Michigan Football is in the thick of spring practice with dozens of top targets in the 2027 recruiting class having already experienced what the Wolverines have to offer the past few weeks, or are slated to appear in Ann Arbor soon.
Maize n Brew breaks down every notable 2027 prospect who Michigan is in contact with on the defensive side of the ball. This is the first edition of the Defensive Big Board as updates are to come over the next several months leading up to National Signing Day.
Edge
Ba’Roc Willis
- School: Moody (Ala.) Pell City
- Height/Weight: 6-2, 235
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 36 edge, No. 19 in Alabama
- Rivals Rankings: No. 74 edge, No. 27 in Alabama
- Other Notable Offers: Alabama, Auburn, Miami, Georgia Tech, Ole Miss
- Michigan Visits: N/A
The Skinny:
Willis picked up a Michigan offer in February. He is a former Alabama commit but has kept his recruitment open since January of last year.
Jag Ioane
- School: Orem (Utah) High
- Height/Weight: 6-2, 185
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 76 edge, No. 13 in Alabama
- Rivals Rankings: No. 79 edge, No. 10 in Alabama
- Other Notable Offers: BYU, Washington, Boise State, Utah, Washington State.
- Michigan Visits: 4/4
The Skinny: The current Michigan coaching staff had a bond established with Ioane while at Utah. That continued earlier this month when Ioane visited for a spring practice.
Jaxon Holly
- School: Alpharetta (Ga.) High
- Height/Weight: 6-2, 215
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 41 edge, No. 60 in Georgia
- Rivals Rankings: No. 62 edge, No. 54 in Georgia
- Other Notable Offers: Georgia, Georgia Tech, Ole Miss, Texas A&M
- Michigan Visits: Several
The Skinny: Michigan seemed like the frontrunner for Holly early in his recruitment, with his brother Julius currently a member of the team. Their parents also have a house in Ann Arbor. However, Georgia is at the top, per reports.
Jayce Brewer
- School: Indianapolis (Ind.) Franklin Central
- Height/Weight: 6-2, 225
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 39 edge, No. 10 in Indiana
- Rivals Rankings: No. 173 Overall, No. 17 edge, No. 5 in Indiana
- Other Notable Offers: Indiana, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Purdue, Ohio State
- Michigan Visits: 3/21/26, 6/19/26 (OV)
The Skinny: Michigan is firmly in the Top 5 for Brewer, but predictions have come in for the reigning national champions to keep the pass rusher in-state.
Krew Jones
- School: Orem (Utah) High
- Height/Weight: 6-4, 225
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 153 Overall, No. 18 edge, No. 2 in Utah
- Rivals Rankings: No. 47 edge, No. 3 in Utah
- Other Notable Offers: Oklahoma (Commit), Texas A&M, USC, Oregon, Ohio State
- Michigan Visits: N/A
The Skinny: Despite Jones being committed to Oklahoma since November, Michigan and Whittingham will keep pushing to flip the Utah native.
Marvin Nguetsop
- School: Dusselforf, Germany // Oakdale (Conn.) St. Thomas More
- Height/Weight: 6-7, 275
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 221 Overall, No. 25 edge, No. 2 in Connecticut
- Rivals Rankings: No. 63 edge, No. 2 in Connecticut
- Other Notable Offers: South Carolina, Georgia, Ole Miss, Ohio State, Nebraska
- Michigan Visits: 6/11/25, 3/16-3/17/26
The Skinny: Like Brewer, Michigan is also a Top 5 school for Nguetsop, whose sentiment on the Wolverines was solidified following his spring practice trip last month.
Myles Smith
- School: Farmington (Mich.) High
- Height/Weight: 6-5, 215
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 29 edge, No. 8 in Michigan
- Rivals Rankings: No. 47 Overall, No. 6 edge, No. 2 in Michigan
- Other Notable Offers: Michigan State, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Missouri, Indiana
- Michigan Visits: 11/1/25, 11/29/25, 4/2/26
The Skinny: Communication is up and running fast between Smith and the new staff. His first time on campus with the current administration occurred last week. Now, an official visit needs to be scheduled.
