Michigan is trending up with a couple top targets at the linebacker position, with one set to commit later this week. We discuss that and more in today’s Recruiting Roundup:
The Michigan Wolverines have a lot of momentum on the recruiting trail, and they are in a good spot to land more commitments in the coming weeks. Things have cooled a bit the past week, but there are some key targets set to announce their decisions soon, and Michigan is hoping for good news.
Michigan trending up for four-star LB
A decision is also nearing for 2026 four-star linebacker Nick Abrams . He is announcing his decision on Wednesday, and he will pick between Michigan, Alabama, Georgia and Oregon.
After seemingly being behind the other three schools in recent weeks, Michigan has made a surge in Abrams’ recruitment, per 247Sports’ Brian Dohn ($).
“Michigan made a push, and it included a substantial discussion about revenue sharing/NIL compensation that now has the Wolverines heavily in the mix, sources told 247Sports,” Dohn wrote.
NIL is a big factor in Abrams’ recruitment, which is a good sign for Michigan and is why the Wolverines are now firmly back in the running for arguably their top linebacker target left on the board.
“For me and my family, it is the true NIL; the name, image, likeness,” Abrams said. “It’s branding, exposure. Revenue sharing, that will come, but just looking for ways to enhance my brand. That is kind of how we look at it.”
With the sudden changes in college recruiting these days with NIL, any school can up the offer at any given time. It’s fair to say all four of Abrams’ top schools still have a shot with him prior to Wednesday at 5 p.m., but there’s no denying that Michigan is trending up in a big way.
Four-star LB delays decision
With Abrams set to make his commitment in a couple days, another top linebacker target in the 2026 class is taking more time to make the proper decision. Four-star Duyon Forkpa was originally planning on announcing his commitment this past weekend, but he instead chose to delay his decision.
“I’m just not sure on the school right now,” Forkpa told Rivals’ Chad Simmons ($) . “I really like Florida and playing in the SEC on that national state, but Florida State and Michigan have been talking to me a lot, too.”
Florida State, Florida and Michigan are the three finalists, and a lot of the buzz is surrounding the Wolverines right now. Michigan is making a late push, and Forkpa has a lot to think about now.
“I just have to figure out the best fit for me,” he said. “Michigan, Florida and Florida State are all in now. I am not sure when I will make a decision now. I will probably go to games first and make a decision during the season. I’ve been talking to all three, all three have stuff I like and I have to take more time.”
It’s unclear when he will make an announcement, but Forkpa isn’t going to rush a decision just for the sake of doing so. But the fact he delayed his commitment is clearly great news for the Wolverines’ chances of landing him.
DL target discusses upcoming decision
Somehow, there is still a defensive lineman on the board for the Wolverines in the 2026 class. Four-star Deuce Geralds is set announce his commitment on Aug. 2, and Michigan is one of his finalists along with Ohio State, LSU, Oregon and Ole Miss.
Just a few weeks before his commitment date, Geralds still has yet to lock in what his decision will be.
“I am just going off how I feel,” Geralds told Rivals’ Simmons ($) . “I am praying on it. All five schools have recruited me well, each has made me feel like a priority and I still have to figure out which one is best for me. l am still working to find where I want to be.”
Michigan has had a lot of success turning defensive linemen into NFL talent in recent years, and Geralds knows that. It is a big factor in his recruitment.
“They develop defensive linemen there,” he said of Michigan. “Coach Espo is a great coach, he feels I am a plug-and-play guy there and I have a great connection with coach (Sherrone) Moore. Life after football is great there too with their alumni program.”
Quick Hitters
- 2026 four-star linebacker Anthony Davis is down to four schools, and Michigan is alive. A decision date is set for Aug. 2.
BREAKING: Elite 2026 4-star LB Anthony Davis Jr. is down to Alabama, Auburn, Michigan, and Ole Miss he tells UCReport @AnthonyDavis077
The Grayson High School (GA) star and ESPN 300 LB will announce his commitment on August 2. Where’s home? pic.twitter.com/EhvYDSxZhF
— Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) July 11, 2025
- 2026 four-star defensive lineman commit Titan Davis , as well as 2027 three-star defensive back target Charles Woodson Jr. , have been invited to the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl.