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Nebraska making a push for top four-star Michigan football target

This four-star Michigan football target is highly sought-after by Nebraska.

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3 months ago

June 21, 2023

Michigan football, Nebraska, Jacob Smith

Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Joey Velazquez (29) against the TCU Horned Frogs during the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sport

The Wolverines pushed hard to land both of the Smith brothers — Jerod Smith is already committed to the Maize and Blue, and Jacob Smith has become a priority over the past few months. Right now, the Maize and Blue appear to be in great shape with this top four-star Michigan football target, yet the Nebraska Cornhuskers are making a strong push as well.

Nebraska making push for four-star Michigan football target

Last weekend, the four-star Michigan football target visited Lincoln for an official visit with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Huskers, along with their new head coach Matt Rhule, have been aggressively pursuing Jacob Smith for the past few months. Recent reports indicate that Nebraska is highly interested in securing his commitment, just as Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines, who have already recruited Jacob’s brother, Jerod, have been.

Nebraska has emerged as a formidable competitor within the Big Ten on the recruiting trail since the arrival of their new head coach. This situation demands close attention from Michigan football as they navigate the recruitment process. Nonetheless, the Wolverines maintain a substantial lead in the Recruiting Prediction Machine and crystal balls.

Following Smith’s visit to Nebraska, the prominent four-star Michigan football target announced his upcoming unofficial visit to Ann Arbor on the 23rd. This development is excellent news for the Maize and Blue as they seek to secure their 23rd commitment for the 2024 cycle during the summer — it bodes well for the Wolverines seeing as Michigan is getting him back on campus just weeks after his official visit with the Maize and Blue. Additionally, Michigan can now sort out any impact that the Huskers had on Smith last weekend.

According to the 247 Sports rankings, Jacob Smith is a four-star linebacker, ranked as the 229th national recruit, the 15th linebacker in his class, and the 5th recruit in the state of Connecticut. He is a significant target for the Wolverines, and with the emergence of another prominent Big Ten program in the mix, Michigan football fans should closely monitor this recruitment throughout the summer.

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Michigan football quarterback commit posts another impressive stat line

Future Michigan football quarterback Jadyn Davis had yet another incredible game over the weekend.

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3 days ago

September 24, 2023

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Michigan football, Jadyn Davis, 2024 recruiting class, Providence Day, quarterback

Providence Day (NC) is now six games into the 2023 high school football season, and so far, elite Michigan football quarterback commit Jadyn Davis (2024 recruiting class) is yet to throw an interception. Last Friday, Davis and his team won yet again, improving to 5-0 on the year, with the future Wolverine posting another impressive stat line and improving his season numbers once again.

Michigan football quarterback commit continues to impress

Jadyn Davis is an elite Michigan football quarterback commit, there is no doubt about that. While Davis was once a five-star, he was recently moved down (during the spring) in the rankings to four-star status, which is something that feels likely to change if he continues to play at this level.

Jadyn Davis posts another head-turning stat line

Last Friday, ahead of his future team’s victory over Rutgers, Jadyn Davis led Providence Day High School to yet another blowout victory. Once again, Davis pitched a near-perfect ball game, further bolstering his incredible 2023 season stat line. He completed 15 of his 18 passes (over 83% completion) for a whopping 277 yards and a trio of touchdowns with no interceptions.

Per MaxPreps, Jadyn Davis is now 85 for 111 (nearly 77% completion) for 1,485 passing yards, 17 passing touchdowns, and no interceptions. Additionally, Davis has one rushing touchdown this fall.

Michigan football 2024 recruiting class is in good hands

Right now, Davis remains a four-star; however, as the future Michigan football quarterback continues to shine, expect his rankings to rise ahead of National Signing Day for the 2024 recruiting class.

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LOOK: Elite Michigan football commit went off last night

Yet again, this elite Michigan football commit has himself an incredible game last night.

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5 days ago

September 23, 2023

CJ Mangum

Michigan football, Jordan Marshall, 2024 recruiting class

If you follow our recruiting coverage, you likely already know who I am about to talk about — elite Michigan football commit Jordan Marshall (RB), the No. 1 commit in the Wolverines’ 2024 recruiting class. Marshall, a four-star RB and the No. 2 player in the state of Ohio (On3), had himself yet another impressive game last night, breaking the 100+ yard mark on the ground for the sixth-straight game this fall.

Elite Michigan football commit Jordan Marshall goes off once again

Last night, Jordan Marshall played in his sixth high school football game of his senior season. Once again, Marshall went off, breaking the 100-yard mark and more en route to his team’s third victory of the 2023 season.

Marshall, a running back, is an elite Michigan football commit in the 2024 recruiting class and has truly been proving his insane talent level throughout the season. Last night, once again, Marshall impressed, rushing for 131 yards on 16 carries (7.9 yards per carry) and another touchdown during his team’s win. He also hauled in a pass for an additional three yards.

The 2024 recruiting class is looking good for the Wolverines

On the season, Jordan Marshall has now ran for over 100 yards and scored at least one touchdown in every game this season, which has many Michigan football fans buzzing about the future of the program.

Jordan Marshall is currently rated as a four-star commit by On3 — he ranks as the No. 31 player nationally, the No. 2 running back in his class, and the No. 2 player in the state of Ohio.

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Four-star Michigan football target expected to commit soon

This four-star Michigan football target is about to announce his commitment.

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6 days ago

September 21, 2023

CJ Mangum

Michigan football, recruiting, 2024 recruiting class, Brian Robinson

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The Wolverines are one of the five remaining teams for Brian Robinson, a blue-chip edge rusher from Ohio, who is reportedly close to making a college decision. Robinson, who was once a prominent four-star Michigan football target in the 2024 recruiting class, was initially strongly leaning towards Michigan, but now it appears to be more uncertain. His commitment would be a significant and unexpected acquisition for Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines.

Four-star Michigan football target Brian Robinson close to a final call

According to recent reports, Brian Robinson is nearing a decision and aims to conclude his recruitment within the next week or so. Robinson is currently ranked as the No. 131 recruit in the 2024 recruiting class. Given that the Wolverines have recently lost a substantial amount of talent on the defensive side of the football, especially at edge rusher, Robinson could be a major addition for Jim Harbaugh.

It doesn’t appear that Robinson is favoring the Wolverines right now, although Michigan football recruiting has seen significant changes recently, so anything is possible. At one point this year, it seemed highly likely that Ann Arbor would be Robinson’s eventual destination; however, his recruitment has become much more complicated in recent months.

If Jim Harbaugh can land Robinson, it would be huge for the 2024 recruiting class

The remaining schools in contention, aside from Michigan football, are Maryland, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Penn State. According to the RPM, Robinson’s preferred landing spot right now is the Kentucky Wildcats, with the Maize and Blue firmly in contention at the No. 2 spot.

As per the On3 industry rankings, Robinson is a highly sought-after four-star Michigan football target, ranking as the No. 131 player nationally, the No. 9 edge rusher in the 2024 recruiting class, and the No. 5 player in the state of Ohio.