ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN: Five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons headlines a busy week for Michigan football recruiting, with the Wolverines hosting elite 2026 prospects and extending new offers. The latest updates, first reported by Maize n Brew, showcase Michigan’s aggressive push to build its next top-tier class.
🏈 Five-Star QB Set for Midweek Visit
Player Profile
• Position: QB | Hometown: Folsom, CA
• Rankings: Five-star (No. 16 overall, No. 4 QB – 247Sports 2026)
Ryder Lyons will visit Michigan from Wednesday through Friday, marking his third campus tour after stops at Ole Miss and BYU. The 6’2”, 205-pound signal-caller praised Michigan’s staff, calling offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey “super personable” and head coach Sherrone Moore “easy to talk to.” Lyons plans additional visits to Ohio State, USC, and Oregon but hinted his decision timeline “could happen sooner” than expected.
🏈 Four-Star Athlete Eyes Official Visit
Player Profile
• Position: ATH | Hometown: Henderson, NV
• Rankings: Four-star (No. 76 overall, No. 5 ATH – 247Sports 2026)
Four-star athlete Salesi Moa (6’3”, 210 lbs) left Ann Arbor impressed after an unofficial visit, citing Michigan’s “standard for players” as a key factor. The versatile prospect, whose brother plays at rival Michigan State, will return for an official visit in mid-June. Utah, Oklahoma, and Tennessee remain in contention.
🏈 Dual-Threat QB Earns Offer
Player Profile
• Position: QB | Hometown: Ashland, OH
• Stats: 2,895 passing yards, 24 TD; 1,221 rushing yards, 22 TD (2023)
Michigan extended an offer to three-star dual-threat QB Nathan Bernhard (6’5”, 227 lbs), who also holds offers from Penn State and Louisville. On3’s Steve Wiltfong projects the Wolverines as the favorite, with a decision expected soon.
🏈 Quick-Hitters: Visits on the Horizon
• Four-star edge rusher Carter Meadows will officially visit Michigan on June 20.
• Five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson (No. 1 LB) plans a spring visit to Ann Arbor.
• Four-star edge Julian Walker will schedule a official Michigan visit after trips to ACC and SEC programs.
