Meet The Commits: Updated Overview of Michigan's 2024 recruiting class

Michigan is tied for first with the most 2024 verbal commitments (28) across the Power 5 level.

Possessing three pledges ranked in the Top 100, according to the On3 Industry Rankings, a weighted average that utilizes all four primary recruiting media companies, Michigan is also No. 6 overall on the 2024 On3 Industry National Team Recruiting Rankings. 

The Wolverine takes a deep dive on all 28 commits and how Michigan was able to land each athlete. 

RB Jordan Marshall

Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
School: Archbishop Moeller
Height: 5-foot-10 1/2
Weight: 200lbs
On3 Ranking: No. 31 Overall, No. 2 Running Back, No. 2 in Ohio 
NIL Valuation: $137K
Other Notable Offers: Ohio State, Wisconsin, Penn State, Tennessee, Oregon, Auburn
How We Got Here: Jordan Marshall originally planned to schedule a commitment date during the month of July but shut down his recruitment shortly following a third unofficial visit to Michigan in March. Beating out Ohio State in a highly publicized fashion, running backs coach Mike Hart led the efforts to establish close relationships and daily communication with Marshall and his parents. 
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QB Jadyn Davis

Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
School: Providence Day School
Height: 6-foot-0 1/2
Weight: 190lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 66 Overall, No. 7 Quarterback, No. 1 in North Carolina
NIL Valuation: $394K
Other Notable Offers: Clemson, Georgia, North Carolina, Penn State, Tennessee, Ohio State
How We Got Here: Jadyn Davis made his public commitment on ESPN’s SportsCenter a little more than 24 hours before Michigan’s spring game in April Taking five total unofficial visits to Ann Arbor going back to June of last year, Davis and his family connected well with Michigan quarterbacks coach Kirk Campbell on his March return and went ahead with a decision shortly afterwards. 
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TE Brady Prieskorn

Hometown: Rochester Hills, Michigan 
School: Rochester Adams
Height: 6-foot-5 1/2
Weight: 225lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 84 Overall, No. 7 Tight End, No. 2 in Michigan
NIL Valuation: $119K
Other Notable Offers: Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Penn State, Ole Miss, Miami 
How We Got Here: Brady Prieskorn dropped a Top 8 list in mid-March that included Michigan and later went back to campus that same week to be with the coaching staff again. Prieskorn was long regarded as the top tight end target on Michigan’s board this cycle with assistant coach Grant Newsome now locking in two commits at the position in back-to-back classes. 
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OT Andrew Sprague

Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
School: Rockhurst High
Height: 6-foot-8
Weight: 295lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 152 Overall, No. 11 Offensive Tackle, No. 5 in Missouri
NIL Valuation: $96K
Other Notable Offers: USC, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, LSU, Oregon, Penn State
How We Got Here: Andrew Sprague was in attendance for Michigan’s spring game event and spent quite a bit of time with the verbal commits who were also at The Big House. Heavy talks with offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Sherrone Moore, as well as his close friendship with 2023 athlete signee Kendrick Bell, paved the way to Sprague joining the two-time defending Joe Moore Award winning group in Ann Arbor. 

OT Blake Frazier

Hometown: Austin, Texas
School: Vandegrift High
Height: 6-foot-5 1/2
Weight: 270lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 162 Overall, No. 14 Offensive Tackle, No. 31 in Texas
NIL Valuation: $86K
Other Notable Offers: Florida, Texas, LSU, Texas A&M, Clemson, Oklahoma
How We Got Here: Blake Frazier is the son of former Michigan starting center Steve Frazier, who snapped for future NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady. Holding off signifiant pushes from the Texas powerhouses and other Power 5 elites, Michigan brought up Frazier and his family to campus for a multi-day unofficial visit in mid-March, ultimately claiming its fourth offensive line commit almost a month later. 
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LB Mason Curtis

Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
School: Ensworth High
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 190lbs
On3 Ranking: No. 166 Overall, No. 10 Linebacker, No. 4 in Tennessee
NIL Valuation: $79K
Other Notable Offers: South Carolina, Tennessee, Louisville, Michigan State, Ole Miss, Colorado
How We Got Here: Mason Curtis holds the title of being the first 2024 prospect to commit to Michigan back in June of last year. Right before the summer dead period, Curtis and his family made the trip up to Ann Arbor, which resulted in the versatile defender falling in love with the program. The Nashville based training organization that works with Curtis – National Players Academy – holds a longtime relationship with Steve Clinkscaleand has also produced sophomore linebacker Junior Colson. 
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TE Hogan Hansen