Troy Mailo
- School: Littleton (Co.) Mullen
- Height/Weight: 6-4, 250
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 48 edge, No. 3 in Colorado
- Rivals Rankings: No. 64 edge, No. 3 in Colorado
- Other Notable Offers: Arizona, Arizona State, Washington, UCLA, Oklahoma
- Michigan Visits: 6/16/25
The Skinny: Mailo is a former teammate of Michigan tight end signee Mason Bonner. After taking in a camp at Michigan last summer, Mailo met up with the new staff at his school later in January.
Uhila Wolfgramm
- School: Spanish Fork (Utah) Maple Mountain
- Height/Weight: 6-3, 250
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 78 edge, No. 14 in Utah
- Rivals Rankings: No. 67 edge, No. 6 in Utah
- Other Notable Offers: BYU, Arizona State, Utah, UNC, UCLA
- Michigan Visits: 3/31/26
The Skinny: Michigan is surging in Wolfgramm’s recruitment coming off the junior’s first-time on campus in late March. He has five official visits scheduled right now, including to both in-state Big 12 programs, but the Wolverines have a solid chance to make the cut.
Defensive Line
Aidan O’Neil
- School: Ramsey (N.J.) Don Bosco Prep
- Height/Weight: 6-5, 250
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 73 Overall, No. 9 DL, No. 3 in New Jersey
- Rivals Rankings: No. 190 Overall, No. 22 DL, No. 3 in New Jersey
- Other Notable Offers: Penn State, Kentucky, Notre Dame, Indiana, Illinois
- Michigan Visits: N/A
The Skinny: Michigan offered O’Neil in February. Of the five schools mentioned above, four have already scheduled official visits with O’Neil, including Penn State, which has welcomed him to Happy Valley at least five times.
Amari Vickerson
- School: Houston (Tex.) Cy Ranch
- Height/Weight: 6-3.5, 310
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 69 DL, No. 74 in Texas
- Rivals Rankings: No. 66 DL, No. 76 in Texas
- Other Notable Offers: SMU (Commit), Texas Tech, Texas, Nebraska, Texas A&M
- Michigan Visits: N/A
The Skinny: Although Vickerson is committed to SMU, he has a close relationship with Michigan assistant defensive line coach David Denham, a key towards potentially flipping the Texan away from SMU. Vickerson is also a Michigan State legacy.
Brayden Parks
- School: Chicago (Ill.) Brother Rice
- Height/Weight: 6-0.75, 308
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 128 Overall, No. 14 DL, No. 6 in Illinois
- Rivals Rankings: No. 187 Overall, No. 20 DL, No. 10 in Illinois
- Other Notable Offers: Notre Dame, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio State, Oregon
- Michigan Visits: 9/27/24, 3/29/25, 4/2/26
The Skinny: Michigan was among the eight finalist for Parks in late February. That was after his two visits to Ann Arbor before the coaching staff change. The new group welcomed him back earlier this month.
David Folonrunsho
- School: Chicago (Ill.) St. Patrick
- Height/Weight: 6-4, 290
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 79 Overall, No. 7 DL, No. 4 in Illinois
- Rivals Rankings: No. 13 Overall, No. 2 DL, No. 1 in Illinois
- Other Notable Offers: Notre Dame, Indiana, Northwestern, Iowa State, Missouri
- Michigan Visits: 3/27/26, 4/7/26
The Skinny: Another Windy City pass rusher being focused on heavily by Michigan, Folonrunsho has been to campus twice this spring, most recently on Tuesday. The Wolverines are also in the Top 8 for Folonrunsho.
