Michigan Football’s Recruiting Dominance: Moore’s First Full Class Cracks Top 6 Nationally

The Michigan Wolverines have solidified their position as one of college football‘s elite recruiters, closing the 2025 cycle with a consensus top-10 class that peaked at No. 6 nationally. Sherrone Moore’s first full recruiting class as head coach features three five-star prospects and 10 ESPN 300 recruits, showcasing Michigan’s enhanced national reach with commitments from 13 states.

Program-Defining Additions

Bryce Underwood’s shocking commitment headlines the class as the nation’s No. 1 overall recruit and consensus top quarterback prospect. The 6’4″ dual-threat QB flipped from LSU in November 2024, giving Michigan its highest-rated signal-caller in modern recruiting history. Ty Haywood (Denton, TX), a five-star offensive tackle and former Alabama commit, became the crown jewel of National Signing Day. The 6’5″ 285-pound mauler gives Michigan bookend tackles alongside fellow five-star Andrew Babalola (Overland Park, KS), forming the nation’s top OL duo.

Defensive Reinforcements

The Wolverines made key late flips in strengthening their Big Ten championship defense:

• Four-star CB Shamari Earls (Chester, VA)
• Four-star S Jordan Young (Monroe, NC)
• Four-star Edge Nate Marshall (Oak Park, IL), flipped from Auburn
• Four-star S Elijah Dotson (Belleville, MI), Underwood’s high school teammate

Transfer Portal Impact

Michigan supplemented its high school class with impact transfers, following the trend of successful NIL and transfer portal management:

• RB Justice Haynes (Alabama transfer, former five-star)
• DT Tre Williams (Clemson transfer)
• QB Mikey Keene (Fresno State transfer)

Class Breakdown

• Total Commits: 35 (24 HS, 11 transfers)
• ESPN 300: 10 recruits
• Five-Stars: 3 (Underwood, Haywood, Babalola)
• Position Strength: 5 DBs, 4 OL, 3 WRs, 2 QBs
• Geographic Reach: 13 states + DC

Coaching Validation

Moore’s staff demonstrated closing power by:

• Securing 11 commitments after December 2024
• Flipping four blue-chip recruits from SEC programs
• Landing the final five targets on their board

Future Outlook

With 17 early enrollees already on campus, including Underwood and Haywood, Michigan expects immediate contributions from this class. This recruiting success builds on Michigan’s 2025 revival plans, blending elite high school talent with strategic portal additions to maintain championship aspirations in the expanded Big Ten.

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