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Michigan football predicted to lose in-state lineman to rival school

Would not be great for Michigan to lose the in-state player to a rival.
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The Michigan Wolverines have been getting some to-tier recruits on campus in recent weeks, but the Wolverines haven't been able to close with many -- yet. Michigan has just three commitments in its 2026 recruiting class, and it appears the maize and blue could be on the verge of losing a top in-state offensive lineman.

247Sports' Allen Trieu placed a Crystal Ball prediction in favor of Notre Dame landing offensive lineman Gregory Patrick. The Portage (MI) Portage Northern prospect has had plenty of interest in Michigan, but it appears he could be heading to South Bend. The On3's RPM has the Irish with an 84.4% chance of landing Patrick, as well.

Not only is Patrick an in-state player, but he's one of the top linemen in the country. According to the Composite, the four-star prospect is the 174th-ranked player in the country, and the No. 16 interior linemen in the cycle.

Patrick currently has four official visits scheduled. He will visit Penn State (May 30), Michigan State (June 6), Notre Dame (June 13), and Michigan (June 20). If he doesn't make a decision before his Michigan official, the Wolverines could make a major move to get back in front of his recruitment.

The Wolverines have one offensive lineman committed so far, and that's Georgia native Bear McWhorter.

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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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