Elijah Brown
- School: Prattville (Ala.) High
- Height/Weight: 6-1.5, 290
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 42 DL, No. 16 in Alabama
- Rivals Rankings: No. 39 DL, No. 11 in Alabama
- Other Notable Offers: Alabama, Missouri, Georgia Tech, Georgia, Texas A&M
- Michigan Visits: N/A
The Skinny: Brown is one of the newer 2027 defensive line added to Michigan’s board as he got offered by the Wolverines in February.
George Toia
- School: Trophy Club (Tex.) Byron Nelson
- Height/Weight: 6-2, 300
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 104 Overall, No. 11 DL, No. 14 in Texas
- Rivals Rankings: No. 184 Overall, No. 19 DL, No. 22 in Texas
- Other Notable Offers: Texas Tech, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, USC, Texas A&M
- Michigan Visits: N/A
The Skinny: Texas Tech is the perceived leader for Toia at the moment so there’s that Michigan has to make up.
Jeremiah Williams
- School: Tustin (Calif.) High
- Height/Weight: 6-0.5, 320
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 41 DL, No. 31 in California
- Rivals Rankings: No. 60 DL, No. 46 in California
- Other Notable Offers: UCLA, Arizona State, UNC, USC, BYU
- Michigan Visits: N/A
The Skinny: Michigan visited Williams’ school in January. No visit plans have been made publicly at this time.
Marcus Fakatou
- School: Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon
- Height/Weight: 6-7, 295
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 55 Overall, No. 5 DL, No. 7 in California
- Rivals Rankings: No. 56 Overall, No. 6 DL, No. 4 in California
- Other Notable Offers: Notre Dame, USC, Oregon, Texas, Ohio State
- Michigan Visits: 6/19/24, 11/29/25, 3/27-3/28/26, 4/18/26, 6/15/26 (OV)
The Skinny: Fakatou is a must-land for Michigan and defensive line coach Larry Black. Capping off the spring with an excellent visit during the intrasquad scrimmage next Saturday leading up to Victor Weekend’s in two months will help the Wolverines get the edge it needs to land Fakatou.
Ohimai Ozolua
- School: Chicago (Ill.) St. Rita
- Height/Weight: 6-6, 255
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 49 DL, No. 16 in Illinois
- Rivals Rankings: No. 48 DL, No. 17 in Illinois
- Other Notable Offers: Michigan State, Purdue, Ohio State, Iowa, Iowa State
- Michigan Visits: 6/7/25, 10/18/25, 11/29/25, 3/26/26
The Skinny: Recent developments have Michigan State as the frontrunner in Ozolua’s recruitment. Still, he’s visited Michigan four times, including for two games, so he’s very familiar with what the Wolverines can provide.
Ronald Moore
- School: Chicago (Ill.) Kenwood Academy
- Height/Weight: 6-2, 285
- 247Sports Rankings: Unranked
- Rivals Rankings: No. 83 DL, No. 32 in Illinois
- Other Notable Offers: Wisconsin, Missouri, Minnesota, West Virginia, Kansas
- Michigan Visits: 3/28/26
The Skinny: Moore traveled to Michigan at the end of last month for his first visit to campus and left with an offer.
Seth Tillman
- School: Rock Hill (S.C.) South Pointe
- Height/Weight: 6-3, 256
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 135 Overall, No. 17 DL, No. 3 in South Carolina
- Rivals Rankings: No. 131 Overall, No. 15 DL, No. 3 in South Carolina
- Other Notable Offers: Clemson, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas A&M
- Michigan Visits: 4/3/26, 6/5/26 (OV)
The Skinny: Michigan offered Tillman in February, but being his first three scheduled official visits are in-state or across state lines, proximity should play a major factor in his future decision.
Xavier Muhammad
- School: Houston (Tex.) South Pointe
- Height/Weight: 6-3, 250
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 138 Overall, No. 18 DL, No. 18 in Texas
- Rivals Rankings: No. 88 Overall, No. 8DL, No. 13 in Texas
- Other Notable Offers: Miami, Houston, Arizona State, Stanford, TCU
- Michigan Visits: 4/9/26, 6/19/26 (OV)
The Skinny: Muhammad is very tight with Black, hence the scheduled official visit during Victor Weekend that will follow his spring visit earlier this week.
