Michigan picked up a commitment over the weekend from 2027 four-star edge rusher Jayce Brewer. The 6-foot-5, 225-pounder from Indianapolis, Indiana chose the Wolverines over Indiana, Tennessee, Purdue and others. We begin today’s Recruiting Roundup with him revealing why he chose the Wolverines.
Newest commit details decision
After making his commitment on Saturday afternoon, Brewer spoke with On3’s Ethan McDowell ($) to publicly announce why he picked Michigan over his other finalists.
“They said that I fit them well,” Brewer said.
“I was at the top of their board. They wanted me, so I wanted to be there.”
Brewer was recruited by several of Michigan’s coaches, including defensive tackles coach Larry Black, defensive ends coach Lewis Powell, defensive coordinator Jay Hill and more. He bonded with all of them, which aided him in his decision.
“They’re all just great people,” Brewer said. “First, they’re going to develop you. They have a history of development, but they’re good people at the same time. It’s not like I’m getting one or the other. I’m getting both.
“It feels great, knowing that I’m at home now.”
Brewer is the second edge rusher to commit to Michigan’s 2027 class, joining fellow four-star Recarder Kitchen.
Another Indiana edge rusher is also interested in Michigan
The Wolverines may not be done with taking edge rushers from Indiana in the 2027 class, as three-star Ifeanyi Emedobi is also wanted by the new Michigan coaching staff. The Fort Wayne native was just offered by the Wolverines last week, and now he is hoping to visit Ann Arbor a couples times before making a final decision.
Emedobi’s interest in Michigan has skyrocketed since receiving the offer, so much so that he replaced Notre Dame with the Wolverines on his official visit schedule. He told On3’s McDowell ($) he will now take an official visit to Ann Arbor the weekend of June 19 instead of South Bend. McDowell also reported that Emedobi’s trip to Notre Dame will not be rescheduled.
Before his official visit, Emedobi is hoping to take a quick trip to Ann Arbor to check out the strength and conditioning program. Gaining good weight in college will be important to him since he is still a very slim edge rusher prospect at 6-foot-2 and 214 pounds.
Emedobi has other official visits planned for Minnesota (May 29), Penn State (June 5) and Indiana (June 12). He wants to make a commitment decision not long after his final official visit.
“It’s a great school with a lot of history,” Emedobi previously told Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong ($). “I’m learning about programs as I go. The coaches there that I have spoke with are really high on me and they’re have a scheme I could really thrive in.
“I’m excited about them to say the least.”
Top LB target puts Michigan on top list
2027 three-star linebacker Ethan Hauser recently released his top list, and the Wolverines made the cut alongside Texas A&M, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Missouri.
The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder from Georgia may have those as his final five schools, but he disclosed with Rivals’ Chad Simmons ($) that two schools are at the top.
“Michigan and Vanderbilt are the top two,” he said. “Michigan has the history and legacy. I had a great time up there this spring. My family loved it, I loved it — it’s a place I can see myself. It’s a great stage for me to reach my goal of the NFL too. They are definitely high on my list.”
Hauser will take his official visit to Michigan the weekend of June 19. His decision should come shortly after he takes all his official visits, with Michigan being his last.
“I do a lot of prayer when it comes to my decision,” Hauser said. “I want to go somewhere I feel comfortable, where I’m prioritized and where I can help a team early.”
The Wolverines currently have zero linebackers committed to the 2027 class, but Hauser is among their top targets at the position. Michigan should feel good about its chances of landing Hauser heading into the summer.
