Michigan football ascends to No. 9 in ESPN 2027 recruiting rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 4:48 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Michigan football has climbed to No. 9 in the latest ESPN 2027 recruiting class rankings, gaining a spot from No. 10. The Wolverines now have 10 commitments, including four-star cornerback Blake Jenkins. The program is moving forward under new coach Kyle Whittingham, highlighted by quarterback Kamden Lopati's recruitment from Utah. Other key recruits include defensive back Tavares Harrington and tight end Colt Lumpris, who flipped from Alabama. The Wolverines are one position behind Ohio State and ahead of other Big Ten teams including USC and Oregon.
- •Michigan now has 10 commitments in its 2027 class
- •Lopati, a top quarterback recruit, joins from Utah
- •Lumpris committed after flipping from Alabama
- •Wolverines trail Ohio State by one spot in rankings
- •Coaching under Whittingham signals new direction for the program
- 4:48 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan football moves up in latest ESPN 2027 recruiting rankings
"Michigan football has moved up to No. 9 in the latest ESPN 2027 recruiting class rankings with 10 commitments.
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