On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine: Michigan trending for IOL Nathan Efobi

Cumming (Ga.) South Forsyth offensive lineman Nathan Efobi has taken a slow and steady approach to his recruiting process.

The 6-foot-4, 282-pounder made a handful of campus visits this spring, but waited until this past weekend to make his first official visit — a trip to Michigan. Following that trip, the Wolverines are trending in a big way to land Efobi, according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM).

Michigan received an expert pick from TheWolverine.com’s EJ Holland over the weekend, pushing their chances of landing him up to 92.4 percent. Georgia Tech, Georgia, Duke, Penn State and a handful of others are all running below 1.5 percent.

Efobi told Holland prior to the visit that he plans to make his commitment decision prior to the December signing period, but doesn’t have a date solidified yet. He also hopes to take trips to Miami and Penn State.

Nathan Efobi Recruiting Profile

Efobi is the No. 572 overall prospect in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He ranks as the nation’s No. 52 offensive lineman and the No. 55 player in the state of Georgia.

On3 is much higher on him than the other recruiting services though, per the Industry Comparison. In the most recent On300 rankings, he was tabbed as the country’s No. 128 overall prospect, No. 10 offensive linemen and No. 12 senior in the Peach State.

Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power writes this about Efobi as a prospect:

“Athletic, powerful two-way lineman who projects on the offensive interior long-term. Measured at 6-foot-3.5, 285 pounds with a 6-foot-9 wing-span prior to his junior season. Lines up at both offensive tackle spots for his high school. Strong at the point of attack, using his considerable upper body strength to stun and quickly neutralize opposing defensive linemen. Does a nice job getting low as a run blocker. Works to finish blocks. Needs to continue working on his hand placement and technique.

… Moves well at the second level. Also flashes his athletic ability and movement skills as a defensive lineman. Shows high-end movement skills on that side of the ball, chasing down plays in pursuit. Looks like a nimble, explosive athlete. Doubles as a top thrower in the shot put, finishing 4th in the state meet with a throw of 52-8.75 feet. Also younger for the class, not turning 18 until May of his senior year. Should tap into his upside once focusing on the offensive line at the college level.”