Michigan lands commitment from key TE target Zack Marshall

Michigan has scored another win on the recruiting trail.

Carlsbad (Calif.) High tight end Zack Marshall gave the Wolverines a verbal commitment on Saturday afternoon. A three-star prospect, Marshall picked U-M over offers from Arizona, Cal, Utah, Washington State and others.

Marshall’s decision comes just a couple of weeks after Michigan hosted him for an unofficial visit at its annual BBQ at The Big House recruiting event.

“The Michigan BBQ was a great time,” Marshall said. “They really take care of their players and recruits. I’m so grateful to have received an offer to play for the amazing program. I really love the whole coaching staff and people within the organization.”

Michigan notched a commitment from four-star tight end Deakon Tonielli earlier this summer and planned on only taking one prospect at the position this cycle.

However, new Michigan tight ends coach Grant Newsome brought Marshall in for a workout and was extremely impressed with his performance. In fact, Marshall earned an offer before leaving Ann Arbor.

Marshall recorded 44 receptions for 1,012 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior at Solona Beach (Calif.) Santa Fe Christian as a junior last season. He recently transferred to Carlsbad and will play there as a senior.

At 6-foot-4, 220 pounds, Marshall is ranked as the No. 36 athlete and No. 688 overall prospect nationally, per the On3 Consensus.

Overall, Michigan holds 14 verbal pledges — Marshall, On300 offensive lineman Evan Link, Consensus four-star running back Cole Cabana, three-star running back Benjamin Hall, three-star wide receiver Fredrick Moore, three-star wide receiver Semaj Morgan, four-star tight end Deakon Tonielli, Consensus four-star offensive lineman Amir Herring, three-star defensive lineman Brooks Bahr, On300 EDGE Enow Etta, On300 EDGE Collins Acheampong, three-star EDGE Aymeric Koumba, On300 linebacker Semaj Bridgeman and three-star kicker Adam Samaha.

Michigan entered the day ranked No. 24 in the On3 Consensus national team recruiting rankings.