Where Michigan stands in updated 2024 On3 Consensus national team recruiting rankings

Michigan has jumped to No. 13 in the 2024 On3 Consensus National Team Recruiting Rankings board following the verbal commitment of Cincinnati (Ohio.) St. Xavier three-star defensive lineman Ted Hammond.

Hammond becomes the fifth rising junior to join the Wolverines in the 2024 cycle. Ranked as the No. 14 overall prospect in the state of Ohio, per the On3 Consensus, Hammond chose Michigan over offers from Oklahoma, Washington, Louisville, Pitt, Vanderbilt, Iowa, Cincinnati, Kentucky, and others.  

Hammond made multiple visits to Ann Arbor this past year, including a game day visit in the fall and two facility tours during the prior offseason. Defensive line coach Mike Elston and area recruiter Steve Clinkscale formally offered Hammond earlier this month, who immediately returned over the weekend for Michigan’s Junior Day event.

“First off, I would like to thank God for all the opportunities, gift, and talents that he has blessed me with,” Hammond said via Twitter. “I wouldn’t be in this position without him. Secondly, I would like to thank my family for being with me throughout this recruiting process by always supporting and love me. I love you all. Lastly, I would like to thank my coaches. For pushing me to be the best version of myself every day. Also, Coach Elston and Coach (Jim) Harbaugh for believing in me and giving me this amazing opportunity.

“With that being said, I’m beyond blessed to commit to the University of Michigan! #GoBlue #A.M.D.G”

Michigan 2024 Recruiting Class

Before Wednesday, the Wolverines were still ranked in the top 15 in the country for 2024, but now enjoy four Top 400 commits nationally. The addition of Hammond brought Michigan to a total score of 90.678 which sits slightly above Penn State at 90.582, USC at 90.580, and Arkansas at 90.478

Rounding out the five-man class are On300 tight end Hogan Hansen, On300 interior offensive lineman Luke Hamilton, On300 linebacker Mason Curtis, and three-star defensive lineman Manuel Beigel. Multiple 2024 defensive line targets remain on Michigan’s board, including Top 100 tackle Justin Scott, Top 100 EDGE Dylan Stewart, On300 EDGE Brian Robinson, and Top 100 EDGE Dylan Stephenson.

2024 Big Ten Recruiting Rankings

The Wolverines currently sit No. 3 in the Big Ten, trailing only Ohio State and Michigan State. Only three schools in the conference don’t have a commit in 2024 in Nebraska, Purdue, and Indiana. 

1. Ohio State (3)

2. Michigan State (10)

3. Michigan (13)

4. Penn State (14)

5. Iowa (21)

6. Wisconsin (26)

7. Maryland (34) 

8. Rutgers (37)

9. Minnesota (45)

8. Rutgers (43)

10. Illinois (50)

11. Northwestern (51)