Michigan football under the leadership of Sherrone Moore has not secured any commitments yet. However, the team has shown significant improvement in various aspects, particularly in cornerback recruitment.
I emphasized the importance of Michigan landing a top-tier defensive back class in 2025, and it appears they are making strides towards achieving that goal.
Michigan football is currently in the lead for two highly sought-after cornerback prospects.
Michigan is currently ahead in the race for two of its top cornerback prospects in the 2025 class, and one of them has recently received predictions to join the team. Dawayne Galloway, a four-star recruit on the cusp of the top 100 rankings, hails from Ohio and has been forecasted to commit to Michigan.
Leading for a top cornerback like Galloway is significant, especially considering he comes from the backyard of Michigan’s archrival.
This situation is intriguing because Galloway has yet to visit since Sherrone Moore assumed his position.
This indicates that his upcoming visit could be pivotal in determining his decision regarding Michigan. While Galloway was clearly a priority under the previous coaching staff, the new staff likely hasn’t had the opportunity to evaluate him extensively.
This situation is worth monitoring closely. If the new coaching staff still views Galloway as a strong fit for their team after their evaluation, his commitment could be imminent. Keep an eye out for updates as time progresses.
As for the second target, the Wolverines appear to have a significant advantage in recruiting four-star Jahmari DeLoatch from Virginia. DeLoatch has long been leaning towards Michigan football, and many anticipated that he would commit to the Wolverines sooner rather than later. However, following the staff overhaul, activity on this front has slowed down.
Currently, there’s a positive trend for DeLoatch’s recruitment. He is in the process of arranging an official visit, indicating ongoing communication between him and the new coaching staff. DeLoatch has drawn comparisons to Michigan legend Mike Sainristil and could potentially excel as a slot corner for the Wolverines.
Michigan holds a strong advantage in recruiting DeLoatch, with ON3 giving them a 99.5% chance of securing his commitment. While the recruitment process may not conclude for a few months as DeLoatch takes his official visits, Michigan is in a favorable position.
The Wolverines are in urgent need of a strong defensive back class in 2025. Following consecutive subpar defensive back classes, Michigan lacks depth in the secondary, a situation that is expected to worsen after the 2024 season. Therefore, it’s crucial for Michigan to make significant strides in the 2025 class, and so far, they seem to be on the right path.