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.

School: Moody (Ala.) Pell CityHeight/Weight: 6-2, 235247Sports Rankings: No. 36 edge, No. 19 in AlabamaRivals Rankings: No. 74 edge, No. 27 in AlabamaOther Notable Offers: Alabama, Auburn, Miami, Georgia Tech, Ole MissMichigan 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.

School: Orem (Utah) HighHeight/Weight: 6-2, 185247Sports Rankings: No. 76 edge, No. 13 in AlabamaRivals Rankings: No. 79 edge, No. 10 in AlabamaOther 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.

School: Alpharetta (Ga.) HighHeight/Weight: 6-2, 215247Sports Rankings: No. 41 edge, No. 60 in GeorgiaRivals Rankings: No. 62 edge, No. 54 in GeorgiaOther Notable Offers: Georgia, Georgia Tech, Ole Miss, Texas A&MMichigan 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.

School: Indianapolis (Ind.) Franklin CentralHeight/Weight: 6-2, 225247Sports Rankings: No. 39 edge, No. 10 in IndianaRivals Rankings: No. 173 Overall, No. 17 edge, No. 5 in IndianaOther Notable Offers: Indiana, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Purdue, Ohio StateMichigan 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.

School: Orem (Utah) HighHeight/Weight: 6-4, 225247Sports Rankings: No. 153 Overall, No. 18 edge, No. 2 in UtahRivals Rankings: No. 47 edge, No. 3 in UtahOther Notable Offers: Oklahoma (Commit), Texas A&M, USC, Oregon, Ohio StateMichigan Visits: N/A

The Skinny: Despite Jones being committed to Oklahoma since November, Michigan and Whittingham will keep pushing to flip the Utah native.

School: Dusselforf, Germany // Oakdale (Conn.) St. Thomas MoreHeight/Weight: 6-7, 275247Sports Rankings: No. 221 Overall, No. 25 edge, No. 2 in ConnecticutRivals Rankings: No. 63 edge, No. 2 in ConnecticutOther Notable Offers: South Carolina, Georgia, Ole Miss, Ohio State, NebraskaMichigan 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.

School: Farmington (Mich.) HighHeight/Weight: 6-5, 215247Sports Rankings: No. 29 edge, No. 8 in MichiganRivals Rankings: No. 47 Overall, No. 6 edge, No. 2 in MichiganOther Notable Offers: Michigan State, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Missouri, IndianaMichigan 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.

School: Littleton (Co.) MullenHeight/Weight: 6-4, 250247Sports Rankings: No. 48 edge, No. 3 in ColoradoRivals Rankings: No. 64 edge, No. 3 in ColoradoOther Notable Offers: Arizona, Arizona State, Washington, UCLA, OklahomaMichigan 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.

School: Spanish Fork (Utah) Maple MountainHeight/Weight: 6-3, 250247Sports Rankings: No. 78 edge, No. 14 in UtahRivals Rankings: No. 67 edge, No. 6 in UtahOther Notable Offers: BYU, Arizona State, Utah, UNC, UCLAMichigan 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.

School: Ramsey (N.J.) Don Bosco PrepHeight/Weight: 6-5, 250247Sports Rankings: No. 73 Overall, No. 9 DL, No. 3 in New JerseyRivals Rankings: No. 190 Overall, No. 22 DL, No. 3 in New JerseyOther Notable Offers: Penn State, Kentucky, Notre Dame, Indiana, IllinoisMichigan 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.

School: Houston (Tex.) Cy RanchHeight/Weight: 6-3.5, 310247Sports Rankings: No. 69 DL, No. 74 in TexasRivals Rankings: No. 66 DL, No. 76 in TexasOther Notable Offers: SMU (Commit), Texas Tech, Texas, Nebraska, Texas A&MMichigan 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.

School: Chicago (Ill.) Brother RiceHeight/Weight: 6-0.75, 308247Sports Rankings: No. 128 Overall, No. 14 DL, No. 6 in IllinoisRivals Rankings: No. 187 Overall, No. 20 DL, No. 10 in IllinoisOther Notable Offers: Notre Dame, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio State, OregonMichigan 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.

