Welcome to the Recruiting Roundup, our three-times-per-week series breaking down the latest developments on the recruiting trail for the Michigan Wolverines. We\u2019ll keep you up to date on the top targets, the visits they take, the predictions that analysts make, and everything in between. Here\u2019s what you need to know today\u2026<\/p>\n
Michigan predicted to land legacy prospect<\/p>\n
The Wolverines recently hosted one of their top targets in the 2028 class in four-star edge rusher Asa Burch<\/a>. A legacy prospect, Burch is the son of former Michigan defensive back Alfie Burch, and his two-day trip to Ann Arbor in June left a big impression on him, just like his visit to Michigan back in April as well.<\/p>\n Now, a little more than a month after that unofficial visit, it appears the Wolverines have taken a huge lead in his recruitment. Late last week, Rivals\u2019 Allen Trieu and On3\u2019s Ethan McDowell<\/a> ($) both submitted predictions for the 6-foot-5, 220-pounder from Warren, Ohio to eventually commit to Michigan.<\/p>\n Defensive ends coach Lewis Powell is Burch\u2019s primary recruiter, and the two of them have formed a pretty tight bond so far.<\/p>\n \u201cHe just loves his players like they\u2019re his family or sons,\u201d Burch said. \u201cThat means a lot to me. I love how he holds himself. He\u2019s a great coach.\u201d<\/p>\n We are still a long ways away from 2028 class members having to sign their letter of intent, but it\u2019s clear that the Wolverines have laid the groundwork to establish the early lead with Burch. He holds other offers from blue bloods like Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State and others, but Michigan will be really tough to beat here.<\/p>\n Michigan offers 2027 DL prospect<\/p>\n Michigan recently made an intriguing offer in the 2027 class last week, extending a scholarship to defensive tackle Amanaki Henoa<\/a>. The 6-foot-4, 310-pounder is originally a rugby player from New Zealand, but moved to the state of Oregon last year in hopes of eventually playing college football.<\/p>\n However, his hopes and dreams took a hit when the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) denied him eligibility. He continued to practice and train with his team, but unfortunately was unable to play in actual games last season. He has since transferred to Lake Christian Academy in Layton, Utah, and is looking forward to playing his one and only year of high school football before taking his talents to the college level.<\/p>\n Speaking with The Michigan Insider\u2019s Brice Marich<\/a> ($), Henoa detailed what it was like getting his very first scholarship offer from a school like Michigan.<\/p>\n \u201cMy high school coach, Ray Stowers (been in communication with) coach Lewis Powell and let\u2019s just say I passed the eye test (for them),\u201d Henoa said. \u201cI couldn\u2019t believe my first offer ever is from Michigan. I still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d<\/p>\n Powell appears to be the lead recruiter here \u2014 at least for now \u2014 and much like with Burch, Powell has made a big impression in the early goings on Henoa.<\/p>\n \u201cCoach Powell is a great man,\u201d he said. \u201cHe has a talent to see potential in kids who are under the radar and I\u2019m blessed to be one of the one kids. We also talked about my background and where I came from.<\/p>\n \u201cIt means a lot, especially Michigan being my first offer ever. It\u2019s crazy. I still can\u2019t believe it. This offer is putting together my story and journey.\u201d<\/p>\n Moving forward, Henoa plans on checking out a game in Ann Arbor this fall.<\/p>\n 2028 QB talks early interest in Michigan<\/p>\n