Linebacker
Blake Betton
- School: Shakopee (Minn.) High
- Height/Weight: 6-3, 205
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 49 LB, No. 4 in Minnesota
- Rivals Rankings: No. 27 LB, No. 3 in Minnesota
- Other Notable Offers: Penn State, Iowa, Iowa State, Nebraska, Wisconsin
- Michigan Visits: 10/4/25, 11/29/25, 4/4/26
The Skinny: Betton told reporters following his return visit to Michigan last weekend that the Wolverines will be in it until the very end of his recruitment. That speak volumes to the treatment he received on campus.
Brayden Watson
- School: Buford (Ga.) High
- Height/Weight: 6-2, 190
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 53 LB, No. 75 in Georgia
- Rivals Rankings: No. 31 LB, No. 47 in Georgia
- Other Notable Offers: Pitt, Wake Forest, Mississippi State, Oregon, USC
- Michigan Visits: 4/9/26, 6/19/26
The Skinny: Michigan’s biggest contender for Watson right is Pitt, as both schools are the firsts to get an official visit scheduled with the playmaker from the top ranked high school football team in the country.
Braylon Williams
- School: Arlington (Tex.) Lamar
- Height/Weight: 6-0, 215
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 43 LB, No. 67 in Texas
- Rivals Rankings: No. 81 LB, No. 123 in Texas
- Other Notable Offers: SMU, Baylor, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Mississippi State
- Michigan Visits: N/A
The Skinny: Michigan extended an offer to Williams in January. SMU is the considerable favorite to land him right now.
Bryce Breeden
- School: Bridge City (Tex.) High
- Height/Weight: 6-1, 205
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 89 LB, No. 135 in Texas
- Rivals Rankings: No. 62 LB, No. 110 in Texas
- Other Notable Offers: Northwestern, Michigan State, Houston, Texas Tech, Louisville
- Michigan Visits: 3/21/26
The Skinny: Not much is known of Breeden’s recruitment regarding Michigan other than his first ever visit took place at the beginning of spring camp. MSU is also highly involved, meaning Breeden might be persuaded to leave the Lone Star State for college.
Cain Brackney
- School: Tulsa (Okla.) Bixby
- Height/Weight: 6-1, 225
- 247Sports Rankings: Unranked
- Rivals Rankings: Unranked
- Other Notable Offers: SMU, Arkansas, UCLA, Iowa State, Kansas
- Michigan Visits: 3/21/26
The Skinny: Brackney’s recruitment is soaring this offseason, with Michigan offering a week before the Oklahoma native made the trek to Ann Arbor. Arkansas and others are high on the fast-rising defender, but Michigan could very well be a leader heading into the official visit slate if the relationship further develops.
Ethan Hauser
- School: Buford (Ga.) High
- Height/Weight: 6-2, 190
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 50 ATH, No. 64 in Georgia
- Rivals Rankings: No. 32 ATH, No. 101 in Georgia
- Other Notable Offers: Florida, Vanderbilt, Missouri, Auburn, Georgia, Tech
- Michigan Visits: 4/9/26, 6/19/26 (OV)
The Skinny: Could Hauser and his fellow Buford High linebacker teammate Watson end up remaining close at the next level? Both are expected to be at Michigan for spring practice and an official visit.
Isaac McNeil
- School: Mobile (Ala.) Vigor
- Height/Weight: 6-3, 210
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 87 Overall, No. 6 LB, No. 2 in Alabama
- Rivals Rankings: No. 82 Overall, No. 7 LB, No. 4 in Alabama
- Other Notable Offers: Auburn, Florida, Alabama, Texas A&M, Georgia
- Michigan Visits: N/A
The Skinny: All of McNeil’s expected official visits are based in the south, with signs pointing to his inkling to remain in the region.
