Jim Harbaugh borrows prom sign in pitch to Michigan recruit

Jim Harbaugh borrowed a recruit's prom sign to pitch him on Michigan Wolverines football.

An eventfuloffseason for Jim Harbaugh has segued into spring football for Michigan. That includes recruiting, where the Wolverines' new coach is using a new touch for his pitches: prom signs.

That's Boss Tagaloa on the right, a four-star defensive tackle prospect from Concord (De La Salle), Calif. Rivals has him ranked No. 14 among defensive tackles and No. 114 overall in the class of 2016. Aside from Michigan, he holds offers from Alabama, Arizona, Arizona State, Ole Miss, UCLA, Wisconsin and several other schools.

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We'll see where the 6'3", 303-pound recruit winds up, but it seems safe to say Harbaugh has a jump on making the most colorful recruiting pitch.

- Mike Fiammetta