School: Chicago (Ill.) St. PatrickHeight/Weight: 6-4, 290247Sports Rankings: No. 79 Overall, No. 7 DL, No. 4 in IllinoisRivals Rankings: No. 13 Overall, No. 2 DL, No. 1 in IllinoisOther Notable Offers: Notre Dame, Indiana, Northwestern, Iowa State, MissouriMichigan 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.

School: Trophy Club (Tex.) Byron NelsonHeight/Weight: 6-2, 300247Sports Rankings: No. 104 Overall, No. 11 DL, No. 14 in TexasRivals Rankings: No. 184 Overall, No. 19 DL, No. 22 in TexasOther Notable Offers: Texas Tech, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, USC, Texas A&MMichigan 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.

School: Tustin (Calif.) HighHeight/Weight: 6-0.5, 320247Sports Rankings: No. 41 DL, No. 31 in CaliforniaRivals Rankings: No. 60 DL, No. 46 in CaliforniaOther Notable Offers: UCLA, Arizona State, UNC, USC, BYUMichigan Visits: N/A

The Skinny: Michigan visited Williams’ school in January. No visit plans have been made publicly at this time.

School: Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra CanyonHeight/Weight: 6-7, 295247Sports Rankings: No. 55 Overall, No. 5 DL, No. 7 in CaliforniaRivals Rankings: No. 56 Overall, No. 6 DL, No. 4 in CaliforniaOther Notable Offers: Notre Dame, USC, Oregon, Texas, Ohio StateMichigan 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.

School: Chicago (Ill.) St. RitaHeight/Weight: 6-6, 255247Sports Rankings: No. 49 DL, No. 16 in IllinoisRivals Rankings: No. 48 DL, No. 17 in IllinoisOther Notable Offers: Michigan State, Purdue, Ohio State, Iowa, Iowa StateMichigan 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.

School: Chicago (Ill.) Kenwood AcademyHeight/Weight: 6-2, 285247Sports Rankings: UnrankedRivals Rankings: No. 83 DL, No. 32 in IllinoisOther Notable Offers: Wisconsin, Missouri, Minnesota, West Virginia, KansasMichigan 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.

School: Rock Hill (S.C.) South PointeHeight/Weight: 6-3, 256247Sports Rankings: No. 135 Overall, No. 17 DL, No. 3 in South CarolinaRivals Rankings: No. 131 Overall, No. 15 DL, No. 3 in South CarolinaOther Notable Offers: Clemson, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas A&MMichigan 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.

School: Houston (Tex.) South PointeHeight/Weight: 6-3, 250247Sports Rankings: No. 138 Overall, No. 18 DL, No. 18 in TexasRivals Rankings: No. 88 Overall, No. 8DL, No. 13 in TexasOther Notable Offers: Miami, Houston, Arizona State, Stanford, TCUMichigan 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.

School: Shakopee (Minn.) HighHeight/Weight: 6-3, 205247Sports Rankings: No. 49 LB, No. 4 in MinnesotaRivals Rankings: No. 27 LB, No. 3 in MinnesotaOther Notable Offers: Penn State, Iowa, Iowa State, Nebraska, WisconsinMichigan 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.

School: Buford (Ga.) HighHeight/Weight: 6-2, 190247Sports Rankings: No. 53 LB, No. 75 in GeorgiaRivals Rankings: No. 31 LB, No. 47 in GeorgiaOther Notable Offers: Pitt, Wake Forest, Mississippi State, Oregon, USCMichigan 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.

School: Arlington (Tex.) LamarHeight/Weight: 6-0, 215247Sports Rankings: No. 43 LB, No. 67 in TexasRivals Rankings: No. 81 LB, No. 123 in TexasOther Notable Offers: SMU, Baylor, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Mississippi StateMichigan Visits: N/A

The Skinny: Michigan extended an offer to Williams in January. SMU is the considerable favorite to land him right now.