Hometown: Bellevue, Washington
School: Bellevue High 
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 230lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 171 Overall, No. 14 Tight End, No. 3 in Washington
NIL Valuation: $89K
Other Notable Offers: Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee, Michigan State
How We Got Here: Hogan Hansen took an unofficial visit to Michigan in mid-October for the Penn State game and got onboard a few weeks before Christmas Day. The leaders of Ford Sports Performance, a training facility based in the Pacific Northwest that works year-round with Hansen, have built a strong connection with multiple members on Michigan’s coaching staff, including Grant Newsome and director of recruiting operations Albert Karschnia. 
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EDGE Devon Baxter

Hometown: Brandywine, Maryland
School: Gwynn Park
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 235lbs
On3 Ranking: No. 199 Overall, No. 20 EDGE, No. 3 in Maryland
Other Notable Offers: Maryland, Virginia Tech, Rutgers, Penn State, Tennessee, Pitt
How We Got Here: Devon Baxter went on his first-ever visit to Michigan over Victor’s Weekend and quickly shut down his recruitment the day after flying back. Maryland and Virginia Tech pitched Baxter on the opportunity to stay closer to home but Dylan Roney led the way to connecting with the DMV standout on a personal level.
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DB Jacob Oden

Hometown: Harper Woods, Michigan
School: Harper Woods High
Height: 6-foot-0 1/2
Weight: 185lbs
NIL Valuation: $81K
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 202 Overall, No. 17 Safety, No. 4 in Michigan
Other Notable Offers: Michigan State, Penn State, Tennessee, Iowa, Notre Dame, Arkansas
How We Got Here: Jacob Oden has known Michigan co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Steve Clinkscale throughout much of his childhood and their correspondence spawned into something greater when Oden became a Power 5-bound football player. The last unofficial visit that Oden made to Michigan, before his February commitment, came the month prior in which he and top cornerback target Bryce West were on campus individually to be with Clinkscale in a exclusive setting. 
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LB Jaden Smith 

Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina 
School: West Charlotte High 
Height: 6-foot-2.5
Weight: 195lbs
On3 Ranking: No. 248 Overall, No. 17 Linebacker, No. 8 in North Carolina  
How We Got Here: Michigan entered the mix for Jaden Smith during the early portions of the spring evaluation period when Chris Partridge stopped by the defensive athlete’s high school and offered. Rising quickly up the board in the following weeks, Smith made his first-ever visit to Ann Arbor the first weekend of June, going public with his set commitment date shortly afterwards. Smith pledged before taking his scheduled official visit to U-M on June 23. 
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DL Jerod Smith

Hometown: Corbin, Kentucky
School: Corbin High
Height: 6-foot-2 1/2
Weight: 255lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 250 Overall, No. 27 Defensive Lineman, No. 2 in Kentucky
NIL Valuation: $65K
Other Notable Offers: Notre Dame, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, Penn State, Miami
How We Got Here: Jerod Smith was heavily favorited last week to commit to Michigan once defensive line coach Mike Elston visited his former school in Connecticut to begin the spring evaluation period and when the four-star took an unofficial visit in March. The Wolverines beat out Notre Dame, who for several months, was a major lean to take Smith’s talents to South Bend. 
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EDGE Jacob Smith

Hometown: Corbin, Kentucky
School: Corbin High 
Height: 6-foot-4 1/2
Weight: 230lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 255 Overall, No. 16 EDGE, No. 3 in Kentucky
NIL Valuation: $72K
Other Notable Offers: Nebraska, Kentucky, Alabama, Notre Dame, Georgia, Penn State
How We Got Here: Jacob Smith committed to the Wolverines on July 13 after taking two visits to Ann Arbor with his twin brother the prior month. His official visit was on June 2 and returned on June 23. Pledging to a program with national championship aspirations and a history of NFL-ready development, plus remaining close to Jerod, proved to be key factors in Smith choosing Michigan over fellow frontrunner Nebraska.
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LB Cole Sullivan 

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 
School: Central Catholic 
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 200lbs
On3 Ranking: No. 256 Overall, No. 19 Linebacker, No. 5 in Pennsylvania 
Other Notable Offers: Notre Dame, Penn State, Miami, Pitt, Oklahoma, Michigan State, Wisconsin 
How We Got Here: Cole Sullivan was a lean to Notre Dame this past winter and early spring until Michigan brought him and his family on two unofficial visits during the month of March. Meetings with strength and conditioning coach Ben Herbert, who’s a fellow native of Pittsburgh, plus the instilled trust of linebackers coach Chris Partridge propelled the Wolverines to receiving a commitment from Sullivan in mid-May. Kirk Campbell also has roots in Pittsburgh.
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LB Jeremiah Beasley

