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Does Michigan still have a chance with 5-star Nyckoles Harbor?

Things may not be looking up right now, though the Wolverines might still have a chance.

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When it comes to five-star 2023 athlete Nyckoles Harbor, most Michigan football fans are unsure what to think. On the one hand, the Wolverines have been hot on Harbor’s trial for over a year; however, on the other hand, Harbor has now landed two consecutive crystal balls to commit to South Carolina.

The debate will be settled this Wednesday when Harbor announces his commitment. Do the Wolverines still have a fighting chance?

Harbor is a must-get for Michigan football

Nyckoles Harbor is one of the most sought-after recruits in the 2023 cycle, and for some time now, Michigan football has been the favorite to land him. Harbor is a 247 Sports five-star recruit (0.9901 composite) — he is ranked as the No. 15 player in the nation, No. 1 athlete, and No. 1 player in D.C. Harbor is a product of Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, D.C.

Do the Wolverines have a chance with Nyckoles Harbor?

On February 1st, Nyckoles Harbor will announce his commitment — Michigan football is said to be among his top choices. Yet, in the world of college football, being among a recruit’s top choices means nothing — Harbor will either be heading to Ann Arbor or he won’t.

Michigan football is among Harbor’s top 5; however, South Carolina received another crystal ball for Harbor yesterday (Monday), so things have not been looking good as of late.

I would not count the Wolverines out of the race just yet, but at the same time, I would not be too hopeful as a Michigan fan for Harbor’s commitment. On Wednesday, everything will sort itself out — it would be a massive grab for the Wolverines to land Harbor; however, I am not expecting him to wear a Winged Helmet this fall by any means. In other words, don’t count Michigan football out just yet, but I wouldn’t hold your breath.

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Michigan’s recruiting class shoots into top 3 after series of commitments

The Wolverines’ class ranks among the nation’s best right now.

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ANN ARBOR, MI — Most Maize and Blue fans have noticed that the Wolverines are getting hot on the recruiting trail right now. As of late, Michigan has landed a number of the nation’s best prospects, and over the past two days alone, Michigan football has pulled two top-ranked four-star recruits from the Buckeye state. Now, with nine players committed for the 2024 cycle, the Wolverines’ efforts have been paying off as they boast a top 3 recruiting class.

Michigan football recruiting class shoots into top 3

On Tuesday, Michigan football landed the highest rated recruit in its class so far: four-star running back Jordan Marshall, who picked the Wolverines over the Buckeyes this week. The day after, Michigan landed another four-star from Ohio: Ben Roebuck, an offensive tackle from St. Edward High School.

The Wolverines’ two commitments this week put the class up to nine commits thus far, boasting an average rating of 90.58 and totaling 165.36 recruiting points. Of the nine commits that have picked Michigan football thus far, six are ranked as four-stars on 247 Sports; the other three are three-stars. Michigan football currently sits at No. 3 in the class rankings, only behind LSU and Georgia of the SEC.

Not only is Michigan’s class a top 3 recruiting class, but the Wolverines also boast the best class in the Big Ten, above schools like Ohio State (15), Penn State (22), and others. Here are the nine players that Michigan football has landed thus far:

  • Jordan Marshall (RB)
  • Jacob Oden (ATH)
  • Hogan Hansen (TE)
  • Mason Curtis (LB)
  • Luke Hamilton (OL)
  • Ted Hammond (DL)
  • Ben Roebuck (OL)
  • Manuel Beigel (DL)
  • Zach Ludwig (LB)


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Michigan football gets new crystal ball for four-star 2024 wide receiver

The Wolverines aren’t done landing huge prospects yet!

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Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Roman Wilson (14) leaps for a touchdown catch against the TCU Horned Frogs in the second half of the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

ANN ARBOR, MI — As many already know, the Michigan Wolverines are starting to get red hot on the 2024 recruiting trail. Over the past 48 hours, two major four-star Ohio recruits have committed to Michigan football, and recently, the Wolverines landed another huge crystal ball for a 247 Sports four-star wide receiver recruit.

Michigan football lands crystal ball for 2024 four-star wide receiver

On Tuesday afternoon, 247 Sports director of recruiting Steve Wiltfong placed a massive crystal ball for the Michigan football team. According to Wiltfong (and others), the Wolverines are set to land Channing Goodwin, a top-ranked player in North Carolina.

According to 247 Sports, Goodwin is rated as a four-star recruit and ranks as the No. 241 player in the 2024 recruiting class, the No. 38 wide receiver in his class, and the No. 7 player in the state of North Carolina. Wiltfong is not the only insider predicting Goodwin to Michigan, either; so far, Goodwin has four crystal balls, all of which are for the Michigan football program.

In addition to 247’s crystal balls, the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine gives the Michigan Wolverines a 97.3% chance of landing the four-star wideout. As Michigan continues to prove that it can successfully throw the ball and win titles, the Wolverines will keep landing some top-ranked receivers and quarterbacks; now, Michigan football needs to turn the crystal ball predictions into a full on commitment from Goodwin.



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Michigan football lands four-star offensive lineman from Ohio

The Wolverines landed a major commitment on Wednesday

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Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh gestures from the sidelines against the TCU Horned Frogs in the second half of the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

ANN ARBOR, MI — On Wednesday, the Michigan Wolverines landed yet another massive commitment. As of late, the Michigan football team has been seeing tons of great recruiting news — from major crystal balls to a series of huge commitments, Jim Harbaugh and his Wolverines are getting back on the saddle when it comes to high school recruiting. Today, Michigan landed a four-star offensive lineman from the state of Ohio.

Michigan football lands massive commitment from four-star lineman from OH

Ben Roebuck — a four-star offensive tackle from St. Edward High School in Ohio — has committed to the Michigan football team. Roebuck is a massive offensive tackle recruit; he stands at 6-foot-7 and weighs in at 320-pounds, and is ranked as the No. 12 player in Ohio and No. 31 offensive tackle by Rivals.

Here is what the four-star lineman had to say about Michigan football and why he committed (per On3):

“It really just felt like home. I’ve been to the majority of the Big 10 schools and seen everything and the way Michigan just does it is better. They go all out for everything that they do. After being there you really understand why they’re the winningest program ever and that they’re going to keep it that way.

“I’d say I’m closest with either Coach Clink or Coach Moore. Coach Clink’s one of my favorite coaches I’ve ever met. He’s all around a great dude. Coach Moore is the one who offered me and who I committed with and he’s been on me for months now about committing and it finally paid off … I was an OSU fan growing up, but then I grew up and realized that Michigan was the place to be. Go Blue.”



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