Top 100 DB Jordan Young flips commitment from Clemson to Michigan

Michigan scored a major win on the recruiting trail.

Top 100 Monroe (N.C.) High safety Jordan Young flipped his commitment from Clemson to Michigan on Sunday afternoon.

Young committed to Clemson earlier this month. However, Michigan secondary coach LaMar Morgan continued to push hard behind the scenes and ultimately won him over.

“What excites me most about Michigan is the opportunity to be part of such a legendary program and contribute to its legacy,” Young told On3’s Chad Simmons. “The coaches, the team culture, and the resources here are amazing, both athletically and academically.”

Young previously made an official visit to Michigan in October. The Wolverines made a strong impression, but distance remained a concern. Morgan and company were obviously able to overcome that in the week leading into National Signing Day.

Young is now part of a five-man class for Michigan in the secondary. The Wolverines like what Young brings to the table as a nickel thanks to his versatility and athleticism.

At 6-foot, 180 pounds, Young is ranked as the No. 8 safety and No. 99 overall prospect nationally, per On3. He is also ranked as the No. 5 overall recruit in the state of North Carolina.

Michigan has 19 commits in its 2025 recruiting class — Young, five-star Belleville (Mich.) High quarterback Bryce Underwood, five-star Overland Park (Kan.) Blue Valley Northwest offensive tackle Andrew Babalola, Top 100 Chester (Va.) Thomas Dale cornerback Shamari Earls, Top 100 Katy (Texas) Jordan wide receiver Andrew Marsh, Top 100 Center Valley (Pa.) Southern Lehigh tight end Andrew Olesh, On300 Washington (D.C.) Gonzaga defensive back Kainoa Winston, On300 Alpharetta (Ga.) High EDGE Julius Holly, On300 Kilgore (Texas) High cornerback Jayden Sanders, On300 New Orleans (La.) Archbishop Shaw wide receiver Jacob Washington, On300 Newburgh (Ind.) Castle defensive lineman Benny Patterson, On300 New Orleans (La.) Archbishop Shaw running back Jasper Parker, four-star Belleville (Mich.) High safety Elijah Dotson, four-star Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy running back Donovan Johnson, four-star Birmingham (Mich.) Groves offensive lineman Avery Gach, three-star Howell (Mich.) High defensive lineman Bobby Kanka, three-star Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy offensive lineman Kaden Strayhorn, three-star Stockbridge (Ga.) High linebacker Chase Taylor, three-star Lake Worth (Fla.) Santaluces wide receiver Jamar Browder and three-star Alcoa (Tenn.) High tight end Eli Owens.

The class entered the day ranked No. 8 nationally and No. 3 in the Big Ten, per the On3 Industry national team recruiting rankings. The Wolverines currently sit behind Ohio State and Oregon.