School: Bridge City (Tex.) HighHeight/Weight: 6-1, 205247Sports Rankings: No. 89 LB, No. 135 in TexasRivals Rankings: No. 62 LB, No. 110 in TexasOther Notable Offers: Northwestern, Michigan State, Houston, Texas Tech, LouisvilleMichigan 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.

School: Tulsa (Okla.) BixbyHeight/Weight: 6-1, 225247Sports Rankings: UnrankedRivals Rankings: UnrankedOther Notable Offers: SMU, Arkansas, UCLA, Iowa State, KansasMichigan 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.

School: Buford (Ga.) HighHeight/Weight: 6-2, 190247Sports Rankings: No. 50 ATH, No. 64 in GeorgiaRivals Rankings: No. 32 ATH, No. 101 in GeorgiaOther Notable Offers: Florida, Vanderbilt, Missouri, Auburn, Georgia, TechMichigan 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.

School: Mobile (Ala.) VigorHeight/Weight: 6-3, 210247Sports Rankings: No. 87 Overall, No. 6 LB, No. 2 in AlabamaRivals Rankings: No. 82 Overall, No. 7 LB, No. 4 in AlabamaOther Notable Offers: Auburn, Florida, Alabama, Texas A&M, GeorgiaMichigan 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.

School: LaGrange (Ga.) Troup CountyHeight/Weight: 6-1, 205247Sports Rankings: No. 198 Overall, No. 15 LB, No. 17 in GeorgiaRivals Rankings: No. 142 Overall, No. 13 LB, No. 17 in GeorgiaOther Notable Offers: Auburn, Virginia Tech, Alabama, Ole Miss, Georgia TechMichigan Visits: N/A

The Skinny: Auburn might be the early favorite in Culpepper’s recruitment.

School: Bradenton (Fla.) IMG AcademyHeight/Weight: 6-1, 201247Sports Rankings: No. 38 LB, No. 54 in FloridaRivals Rankings: No. 79 LB, No. 125 in FloridaOther Notable Offers: Washington, Ohio State, Oregon, Oklahoma, Michigan StateMichigan 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.

School: Sevierville (Tenn.) Sevier CountyHeight/Weight: 6-2, 210247Sports Rankings: No. 14 TE, No. 15 in TennesseeRivals Rankings: No. 22 TE, No. 17 in TennesseeOther Notable Offers: Duke, Penn State, Tennessee, Liberty, Texas TechMichigan Visits: N/A

The Skinny: Newman is listed as a projected tight end by the recruiting services, but Michigan likes him at linebacker.

School: Lyons (Ga.) Toombs CountyHeight/Weight: 6-3, 220247Sports Rankings: No. 40 LB, No. 53 in GeorgiaRivals Rankings: No. 30 LB, No. 46 in GeorgiaOther Notable Offers: Georgia Tech, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, AuburnMichigan 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.

School: Chicago (Ill.) Mount CarmelHeight/Weight: 6-3, 220247Sports Rankings: No. 185 Overall, No. 14 LB, No. 9 in IllinoisRivals Rankings: No. 138 Overall, No. 12 LB, No. 9 in IllinoisOther Notable Offers: Tennessee, Clemson, USC, Ohio State, MiamiMichigan 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.

School: Indianapolis (Ind.) Warren CentralHeight/Weight: 6-5, 210247Sports Rankings: No. 233 Overall, No. 18 LB, No. 3 in IndianaRivals Rankings: No. 255 Overall, No. 22 LB, No. 8 in IndianaOther Notable Offers: Cincinnati, Notre Dame, Kentucky, Georgia, ClemsonMichigan 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.

School: Cincinnati (Ohio) AndersonHeight/Weight: 5-11, 175247Sports Rankings: No. 96 Overall, No. 11 Cornerback, No. 3 in OhioRivals Rankings: No. 72 Overall, No. 10 Cornerback, No. 3 in OhioOther Notable Offers: Notre Dame (Commit), Ohio State, Tennessee, Alabama, MissouriMichigan 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.