Jeremiah Culpepper
- School: LaGrange (Ga.) Troup County
- Height/Weight: 6-1, 205
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 198 Overall, No. 15 LB, No. 17 in Georgia
- Rivals Rankings: No. 142 Overall, No. 13 LB, No. 17 in Georgia
- Other Notable Offers: Auburn, Virginia Tech, Alabama, Ole Miss, Georgia Tech
- Michigan Visits: N/A
The Skinny: Auburn might be the early favorite in Culpepper’s recruitment.
Liufau Loumoli
- School: Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy
- Height/Weight: 6-1, 201
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 38 LB, No. 54 in Florida
- Rivals Rankings: No. 79 LB, No. 125 in Florida
- Other Notable Offers: Washington, Ohio State, Oregon, Oklahoma, Michigan State
- Michigan Visits: 6/10/24
The Skinny: Loumoli hosted the Michigan coaches at IMG Academy in January. There is not a true favorite right now in his recruitment, meaning the Wolverines have a window to get rightfully in the picture.
Parker Newman
- School: Sevierville (Tenn.) Sevier County
- Height/Weight: 6-2, 210
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 14 TE, No. 15 in Tennessee
- Rivals Rankings: No. 22 TE, No. 17 in Tennessee
- Other Notable Offers: Duke, Penn State, Tennessee, Liberty, Texas Tech
- Michigan Visits: N/A
The Skinny: Newman is listed as a projected tight end by the recruiting services, but Michigan likes him at linebacker.
Kareem Palmer
- School: Lyons (Ga.) Toombs County
- Height/Weight: 6-3, 220
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 40 LB, No. 53 in Georgia
- Rivals Rankings: No. 30 LB, No. 46 in Georgia
- Other Notable Offers: Georgia Tech, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Auburn
- Michigan Visits: N/A
The Skinny: Michigan entered the mix for Palmer this past month. All his spring visits taken so far have been in the southern region of the country, so we’ll see if he’s interested in exploring opportunities up north.
Roman Igwebuilke
- School: Chicago (Ill.) Mount Carmel
- Height/Weight: 6-3, 220
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 185 Overall, No. 14 LB, No. 9 in Illinois
- Rivals Rankings: No. 138 Overall, No. 12 LB, No. 9 in Illinois
- Other Notable Offers: Tennessee, Clemson, USC, Ohio State, Miami
- Michigan Visits: 3/21/26
The Skinny: Michigan linebackers coach Alex Whittingham conducted an in-home visit with Igwebuilke in January, resulting in the Chicago native coming to Ann Arbor the third weekend of March.
Sean Fox
- School: Indianapolis (Ind.) Warren Central
- Height/Weight: 6-5, 210
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 233 Overall, No. 18 LB, No. 3 in Indiana
- Rivals Rankings: No. 255 Overall, No. 22 LB, No. 8 in Indiana
- Other Notable Offers: Cincinnati, Notre Dame, Kentucky, Georgia, Clemson
- Michigan Visits: 4/2/26
The Skinny: Fox did not have to mull over taking the drive up to Ann Arbor last week for long after picking up an offer from Michigan in January.
Cornerback
Ace Alston
- School: Cincinnati (Ohio) Anderson
- Height/Weight: 5-11, 175
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 96 Overall, No. 11 Cornerback, No. 3 in Ohio
- Rivals Rankings: No. 72 Overall, No. 10 Cornerback, No. 3 in Ohio
- Other Notable Offers: Notre Dame (Commit), Ohio State, Tennessee, Alabama, Missouri
- Michigan Visits: 1/19/25, 4/12/25
The Skinny: Alston visited Michigan twice last year but has been committed to Notre Dame since December. Regardless, the Wolverines aren’t throwing their hands up in defeat in this recruitment.
Blake Jenkins
- School: Katy (Tex.) Tompkins
- Height/Weight: 6-0, 184
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 228 Overall, No. 30 Cornerback, No. 38 in Texas
- Rivals Rankings: No. 45 Cornerback, No. 54 in Texas
- Other Notable Offers: SMU, Houston, Texas, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt
- Michigan Visits: 4/3/26
The Skinny: Michigan cornerbacks coach Jernaro Gilford’s effort to stay in close contact with Jenkins paid off, as the four-star went to Ann Arbor for his first ever visit last weekend.
