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Wolverine TV: Breaking down five new recruits set to visit Michigan this spring

ECCrzGbXkAEmHxxby:EJ Holland•03/11/25•

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Michigan is set to host several top recruits for visits this spring. Five key targets recently finalized their plans, including On300 Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic defensive back Jordan Thomas.

Watch the full video at the end of this story.

Thomas Recruitment

Michigan extended an offer to Thomas back in April of 2023. Since then, the Wolverines have gotten Thomas on campus twice.

Thomas made his first visit to Michigan in the fall when the Wolverines hosted Texas in a marquee non-conference game. Thomas returned for another unofficial visit right before the dead period last month.

Michigan is making Thomas a top priority this cycle and is now set to get him on campus again for a spring practice on April 15.

Here is what Holland had to say about his recruitment.

“Thomas was previously listed as an athlete, but Michigan is recruiting him hard as a cornerback who can also move around in the secondary,” Holland said. “I like Thomas as a cornerback. At 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, Thomas fits what Michigan usually looks for at the position. However, he also has the versatility to play nickel and safety. He has high level technique and feet. He’s really filling out his frame nicely as well. Michigan is right up there in his recruitment and is now set to get him back this spring. Thomas recently told me that he plans to make a commitment before the spring is over.”

Along with Michigan, Thomas has made recent visits to schools like Auburn, Ohio State, Penn State, Texas A&M and USC.

Penn State has the lead on the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine with an 17.3 percent chance of landing him. Michigan is tied for fourth place with a 7.3 percent chance of landing him.

At 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, Thomas is ranked as the No. 17 cornerback and No. 168 overall prospect nationally, per the On3 Industry Ranking. He is also ranked as the No. 2 overall recruit in the state of New Jersey for this cycle.

Michigan currently has three verbal commits in its 2026 recruiting class — On300 Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin cornerback Brody Jennings, three-star Cartersville (Ga.) Cass offensive lineman Bear McWhorter and three-star Dallas (Texas) Parish Episcopal wide receiver Jaylen Pile.

Michigan has the No. 34 ranked 2026 recruiting class nationally, per the On3 Industry team recruiting rankings. Michigan is also ranked No. 11 in the Big Ten. Oregon currently has the top class in the conference.

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