Hometown: Belleville, Michigan
School: Belleville High
Height: 6-foot-0 1/2
Weight: 210lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 271 Overall, No. 25 Linebacker, No. 6 in Michigan
NIL Valuation: $68K
Other Notable Offers: Michigan State, Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee, Kentucky, Pitt
How We Got Here: Jeremiah Beasley began trending to Michigan following April’s spring game. Beasley’s half-brother Maliq Carr is on the Michigan State roster but that wasn’t enough to overcome linebackers coach Chris Partridge‘s issued priority status on the projected WILL and Beasley’s comfort inside the Ann Arbor facilities. Beasley took his official visit to Michigan over Victor’s Weekend alongside many of his future teammates, including fellow SoundMind SoundBody member Jacob Oden.
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EDGE Elias Rudolph

Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
School: Deerfield Beach High (Florida)
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 200lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 303 Overall, No. 25 EDGE, No. 42 in Florida 
Other Notable Offers: Ohio State, Pitt, Miami, Penn State, Florida State, Tennessee
How We Got Here: Elias Rudolph transferred to the South Florida school in February after three years with Cincinnati juggernaut Taft High but communication never dipped between the high motor pass rusher and Steve Clinkscale. The defensive staff for Michigan would consider Rudolph a “freak” and took the lead in this recruitment immediately his official visit on June 9th. Ohio State was considered to be U-M’s most formidable contender for Rudolph but the junior ended up the cancelling the planned official visit to Columbus.
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WR I’Marion Stewart

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
School: Kenwood Academy
Height: 5-foot-10
Weight: 180lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 310 Overall, No. 53 Wide Receiver, No. 8 in Illinois
NIL Valuation: $72K
Other Notable Offers: Wisconsin, Oregon, Tennessee, Illinois, Penn State, Georgia
How We Got Here: I’Marion Stewart‘s verbal commitment dropped immediately following his official visit to Michigan and after his multiple returns earlier in the spring. Wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy developed a strong relationship with Stewart and his family over the course of several months. When Stewart committed live at the OT7 Finals in California, his father was interviewed while wearing The Wolverine movie character costume.
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IOL Luke Hamilton

Hometown: Avon, Ohio
School: Avon High
Height: 6-foot-4 1/2
Weight: 290lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 362 Overall, No. 27 Interior Offensive Lineman, No. 13 in Ohio 
Other Notable Offers: Penn State, Michigan State, Wisconsin, Cincinnati, Kentucky, Tennessee
How We Got Here: Luke Hamilton ended up being the third of four connective Ohio natives to commit to Michigan in span of four days. The other three were 2023 targets. Hamilton went to social media the day after the Ohio State win last season to announce his decision, becoming the first junior out of Ohio to enter the group. Hamilton has rightfully earned the honor of being an outstanding player recruiter behind the scenes. 
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DL Ted Hammond

Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
School: St. Xavier
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 265lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 397 Overall, No. 34 Defensive Lineman, No. 15 in Ohio 
Other Notable Offers: Iowa, Cincinnati, Kentucky, Louisville, Oklahoma, Washington
How We Got Here: Ted Hammond wasted little time to commit to Michigan in January, which was the same month in which the pass rusher was offered by Mike Elston and returned to campus for the team’s Junior Day event. 
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DL Owen Wafle 

Hometown: Princeton, New Jersey 
School: Hun School 
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 267lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 418 Overall, No. 38 Defensive Lineman, No. 9 in New Jersey 
Other Notable Offers: Notre Dame, Rutgers, Oklahoma, Iowa, Minnesota, Cincinnati 
How We Got Here: Owen Wafle committed to Michigan immediately following his official visit this weekend. It was the first-time that the mauling pass rusher had been in Ann Arbor but throughout the spring, the coaching staff was working behind the scenes to grow the relationship and communication. Wafle decommitted from Notre Dame in late-May after being locked in with the Fighting Irish for over a year. 
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IOL Jake Guarnera 

Hometown: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
School: Ponte Vedra High
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 283lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 423 Overall, No. 31 Interior Offensive Lineman, No. 59 in Florida 
Other Notable Offers: Florida, Penn State, Rutgers, Miami, NC State 
How We Got Here: Jake Guarnera made two unofficial visits to Michigan last year but never felt like he got a full experience on campus. He decided to fly up again in mid-March after the U-M coaching staff increased the communication with the projected center and his family earlier in the offseason. More than one day around the facilities and garnering close friendships with the other offensive commits paved the way for Guarnera to choose the Wolverines in late-April. 
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EDGE Dominic Nichols

