Michigan commits make massive jumps in updated On3 recruiting rankings

On3 released its updated On300 rankings for the 2025 recruiting class on Monday afternoon, which saw significant changes for Michigan commits.

Washington (D.C.) Gonzaga safety Kainoa Winston is the highest rated verbal pledge in the class and stayed put at No. 103.

Winston committed to Michigan in mid-June, just a couple of weeks after his official visit. The highly touted DMV prospect was considered a Penn State lean for the majority of the cycle. However, new Michigan secondary coach LaMar Morgan did a fantastic job of winning him over.

A trio of Michigan commits made massive jumps in the rankings, including New Orleans (La.) Archbishop Shaw running back Jasper Parker, who moved up from three-star recruit to No. 185.

Parker committed to Michigan while on his official visit last month, choosing the U-M over offers from fellow finalists Duke, Georgia Tech and Oklahoma State. Parker flew a bit under the radar during the recruiting process, but a reevaluation of his film proved to be key in his rankings rise.

Parker’s teammate, New Orleans (La.) Archbishop Shaw wide receiver Jacob Washington, also made a big move in the rankings, vaulting from three-star recruit to No. 246. Washington committed to Michigan on Victors Weekend last month and fills a huge hole for the Wolverines as a true big-bodied pass catcher on the outside.

Palatine (Ill.) High EDGE Jaylen Williams was yet another rankings riser, moving up from three-star recruit to No. 252. Williams has been listed as a defensive lineman on On3, but the Wolverines love his ability as a bigger EDGE in their defensive scheme. Williams committed to Michigan last month over offers from Miami, Wisconsin and more.  

Fort Myers (Fla.) Bishop Verot quarterback Carter Smith and Alpharetta (Ga.) High EDGE Julius Holly both received minor bumps in the rankings. Smith moved up 14 spots from No. 209 to No. 185, while Holly moved up eight spots from No. 236 to No. 228.

Oak Park (Ill.) Fenwick defensive lineman Nate Marshall was once the highest ranked recruit in the class. However, he tumbled 50 spots from No. 70 to No. 120. Marshall is a talented prospect in the trenches, but his tweener build has raised questions about where exactly he’ll fit in at the next level.

Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy running back Donovan Johnson also received a drop, moving down 56 spots from No. 242 to No. 298. Johnson suffered a torn ACL last year and did not partake in any offseason activities. He will have a chance to move back up the rankings with a strong senior season.

Michigan has 13 commits in its 2025 recruiting class, which ranks No. 17 nationally, per the On3 Industry Ranking.