Chase Johnson
- School: Swainsboro (Ga.) Emanuel County Institute
- Height/Weight: 6-0, 184
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 34 Cornerback, No. 33 in Georgia
- Rivals Rankings: No. 58 Cornerback, No. 38 in Georgia
- Other Notable Offers: Auburn, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Miami
- Michigan Visits: N/A
The Skinny: Michigan offered Johnson on the same day in February that the Georgia native publicly released a Top 5 list. No visits to U-M have been set by Johnson. Changing that will surely put the team in the conversation.
Darius Johnson
- School: Riverside (Calif.) Notre Dame
- Height/Weight: 6-1, 155
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 53 Cornerback, No. 53 in California
- Rivals Rankings: No. 178 Overall, No. 20 Cornerback, No. 14 in California
- Other Notable Offers: Oklahoma, USC, Cal, Oregon, Arizona State
- Michigan Visits: 3/28/26, 6/19/25 (OV)
The Skinny: Michigan made a big move on Johnson’s March visit that it put the Big Ten powerhouse into the Top 3 conversation alongside Cal and Oregon.
Deontay Malone
- School: Massillon (Ohio) High
- Height/Weight: 6-0, 175
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 47 Cornerback, No. 26 in Ohio
- Rivals Rankings: No. 265 Overall, No. 33 Cornerback, No. 16 in Ohio
- Other Notable Offers: Ohio State, Pitt, Michigan State, UNC, West Virginia
- Michigan Visits: 3/21/26
The Skinny: The bond between Gilford and Malone is growing immensely this offseason, as the Buckeye State cornerback got offered in February and took in a spring practice last month. Ohio State has also offered and is pushing.
Donte Wright
- School: Long Beach (Calif.) Poly
- Height/Weight: 6-0, 170
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 10 Overall, No. 2 Cornerback, No. 1 in California
- Rivals Rankings: No. 21 Overall, No. 3 Cornerback, No. 1 in California
- Other Notable Offers: Georgia (Commit), Oregon, USC, UCLA, Oklahoma
- Michigan Visits: 6/12/26 (OV)
The Skinny: Wright has been to committed to Georgia for almost a year, but will get his first look at Michigan on his official visit the second weekend of June.
Juju Johnson
- School: Long Beach (Calif.) Poly
- Height/Weight: 5-10, 160
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 107 Overall, No. 12 Cornerback, No. 11 in California
- Rivals Rankings: No. 99 Overall, No. 13 Cornerback, No. 7 in California
- Other Notable Offers: Oklahoma, Nebraska, Miami, UCLA, USC
- Michigan Visits: 4/11/26
The Skinny: Johnson is heavily favorited to choose Oklahoma, but Michigan gets the chance to play host this weekend on the Californian’s first time in Ann Arbor.
Monsanna Torbert
- School: Cincinnati (Ohio) Princeton
- Height/Weight: 5-10.5, 160
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 193 Overall, No. 21 Cornerback, No. 7 in Ohio
- Rivals Rankings: No. 179 Overall, No. 26 Cornerback, No. 7 in Ohio
- Other Notable Offers: Indiana (Commit), Kentucky, Iowa, Miami (OH), UMass
- Michigan Visits: N/A
The Skinny: Michigan offered Torbert in March, two months after he verbally pledged to the reigning national champions.
Xavier Hasan
- School: Raleigh (N.C.) Cardinal Gibbons
- Height/Weight: 5-11, 190
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 60 Overall, No. 8 Cornerback, No. 3 in North Carolina
- Rivals Rankings: No. 33 Overall, No. 6 Cornerback, No. 3 in North Carolina
- Other Notable Offers: Notre Dame (Commit), Duke, Tennessee, NC State, UNC
- Michigan Visits: N/A
The Skinny: Hasan’s father is from Detroit and he grew up rooting for Michigan. He committed to Notre Dame in December.