Hometown: Ijamsville, Maryland
School: Oakdale High
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 255lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 477 Overall, No. 45 Defensive Lineman, No. 13 in Maryland
Other Notable Offers: Penn State, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Georgia, Florida State, Maryland
How We Got Here: Dominic Nichols gave his verbal commitment to Michigan a couple of weeks after going on his official visit in early June. Staffer Dylan Roney‘s proclaimed comparison of Nichols to Aidan Hutchinson and Mike Morris helped seal the deal alongside Michigan’s regarded development of the standup pass rusher position.
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WR Channing Goodwin

Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina 
School: Providence Day 
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 175lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 483 Overall, No. 81 Wide Receiver, No. 15 in North Carolina 
Other Notable Offers: Virginia Tech, NC State, South Carolina, North Carolina, Louisville, Kentucky
How We Got Here: Channing Goodwin picked up his Michigan offer during the spring evaluation period last year and made several unofficial visits to Ann Arbor, beginning in June, when he went up with father Jonathan Goodwin, who played for the Wolverines in the 90’s. Most of Goodwin’s trips also included teammate Jadyn Davis. The wideout last appeared at the facilities during spring camp practice in mid-March and ultimately shut down his recruitment in mid-May. 
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OT Ben Roebuck

Hometown: Lakewood, Ohio
School: St. Edward
Height: 6-foot-7
Weight: 340lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 494 Overall, No. 28 Offensive Tackle, No. 19 in Ohio 
Other Notable Offers: Michigan State, Wisconsin, Penn State, Cincinnati, Tennessee, Ole Miss
How We Got Here: Ben Roebuck didn’t visit Michigan during the fall season but he made up time by going back on four separate occassions this offseason, including this past January for the Junior Day event and in March to watch spring practice. Roebuck, who has a tight friendship with Luke Hamilton, Ted Hammond and Jordan Marshall, has gone on record on multiple occasions describing the development of Sherrone Moore being a big catalyst for his commitment. 
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RB Micah Ka’apana

Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
School: Bishop Gorman
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 195lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 502 Overall, No. 41 Running Back, No. 3 in Nevada
Other Notable Offers: Nebraska, Washington State, Oklahoma State, Hawaii, Arizona State, UNLV
How We Got Here: Micah Ka’apana announced his verbal commitment less than a week after taking his first-ever visit to Michigan in June. Mike Hart issued an offer in late-April to the fast-rising ball carrier, who had planned official visits to Washington State and Nebraska but went ahead with his school of choice earlier than expected.
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ATH Jo’Ziah Edmond 

Hometown: Nappanee, Indiana
School: Northwood High
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 185lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 647 Overall, No. 27 Athlete, No. 7 in Indiana
Other Notable Offers: Purdue, Baylor, Wisconsin, Ole Miss, Kentucky, Iowa State  
How We Got Here: Jo’Ziah Edmond committed to Michigan on August 1, the same day he decommitted from Purdue, who held a pledge from the in-stater for close to two months. Edmond ended up camping at Michigan in June before returning for the late July annual BBQ at The Big House. He was recruited to Ann Arbor as a cornerback and is the first at the position to join the class.
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IOL/DL Manuel Beigel 

Hometown: Frankfurt, Germany
School: Choate Rosemary Hall 
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 282lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 812 Overall, No. 63 Interior Offensive Lineman, No. 6 in Connecticut
Other Notable Offers: Georgia, Penn State, Central Michigan 
How We Got Here: Manuel Beigel was the second commitment for Michigan this cycle when he got added in July of last year. A part of PPI Recruits, an international exposure service that’s also trained 2023 EDGE signee Aymeric Koumba, Beigel performed well at one of Michigan’s summer camps the month before and led to Mike Elston offering the German born two-way lineman. 
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CB Jeremiah Lowe

Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky
School: Frederick Douglass
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 170lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 1357 Overall, No. 148 Cornerback, No. 12 in Kentucky
How We Got Here: Jeremiah Lowe kept in constant communication with Steve Clinkscale for much of the offseason. Michigan and Clinkscale view Lowe as a good fit at cornerback or nickel with the latter attracted to the program because of its defensive back friendly environment. Lowe last visited Ann Arbor in March after checking out the game against Michigan State at The Big House last season.
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LB Zach Ludwig

Hometown: South Park, Pennsylvania
School: South Park High 
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 205lbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 1464 Overall, No. 142 Linebacker, No. 41 in Pennsylvania
How We Got Here: Zach Ludwig was a surprise commitment because he told the Michigan coaching staff of his plans following the Ohio State game back in November. However, the public wasn’t aware of Ludwig until early February. Ludwig, the nephew of Michigan strength and conditioning coach Ben Herbert, visited Ann Arbor while the Wolverines were preparing for the Buckeyes and was eventually welcomed with open arms by head coach Jim Harbaugh. 
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