School: Katy (Tex.) TompkinsHeight/Weight: 6-0, 184247Sports Rankings: No. 228 Overall, No. 30 Cornerback, No. 38 in TexasRivals Rankings: No. 45 Cornerback, No. 54 in TexasOther Notable Offers: SMU, Houston, Texas, Texas Tech, VanderbiltMichigan 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.

School: Swainsboro (Ga.) Emanuel County InstituteHeight/Weight: 6-0, 184247Sports Rankings: No. 34 Cornerback, No. 33 in GeorgiaRivals Rankings: No. 58 Cornerback, No. 38 in GeorgiaOther Notable Offers: Auburn, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, MiamiMichigan 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.

School: Riverside (Calif.) Notre DameHeight/Weight: 6-1, 155247Sports Rankings: No. 53 Cornerback, No. 53 in CaliforniaRivals Rankings: No. 178 Overall, No. 20 Cornerback, No. 14 in CaliforniaOther Notable Offers: Oklahoma, USC, Cal, Oregon, Arizona StateMichigan 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.

School: Massillon (Ohio) HighHeight/Weight: 6-0, 175247Sports Rankings: No. 47 Cornerback, No. 26 in OhioRivals Rankings: No. 265 Overall, No. 33 Cornerback, No. 16 in OhioOther Notable Offers: Ohio State, Pitt, Michigan State, UNC, West VirginiaMichigan 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.

School: Long Beach (Calif.) PolyHeight/Weight: 6-0, 170247Sports Rankings: No. 10 Overall, No. 2 Cornerback, No. 1 in CaliforniaRivals Rankings: No. 21 Overall, No. 3 Cornerback, No. 1 in CaliforniaOther Notable Offers: Georgia (Commit), Oregon, USC, UCLA, OklahomaMichigan 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.

School: Long Beach (Calif.) PolyHeight/Weight: 5-10, 160247Sports Rankings: No. 107 Overall, No. 12 Cornerback, No. 11 in CaliforniaRivals Rankings: No. 99 Overall, No. 13 Cornerback, No. 7 in CaliforniaOther Notable Offers: Oklahoma, Nebraska, Miami, UCLA, USCMichigan 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.

School: Cincinnati (Ohio) PrincetonHeight/Weight: 5-10.5, 160247Sports Rankings: No. 193 Overall, No. 21 Cornerback, No. 7 in OhioRivals Rankings: No. 179 Overall, No. 26 Cornerback, No. 7 in OhioOther Notable Offers: Indiana (Commit), Kentucky, Iowa, Miami (OH), UMassMichigan Visits: N/A

The Skinny: Michigan offered Torbert in March, two months after he verbally pledged to the reigning national champions.

School: Raleigh (N.C.) Cardinal GibbonsHeight/Weight: 5-11, 190247Sports Rankings: No. 60 Overall, No. 8 Cornerback, No. 3 in North CarolinaRivals Rankings: No. 33 Overall, No. 6 Cornerback, No. 3 in North CarolinaOther Notable Offers: Notre Dame (Commit), Duke, Tennessee, NC State, UNCMichigan 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.

School: Kaysville (Utah) DavisHeight/Weight: 6-2, 195247Sports Rankings: No. 71 Overall, No. 4 ATH, No. 1 in UtahRivals Rankings: No. 55 Overall, No. 2 ATH, No. 1 in UtahOther Notable Offers: Oklahoma, BYU, Utah, Oregon, Texas A&MMichigan 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.

School: Orlando (Fla.) Lake NonaHeight/Weight: 5-11, 155247Sports Rankings: No. 82 Safety, No. 100 in FloridaRivals Rankings: No. 41 Safety, No. 49 in FloridaOther Notable Offers: Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Syracuse, Texas A&M, Ole MissMichigan 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.

School: Draper (Utah) Corner CanyonHeight/Weight: 6-2, 175247Sports Rankings: No. 84 Safety, No. 12 in UtahRivals Rankings: No. 86 Safety, No. 12 in UtahOther Notable Offers: BYU, New Mexico, UNLV, Ole Miss, San Diego StateMichigan Visits: N/A

The Skinny: Dart was offered by Michigan in January. He’s the younger brother of New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.