Safety
Bode Sparrow
- School: Kaysville (Utah) Davis
- Height/Weight: 6-2, 195
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 71 Overall, No. 4 ATH, No. 1 in Utah
- Rivals Rankings: No. 55 Overall, No. 2 ATH, No. 1 in Utah
- Other Notable Offers: Oklahoma, BYU, Utah, Oregon, Texas A&M
- Michigan Visits: 4/9
The Skinny: Sparrow stopped by Michigan for the first time this week after the coaching staff visited his school twice in January.
Charles Woodson Jr.
- School: Orlando (Fla.) Lake Nona
- Height/Weight: 5-11, 155
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 82 Safety, No. 100 in Florida
- Rivals Rankings: No. 41 Safety, No. 49 in Florida
- Other Notable Offers: Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Syracuse, Texas A&M, Ole Miss
- Michigan Visits: 10/4/25, 4/11/26
The Skinny: The son of the former Heisman Trophy winner and Michigan great will be back on campus this weekend. Three months ago, almost the entire defensive staff traveled to Lake Nona to visit Woodson.
Diesel Dart
- School: Draper (Utah) Corner Canyon
- Height/Weight: 6-2, 175
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 84 Safety, No. 12 in Utah
- Rivals Rankings: No. 86 Safety, No. 12 in Utah
- Other Notable Offers: BYU, New Mexico, UNLV, Ole Miss, San Diego State
- Michigan Visits: N/A
The Skinny: Dart was offered by Michigan in January. He’s the younger brother of New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Elijah Butler
- School: Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances Academy
- Height/Weight: 6-3, 180
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 36 Safety, No. 11 in Maryland
- Rivals Rankings: No. 46 Safety, No. 9 in Maryland
- Other Notable Offers: Virginia Tech, Ole Miss, Florida, Texas A&M, Nebraska
- Michigan Visits: 4/17-4/19/26
The Skinny: Depending on how Butler’s planned multi-day trip to Michigan goes next week, with it cultivating in the spring game, an official visit could be locked in immediately afterwards.
Elijajuan Houston
- School: Fort Worth (Tex.) North Crowley
- Height/Weight: 6-1, 170
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 59 Safety, No. 86 in Texas
- Rivals Rankings: No. 93 Safety, No. 113 in Texas
- Other Notable Offers: Nebraska, Kansas State, Texas Tech, UCLA, Arizona State
- Michigan Visits: 3/16/26
The Skinny: Houston received valuable 1-on-1 time with the coaches in January and later got the same opportunity in March during spring practice.
Gabe Jenkins
- School: Pittsburgh (Pa.) Imani Christian Academy
- Height/Weight: 6-1, 190
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 183 Overall, No. 17 Safety, No. 8 in Pennsylvania
- Rivals Rankings: No. 43 Safety, No. 12 in Pennsylvania
- Other Notable Offers: Penn State, Pitt, West Virginia, Colorado, Nebraska
- Michigan Visits: 3/16/26
The Skinny: Jenkins’ relationship with safeties coach Tyler Stockton is strong. They built off previous encounters last month on the former’s visit. Jenkins is a prior Penn State commit, but the Nittany Lions are doing everything possible to get him back in the fold.
Gavin Williams
- School: La Verne (Calif.) Damien
- Height/Weight: 6-1, 170
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 86 Overall, No. 6 Safety, No. 10 in California
- Rivals Rankings: No. 210 Overall, No. 23 Safety, No. 17 in California
- Other Notable Offers: Notre Dame, USC, UCLA, Texas A&M, Washington
- Michigan Visits: 4/9/26
The Skinny: All five schools mentioned above have locked in official visits with Williams, whose first visit to Michigan this week will determine whether the Wolverines enter the fray as well in June.
