phenomenal high school football player who also makes big plays on defense. Has the potential and upside to be one of the best running back prospects in several cycles."

Official announcement:

WR Brady Marchese

  • 6-foot-1, 185-pound WR out of Cartersville (TX) Cartersville
  • Date of commitment: Dec. 4, 2025
  • Notable offers: Georgia, Florida, Florida State, and Virginia Tech, among others

Overall rankings:

  • 247Sports Composite: 4-star, No. 134 overall and No. 20 WR
  • 247Sports: 3-star, No. 99 WR
  • Rivals: 3-star, No. 101 overall and No. 13 WR
  • ESPN: 4-star, No. 60 overall and No. 8 WR

Official announcement:

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Trent Knoop
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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