Breaking down the future quarterback talent for Michigan football

Between four-star commits Carter Smith and Brady Hart, Michigan is poised to have talent at the quarterback position for the foreseeable future:

Michigan picks up at least one or two quarterback commits per year. The 2024 cycle featured four-star Jadyn Davis, while 2025 and 2026 both already have a quarterback each currently committed.

Here’s a look at Michigan’s quarterback commits and what they can bring to the program.

2025 four-star Carter Smith

Smith is versatile, and much like Alex Orji, pundits question Smith’s abilities as a passer. However, Smith had such a good 2023 season that he was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Florida. He threw for 2,223 yards and 29 touchdowns while rushing for 719 yards and 19 touchdowns for Bishop Verot in Fort Myers.

Smith is currently ranked as the No. 13 quarterback in the 2025 class, and the No. 159 overall prospect.

“He’s a linebacker playing quarterback, mentality-wise. That’s his way of leadership. He does it with his old school way of football,” said Bishop Verot head coach Richie Rode.

Smith, who’s now 6-foot-4 and 187 pounds, can squat over 400 pounds, power cleans over 250, throws a football 56 miles per hour and throws a baseball over 90 miles per hour.

He realizes he has his fair share of doubters and those that think he’s more of a runner than a legitimate quarterback at the next level. However, Smith is just focused on what he can control.

“I’m just going to get out there and throw some touchdowns and run some in, too. I don’t believe in all the social media stuff,” Smith said. “The only reason I have it is because we have to build a brand nowadays. Otherwise, I wouldn’t even have it. It’s not my thing. I like doing my deal.”

2026 four-star Brady Hart

A phone call with former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy greatly influenced Hart committing to the Wolverines.

“(McCarthy) explained why he chose Michigan,” Hart said . “He told me that they challenge you in every single way and that this place will bring the excellence out of me.”

Hart may have the kind of it factor McCarthy does. From a talent and leadership standpoint, Hart has a similar makeup to McCarthy. And they both didn’t hold back saying negative things about Ohio State.

“When I walked out of Ohio State, I realized the culture that Michigan has isn’t everywhere,” Hart said . “There is not a place like Michigan.”

Hart is ranked as the No. 7 quarterback in the nation and No. 89 overall recruit. He chose Michigan over programs such as Clemson, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn State and others.

The 6-foot-5, 195-pounder had a sophomore season to remember. The Cocoa Beach, Florida native threw for 3,759 yards and 41 touchdowns last season and won a 2S state championship. The expectation is for Hart to continue this type of prolific production yet again this fall.

Hart’s personal quarterback coach, Baylin Trujillo, went as far to say his pupil reminds him of a future NFL Hall of Fame quarterback that now plays for the New York Jets.

“Brady reminds me of Aaron Rodgers,” Trujillo said . “He has a fluid release that he can create velocity and power both in the pocket on platform as well as on the move. He’s very accurate with the ball and understands the pocket when moving and evading.”

No collegiate program strikes gold at quarterback each recruiting cycle, but between Smith and Hart, the Wolverines are poised to have talented options moving forward.