Michigan commits move up in latest 2026 recruiting rankings update
Michigan defensive back commit Brody Jennings was one of the biggest risers in the latest On300 rankings update for the 2026 recruiting class.
Jennings moved up 135 spots from No. 265 to No. 130 nationally. Jennings is also ranked as the No. 15 cornerback in the country.
Jennings’ rankings bump comes after a strong junior season at Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin. Jennings transferred to the Florida powerhouse last offseason and proved to be one of the top defensive players in the Sunshine State.
At 6-foot-1, 175 pounds, Jennings is a tall, rangy corner with plenty of upside. Jennings saw his recruiting stock blow up last month as schools like Alabama, Georgia and Ole Miss all put offers on the table.
Jennings has been committed to Michigan since last summer. He is set to make an unofficial visit to Michigan on March 22 and will return for his official visit on June 20.
With that said, Jennings also has unofficial visits scheduled with Florida and Florida State and will make summer official visits to Alabama and Georgia.
“I’m taking it all in,” Jennings said. “I’m building relationships with other coaches, but my strongest relationships are still with Coach (Sherrone) Moore and Coach (LaMar) Morgan. I’m going to play at a high level, and if others want to offer me, I’m grateful. But I’m locked in with Michigan. I’m 100 percent Michigan.”
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Jennings is one of two commits in Michigan’s 2026 recruiting class. The other is Dallas (Texas) Parish Episcopal wide receiver Jaylen Pile, who remained a three-star prospect in this update.
Pile did move up 25 spots in the wide receiver position rankings. He was previously the No. 154 wide receiver nationally and is now the No. 129 wide receiver nationally.
Pile is coming off back-to-back solid performances at two major offseason events — Under Armour Dallas and The Sevens. He also had a productive junior season that saw him log 63 receptions for 1,367 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Pile committed to Michigan in October and has been solid ever since. He is set to make an unofficial visit on March 20 and will return for his official visit on June 20.
“I’m locked in,” Pile said. “I don’t want to burn bridges, and nothing is ever official until you sign on the dotted line. But I’m pretty locked in. You can feel the love from Michigan. It’s like a family. Everybody wants to see everybody win. I want to be at Michigan. I can see myself thriving there.”
Michigan’s 2026 recruiting class is currently ranked No. 56 nationally.
