The Michigan Wolverines have landed another commitment in the 2027 class. After locking up three-star offensive lineman Louis Esposito (son of defensive line coach Lou Esposito) a couple weeks ago, the Wolverines nabbed three-star offensive lineman Tristan Dare on Monday afternoon.
BREAKING: Class of 2027 IOL Tristan Dare has Committed to Michigan, he tells me for @rivals The 6’4 290 IOL from Southlake, TX chose the Wolverines over Ohio State, Penn State, & Oklahoma “The Leaders and Best 〽️ Go Blue!
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— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) August 4, 2025
Dare, a 6-foot-4, 290-pounder from Southlake Carroll, Texas is a consensus top-30 interior offensive lineman and top-500 overall player in his class — per the 247Sports composite — and chose the Wolverines over Ohio State, Penn State and Oklahoma, among other really good offers.
Along with Esposito, Dare should continue what looks to be an impressive incoming lineage of Michigan linemen. The 2026 class features four-star Malakai Lee, four-star Marky Walbridge and three-star Bear McWhorter. Meanwhile, five-star Andrew Babalola and four-star Ty Haywood headline the current freshmen.
As for Dare’s game, his film is at right tackle and he demonstrates excellent instincts, powerful run blocking and responsible pass blocking. However, even with his sturdy frame, he is probably not long enough to line up out wide against Big Ten pass rushers.
Regardless of where head coach Sherrone Moore and offensive line coach Grant Newsome end up playing Dare, he represents the Wolverines’ desire to build from the inside out and dominate trench play.
If Moore and company keep adding quality linemen, expect another Joe Moore Award shortly.
