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Social media erupts after Michigan football lands a big-time commitment on Thursday

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Michigan landed its third commitment in the 2026 recruiting class on Thursday afternoon when Dallas (TX) Parish Episcopal School three-star wide receiver Jaylen Pile committed to the Wolverines. Pile joins four-star quarterback Brady Hart and three-star cornerback Brody Jennings in the '26 cycle.

Pile is viewed as a four-star recruit on Rivals, but a three-star per the Composite. The 6-foot receiver is the 492nd-ranked prospect in the cycle, but he has all the offers that would make you believe he is severely under-ranked. Pile holds offers from Auburn, Florida State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oregon, Wisconsin, and others.

Once Pile committed to Michigan, social media took notice and went nuts. Here are some of the best reactions from Pile's commitment to the Wolverines.

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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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