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Michigan football recruiting: Get ready for a Maize and Blue rampage

Michigan football recruiting is on a roll right now, but Jim Harbaugh claims he hopes to get his team on a rampage.

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Oct 7, 2017; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh (right) gets set to lead the team onto the field prior to the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

The Michigan football recruiting efforts have been elite as of late, boasting two top-5 classes (2024 and 2025) and trending for countless top-rated players nationally. Additionally, coming off the heels of two-straight Big Ten title wins, College Football Playoff appearances, and more, Jim Harbaugh and his program have as much momentum (if not more) as anyone in the nation heading into the 2023 season. From here, Harbaugh claims that his program’s current success is great, but he wants to take things to another level.

Michigan football kicks things into a new gear in 2021-2022

The Michigan football program felt close to greatness during the first five years of Jim Harbaugh’s tenure — finishing with 10 wins three times, 9 wins once, and 8 wins once — though ‘The Game’ and post-season play appeared to be the team’s downfall. In 2020, Jim Harbaugh led the Wolverines to a 2-4 record in what is widely regarded as one of the worst seasons in Michigan football history; though he followed it with one of the best.

In 2021, the Wolverines finally broke through their glass ceiling against all odds — Michigan downed Penn State and, somehow, the 2nd-ranked Buckeyes en route to Harbaugh’s second Big Ten East title. Michigan beat a top-15 Iowa squad by 38 points in the program’s first-ever Big Ten title game and made a trip to the CFP for the first time, though fell short against the eventual national champions in the Orange Bowl.

The season after Michigan’s program-changing campaign in 2021, the Wolverines replicated their success with yet another incredible season. Michigan football finished with a perfect 12-0 record for the first time since 1997, downing Michigan State, Penn State, and Ohio State by 20+ points respectively; the Wolverines saw another blowout win in the Big Ten title game before falling short in the Fiesta Bowl against TCU. Still, for the first time since the mid-1940s, the Michigan football program finished ranked in the top-3 in back-to-back years; 2022 was also the winningest season in program history with 13 victories throughout the year. This fall, with over 80% of the team’s production returning and more, the program appears to have its best shot at a national title this millennium.

Michigan football recruiting success shows program growth

After going 13-1 last year, you would think that the 2023 Michigan football recruiting class was one of the best in Michigan history; that was not the case. In fact, the Wolverines’ class hardly ranked in the top 20 nationally, and was one of Harbaugh’s worst since taking over as head coach in Ann Arbor. Now, after shutting down more NFL rumors and dealing with the NCAA’s foolishness, Michigan football recruiting has made an astounding instant turnaround, and currently has the No. 1 ranked class in the nation for the 2024 class.

For the Wolverines, this is huge, especially since Jim Harbaugh is not well-known as a good spring recruiter. So far, Michigan football recruiting has locked down 15 commits, and is expected to add even more talent in the near future. Still, despite this success, Jim Harbaugh says he wants to kick things up a notch.

“I don’t know if we’re on a roll yet, but I feel like we’re on a roll,” Jim Harbaugh said. “We just want to keep it going. Hopefully we’ll be on rampage here soon.”

If this is a sign of things to come, get ready for Michigan football recruiting and the Wolverines’ on-field performance to go from great to elite. A Maize and Blue rampage may be on its way this year.



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Michigan football recruiting facing huge test with major five-star visitor

Michigan football is trending in a great direction with yet another five-star target.

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The 2024 Michigan football recruiting efforts have been exceptional recently, securing 17 hard commits and counting. Their impressive performance has propelled them to the No. 2 spot in the composite rankings. As official visit season approaches, the Wolverines are gaining momentum, and their latest achievement is securing an official visit from highly sought-after five-star wide receiver, Ryan Wingo.

Michigan football recruiting locks in huge official visit with Ryan Wingo

Wingo is currently ranked among the top wide receiver recruits in the nation and holds a prominent position in the 247 Sports rankings. The 2024 Michigan football recruiting class already includes an exceptional five-star quarterback commit, Jadyn Davis from North Carolina, but only has one wide receiver commit. Therefore, securing a talent like Wingo would be a significant boost for the Wolverines in this recruiting cycle.

Measuring at 6-foot-2 and weighing 190 pounds, Wingo is an impressive prospect in the 2024 recruiting class. He has caught the attention of Jim Harbaugh and his coaching staff, who consider him a priority target. While there are indications that Wingo may be leaning towards the Georgia Bulldogs, the unpredictable nature of official visits makes it difficult to determine his final decision.