School: Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances AcademyHeight/Weight: 6-3, 180247Sports Rankings: No. 36 Safety, No. 11 in MarylandRivals Rankings: No. 46 Safety, No. 9 in MarylandOther Notable Offers: Virginia Tech, Ole Miss, Florida, Texas A&M, NebraskaMichigan 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.

School: Fort Worth (Tex.) North CrowleyHeight/Weight: 6-1, 170247Sports Rankings: No. 59 Safety, No. 86 in TexasRivals Rankings: No. 93 Safety, No. 113 in TexasOther Notable Offers: Nebraska, Kansas State, Texas Tech, UCLA, Arizona StateMichigan 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.

School: Pittsburgh (Pa.) Imani Christian AcademyHeight/Weight: 6-1, 190247Sports Rankings: No. 183 Overall, No. 17 Safety, No. 8 in PennsylvaniaRivals Rankings: No. 43 Safety, No. 12 in PennsylvaniaOther Notable Offers: Penn State, Pitt, West Virginia, Colorado, NebraskaMichigan 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.

School: La Verne (Calif.) DamienHeight/Weight: 6-1, 170247Sports Rankings: No. 86 Overall, No. 6 Safety, No. 10 in CaliforniaRivals Rankings: No. 210 Overall, No. 23 Safety, No. 17 in CaliforniaOther Notable Offers: Notre Dame, USC, UCLA, Texas A&M, WashingtonMichigan 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.

School: Bellflower (Calif.) St. John BoscoHeight/Weight: 6-2, 193247Sports Rankings: No. 43 Safety, No. 35 in CaliforniaRivals Rankings: No. 33 Safety, No. 32 in CaliforniaOther Notable Offers: Washington, Arizona State, USC, Ohio State, TexasMichigan 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.

School: Knoxville (Tenn.) HallHeight/Weight: 6-3, 195247Sports Rankings: No. 49 Safety, No. 20 in TennesseeRivals Rankings: No. 197 Overall, No. 20 Safety, No. 9 in TennesseeOther Notable Offers: Tennessee, Clemson, Vanderbilt, Ole Miss, LouisvilleMichigan 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.

School: Salem (Utah) HillsHeight/Weight: 6-2, 175247Sports Rankings: No. 71 Safety, No. 7 in UtahRivals Rankings: No. 26 Safety, No. 9 in UtahOther Notable Offers: BYU, Purdue, Utah, Cal, Boise StateMichigan 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.

School: Rancho Santa Margarita (Calif.) Santa Margarita CatholicHeight/Weight: 6-0, 165247Sports Rankings: No. 28 Safety, No. 28 in CaliforniaRivals Rankings: No. 167 Overall, No. 18 Safety, No. 12 in CaliforniaOther Notable Offers: Ole Miss, Oklahoma, UCLA, Cal, Ohio StateMichigan 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.

School: Chicago (Ill.) Mt. CarmelHeight/Weight: 6-0, 195247Sports Rankings: No. 188 Overall, No. 25 Safety, No. 10 in IllinoisRivals Rankings: No. 129 Overall, No. 8 Safety, No. 8 in IllinoisOther Notable Offers: Notre Dame, Alabama, Nebraska, Auburn, WisconsinMichigan 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.

School: Charlotte (N.C.) Providence DayHeight/Weight: 6-1.5, 195247Sports Rankings: No. 54 Safety, No. 23 in North CarolinaRivals Rankings: No. 64 Safety, No. 23 in North CarolinaOther Notable Offers: South Carolina, Nebraska, Georgia, USC, Georgia TechMichigan Visits: N/A

The Skinny: Geathers is a Georgia legacy and is being recruited hard by South Carolina. Michigan offered in February.

School: Rocky River (Ohio) HighHeight/Weight: 5-11, 190247Sports Rankings: No. 20 Safety, No. 10 in OhioRivals Rankings: No. 250 Overall, No. 30 Safety, No. 12 in OhioOther Notable Offers: Virginia Tech, Syracuse, Kentucky, Louisville, PurdueMichigan 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.