Isala Wily-Ava
- School: Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco
- Height/Weight: 6-2, 193
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 43 Safety, No. 35 in California
- Rivals Rankings: No. 33 Safety, No. 32 in California
- Other Notable Offers: Washington, Arizona State, USC, Ohio State, Texas
- Michigan Visits: 4/18/26, 6/19/26
The Skinny: Arizona State and Washington appear to be on the forefront of top schools for Isala, but a spring game visit and a return on an official during Victor’s Weekend could propel Michigan ahead.
Jarrell Chandler
- School: Knoxville (Tenn.) Hall
- Height/Weight: 6-3, 195
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 49 Safety, No. 20 in Tennessee
- Rivals Rankings: No. 197 Overall, No. 20 Safety, No. 9 in Tennessee
- Other Notable Offers: Tennessee, Clemson, Vanderbilt, Ole Miss, Louisville
- Michigan Visits: 4/2/26
The Skinny: Outside of how well of a job Tennessee has done in giving Chandler a reason not to leave the Volunteer State, not as much information is out there concerning other schools in the picture. However, Michigan did host him earlier this month.
Peyton Higginson
- School: Salem (Utah) Hills
- Height/Weight: 6-2, 175
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 71 Safety, No. 7 in Utah
- Rivals Rankings: No. 26 Safety, No. 9 in Utah
- Other Notable Offers: BYU, Purdue, Utah, Cal, Boise State
- Michigan Visits: 4/18/25, 5/29/26 (OV)
The Skinny: Michigan defensive coordinator Jay Hill stopped by Higginson’s school in January. Higginson got to experience Ann Arbor for the first time last spring and is expected to come back the final weekend of May for an official visit.
Pole Moala
- School: Rancho Santa Margarita (Calif.) Santa Margarita Catholic
- Height/Weight: 6-0, 165
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 28 Safety, No. 28 in California
- Rivals Rankings: No. 167 Overall, No. 18 Safety, No. 12 in California
- Other Notable Offers: Ole Miss, Oklahoma, UCLA, Cal, Ohio State
- Michigan Visits: 4/6-4/8/26, 6/19/26 (OV)
The Skinny: Michigan got three days to host Moala this week, with the junior walking away with a scheduled official visit set for Victor’s Weekend. The Wolverines offered Moala in February.
Tavares Harrington
- School: Chicago (Ill.) Mt. Carmel
- Height/Weight: 6-0, 195
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 188 Overall, No. 25 Safety, No. 10 in Illinois
- Rivals Rankings: No. 129 Overall, No. 8 Safety, No. 8 in Illinois
- Other Notable Offers: Notre Dame, Alabama, Nebraska, Auburn, Wisconsin
- Michigan Visits: 3/19-3/21/26
The Skinny: Plenty of buzz is surrounding Notre Dame as of now, but Michigan get him in Ann Arbor for a multi-day visit in March.
Tre Geathers
- School: Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day
- Height/Weight: 6-1.5, 195
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 54 Safety, No. 23 in North Carolina
- Rivals Rankings: No. 64 Safety, No. 23 in North Carolina
- Other Notable Offers: South Carolina, Nebraska, Georgia, USC, Georgia Tech
- Michigan Visits: N/A
The Skinny: Geathers is a Georgia legacy and is being recruited hard by South Carolina. Michigan offered in February.
Tristin Hughes
- School: Rocky River (Ohio) High
- Height/Weight: 5-11, 190
- 247Sports Rankings: No. 20 Safety, No. 10 in Ohio
- Rivals Rankings: No. 250 Overall, No. 30 Safety, No. 12 in Ohio
- Other Notable Offers: Virginia Tech, Syracuse, Kentucky, Louisville, Purdue
- Michigan Visits: N/A
The Skinny: Hughes announced his Michigan offer in March and included the Wolverines in a recent Top 6 list. We’re monitoring a potential early commitment from Hughes, who posted it would occur on April, but a decision has yet to be made. That’s only good news for U-M as it works to bring him to campus.
