Michigan’s current coaching administration has made the state of Texas a key focus when scouting talent in the 2028 recruiting class.
Among those from The Lone Star who visited Ann Arbor during spring camp was four-star linebacker Brayden Bonik. His trip occurred in late March, the same month he reported an offer from the Wolverines.
“It was a great experience seeing the great culture that Michigan Football has been built on,” Bonik told Maize n Brew.
Bonik was inside Schembechler Hall when the Wolverines
conducted practice, so he got a close look at how linebackers coach Alex Whittingham is leading the group.
“I could see myself right in the mix with their great intensity on the defense,” Bonik said. “I like they are very well coached and are very savvy when it comes to the game.”
Whittingham was who offered Bonik following the February dead period. Since then, the pair have connected very well.
“I like him a lot and the knowledge he brings to the game,” Bonik said. “Think he will develop me very well and he believes that I will be a great Wolverine.”
Bonik will look to garner a similar rapport with head coach Kyle Whittingham upon future visits to Michigan. But from the surface, his track record has Bonik’s attention.
“Respect what he’s done coaching and the great things he’s done over the years,” Bonik said.
Like most sophomore targets who were recently in Ann Arbor, Bonik hopes to get back out this upcoming fall and see a packed stadium atmosphere.
“I really like everything and it is really a prestigious place that will get you to the next level,” Bonik said. “I want to come for a game to see what it really feels like to be in The Big House.”
Bonik posted more than 60 tackles last season for his high school. Michigan is in the mix alongside other notable schools like SMU, Oklahoma, Georgia Tech, Nebraska and Penn State.
