Welcome to the Recruiting Roundup, our twice-per-week series breaking down the latest developments on the recruiting trail for the Michigan Wolverines. We’ll keep you up to date on the top targets, the visits they take, the predictions that analysts make, and everything in between. Here’s what you need to know today…
Five-star CB Nasir Richardson has Michigan among his favorites
Michigan made quite the impression on one of the nation’s best defensive backs last month.
Five-star cornerback Nasir Richardson, the No. 8 overall prospect and No. 1 cornerback in the 2028
Rivals Industry Rankings, visited Ann Arbor for Michigan’s win over Oklahoma in September. According to Ethan McDowell of The Wolverine, the Wolverines have since emerged as one of his standout programs.
“Michigan was great,” Richardson told McDowell. “I liked that the trip was short. It wasn’t a long plane ride, but it was great when I was there. The coaches, they was very welcoming. I know they’re supposed to do that, but I really felt it.”
One of the biggest highlights for the Newark, New Jersey, native was his interaction with cornerbacks coach Jernaro Gilford.
Immediately after the Oklahoma game, Gilford brought Richardson in to watch film, something the five-star prospect hadn’t experienced on previous visits.
Development and academics will both factor heavily into Richardson’s eventual decision, and Michigan appears to be checking those boxes.
“I felt like a real connection with him actually, compared to all the other schools,” Richardson said.
Richardson plans to visit Rutgers, Auburn, Ohio State and Miami before potentially returning to Ann Arbor. He also intends to take official visits next summer before announcing his commitment.
Michigan isn’t alone at the top, however. Penn State has also made a strong impression.
“[Michigan] was different from a lot of the other schools, but those really are two that really stand out,” Richardson said.
Michigan battling Utah for former BYU signee Jackson Doman
Michigan’s tight end recruiting board has an interesting new addition.
The Wolverines recently extended an offer to Jackson Doman, a 6-foot-6, 225-pound tight end from Canby, Oregon, who originally signed with BYU in the 2025 recruiting class.
Doman was released from his National Letter of Intent in June while serving an LDS mission. Now, with plans to enroll in college in January, Michigan has entered the picture.
Tight ends coach Freddie Whittingham delivered the offer, and Doman told Brice Marich for The Michigan Insider that it caught him somewhat by surprise.
“Super pumped and flattered by a Michigan offer and definitely interested,” Doman said.
Doman won’t be able to visit Ann Arbor himself while completing his mission, but his parents plan to attend a game and meet the coaching staff.
His recruitment also features some familiar connections. Doman’s uncle, Sam, has maintained contact with Whittingham, while offensive coordinator Jason Beck has also made a positive impression on his family.
Despite interest from SEC programs, Doman says this is essentially a two-team race.
“Safe to say it is between Utah and Michigan at this point,” Doman told The Michigan Insider.
Doman finished his senior season of high school with 57 receptions, more than 1,100 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.
With January enrollment approaching, a decision should be coming in the next few months.
Top-100 WR Malachi Lee returning to Ann Arbor
Michigan will have another opportunity to impress one of the top wide receivers in the 2028 class later this month.
Malachi Lee, the No. 72 overall prospect and No. 9 wide receiver in the Rivals Industry Rankings, is planning to visit Michigan for its October 17 matchup with Penn State.
The 6-foot-2, 185-pound receiver from Virginia previously visited Ann Arbor over the summer, working individually with wide receivers coach Micah Simon.
That relationship has only gotten stronger.
“Things are great,” Lee told Ethan McDowell of The Wolverine. “I talk to Coach Simon basically every day.”
Michigan made Lee’s top 12 last month and remains one of the programs recruiting him hardest, alongside Virginia Tech, Nebraska and Texas A&M.
His upcoming visit will focus largely on strengthening his relationship with the coaching staff rather than experiencing Michigan for the first time.
“Really just to get out there and just hang out with the coaches and spend time with them and get to know each other a lot better,” Lee said.
Lee isn’t ready to name a leader, and he expects his recruitment to extend into next year. Still, Michigan has clearly put itself in a favorable position.
“Honestly, they’re definitely up there,” Lee said.