His official visit is scheduled for June 9th-11th, which will be a crucial period for the Wolverines’ recruiting efforts as they will be hosting a number of top targets.

National Championship caliber expectations for the 2024 class add pressure to land five-star commits

The 2024 Michigan football recruiting class has already generated substantial hype, with some even suggesting it has the potential to compete for a national championship. Adding a player of Wingo’s caliber, an elite talent hailing from St. Louis, MO, would be yet another significant victory for Jim Harbaugh and his recruiting efforts.

To stay competitive with the best in college football, the Wolverines must continue to recruit at the highest level. So far, their progress has been promising, but they must maintain their intensity throughout the summer to retain their elite status.



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Michigan football recruiting: Jadyn Davis politely shutting down other programs

The Wolverines have a strong bond with their 5-star quarterback commit, Jadyn Davis.

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Oct 12, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh removes his headset during the second half of the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Allio-USA TODAY Sports

One of the biggest Michigan football recruiting wins under head coach Jim Harbaugh was the commitment of Jadyn Davis, who officially turned to Maize and Blue at the end of March. Despite his commitment to Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines, many programs are still pushing to flip Davis. However, the interest is not mutual.

Jadyn Davis’s commitment to Michigan football is unwavering

Jadyn Davis has been making major national headlines for Michigan football recruiting as of late. The Wolverines’ five-star quarterback commit recently earned a bid to the Elite 11 finals and has been named one of college football’s top committed recruits, among other accolades.

According to the 247 Sports composite rankings, which are the go-to rankings for college football recruiting, Davis is a five-star quarterback. He ranks as the No. 26 recruit nationally, the No. 4 quarterback in the class, and the No. 1 recruit in the state of North Carolina.

According to Davis, despite his outgoing and steadfast commitment to Jim Harbaugh‘s 2024 Michigan football recruiting class, teams are still testing the waters and looking to steal his commitment from the Wolverines.

However, Davis himself states that he is doing his best to redirect any outside interest as kindly as he can.

“I try to keep it respectful, but I tell them that I’m fully committed to the University of Michigan,” Jadyn Davis told ON3 earlier this month that. “I’ve tried to sway them to guys that I know that’s on my team that they should be looking out for. I don’t want them to have a bad taste in their mouth off interacting with me.”

“I know this is a business,” he continued. “Football works in mysterious ways. I go, ‘Look at this freshman right guard or this freshman receiver that’s going to be a dog in the future.’”

The future is bright in Ann Arbor

The Michigan football recruiting class currently holds the No. 2 ranking in the country. It has gathered an impressive 17 hard commitments, which is the highest number among all programs heading into the month of June. Jadyn Davis serves as the cornerstone of this class, and alongside other talented recruits, the Wolverines are building a future that holds the potential for a national championship run, further extending the legacy of the winningest college football program of all-time.



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Four-star Michigan football commit jumps over 100 spots in rankings update

A four-star Michigan football commit is starting to get a lot of national attention.

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The 2024 recruiting class rankings were recently updated by 247 Sports, meaning all major networks’ average ratings have been changed. According to the ON3 Industry Rankings, Ted Hammond, a four-star Michigan football commit and an offensive lineman from St. Xavier High School in Ohio, has made an impressive jump of 103 spots in the newest rankings, further strengthening the Wolverines’ top-ranked class.

Four-star Michigan football commit Ted Hammond jumps over 100 spots in newest rankings update

Ted Hammond is a prominent four-star commit for the Michigan football team in the 2024 recruiting class. He has been committed to the Wolverines since January and is a foundational member of a class that boasts both quality and quantity as Michigan approaches the official visit season next month.

Currently, the Wolverines have secured an impressive 17 hard commitments (and counting) in the 2024 class, placing them at No. 2 in the composite rankings.

In the previous rankings, Ted Hammond was ranked at No. 491 overall, despite being considered one of the class’s more underrated prospects. Now, Hammond is steadily climbing the rankings as he enters his final year of high school football, and he has jumped an astonishing 103 spots higher in the latest rankings update.

With the updated industry rankings, Ted Hammond, the four-star Michigan football commit, is now ranked at No. 388 overall. Additionally, he is ranked as the No. 35 defensive lineman and the No. 14 recruit in the state of Ohio in the newest rankings. While Hammond may not be the flashiest or most impressive commit for Michigan thus far, he is undeniably a core member of the class and a valuable addition for the Wolverines.



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