Michigan remains in Top 20 in updated 2023 On3 Consensus team recruiting rankings

Michigan finished No. 18 overall in the 2023 On3 Consensus National Team Recruiting Rankings, more than a month following the traditional February signing period as the team picked up former Notre Dame signee and Portsmouth (Va.) Churchland four-star athlete Brandyn Hillman.

Hillman was granted a release from his National Letter of Intent (NLI) from the Fighting Irish this offseason with the Wolverines quickly swooping in to formally offer. Leading the way was Michigan safeties coach Jay Harbaugh, who brought Hillman in for an official visit this weekend when the 6-foot-1 and 190-pounder announced his commitment.

“Michigan is a good school,” Hillman told The Wolverine. “I trust Michigan for sure. I like that they compete year in and year out. I like that they are in a conference and play for championships. Coming into a place where the defense is strong, and I can add to it is a great feeling.”

Hillman is ranked as the No. 6 athlete and No. 206 overall prospect nationally, per the On3 Consensus. He is also listed as the No. 5 overall prospect in the state of Virginia.

Michigan 2023 Recruiting Class

Prior to Sunday, the Wolverines were still 18th overall in the country but now round out the 2023 cycle with nine four-star commits and 16 three-star commits. The addition of Hillman brought Michigan to a total score of 89.930 and helped the Wolverines place higher in the standings than TCU, Florida State, Utah, Mississippi State, Arkansas, Michigan State and Ole Miss.

Rounding out the 25-man class alongside Hillman are On300 EDGE Enow Etta, On300 cornerback Jyaire Hill, On300 wide receiver Karmello English, On300 offensive tackle Evan Link, consensus four-star linebacker Semaj Bridgeman, On300 running back Cole Cabana, On300 offensive lineman Nathan Efobi, consensus four-star offensive lineman Amir Herring, four-star tight end Deakon Tonielli, three-star wide receivers Semaj Morgan and Fredrick Moore, three-star defensive linemen Brooks Bahr, Cameron Brandt and Roderick Pierce, three-star linebacker Hayden Moore, three-star running back Benjamin Hall, three-star cornerbacks D’Juan Waller Jr. and Cameron Calhoun, three-star linebacker Breeon Ishmail, three-star athlete Jason Hewlett Jr., three-star EDGE Aymeric Koumba, three-star athlete Kendrick Bell, three-star tight end Zack Marshall, and three-star kicker Adam Samaha.

2023 Big Ten Recruiting Rankings

The Wolverines also finished No. 3 overall in the Big Ten, trailing only the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions

1. Ohio State (4)

2. Penn State (14)

3. Michigan (18)

4. Michigan State (24) 

5. Nebraska (29) 

6. Iowa (38) 

7. Illinois (40) 

8. Northwestern (43) 

9. Minnesota (46) 

10. Wisconsin (47) 

11. Maryland (48) 

12. Rutgers (58) 

13. Indiana (62) 

14. Purdue (65)