Michigan Football reflects on recent notable recruiting misses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Michigan Football revisits five notable recruiting misses that still resonate with fans. Among them are Xavier Worthy, who initially committed to Michigan before choosing Texas, where he excelled and became an NFL Draft pick. Najee Harris was a key target for Michigan, but he ultimately committed to Alabama after intense recruitment efforts from the Wolverines. Isaiah Wilson and Zach Harrison were both heavily recruited but chose other programs, with Wilson signing with Georgia and Harrison remaining with Ohio State. Leonard Fournette, another high-profile recruit, also opted for LSU over Michigan. These missed opportunities highlight the challenges of college recruiting.
- •Michigan missed out on Xavier Worthy, who became a first-round NFL pick.
- •Najee Harris chose Alabama despite extensive recruiting from Michigan.
- •Michigan was seen as a favorite to land Isaiah Wilson, who chose Georgia.
- •Recruiting battles for Zach Harrison and Leonard Fournette ended in favor of rival schools.
- •The impact of these misses is felt in Michigan's overall talent acquisition efforts.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Revisiting 5 of the toughest recent Michigan Football recruiting misses
"There have been several recruiting misses for Michigan Football that have been painful over the years. Here are our 5 of the toughest in recent memory:
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