UCLA long snapper transfer Trent Middleton commits to Michigan

Michigan football added another transfer from the Big Ten on Thursday with the commitment of former UCLA long snapper Trent Middleton. He stands at 6-foot-3 and 225 pounds, and has three years of eligibility remaining.

Middleton was a preferred walk-on at UCLA, and also held a scholarship from UNLV, according to On3.

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Michigan football lands UCLA long snapper Trent Middleton

Kohl’s had Middleton ranked as the No. 7 long snapper in the country in 2023.

Via the Kohl’s website:

“Kohl’s Kicking, Punting, and Long Snapping Camps provides the single biggest stage for kickers, punters, and long snappers in America and is the most trusted evaluation resource by college coaches. The Kohl’s Kicking program is chosen by elite NFL, collegiate, and high school specialists for training and exposure.”

Kohl’s’ National Lead Long Snapping Coach and Evaluator Casey Casper wrote this evaluation for Middleton as a recruit:

“Middleton attended the Kohl’s California Showcase and displayed he has everything it takes to play and start at the Power 5 level. He has tremendous size and ability which will allow him to play in a pro style or shield punt scheme. Middleton finished off the camp with the highest overall score in the country for the 2023 class. He scored on all of his long snaps with an average snap time of .68 seconds. Middleton is the complete package and one of the best all around high school snappers I have had the pleasure of working with.”

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