Three predictions: Michigan, Stewart, Sanders.
Rivals National Recruiting Director adam gorney I have three big predictions for Michigan’s quarterback situation: five-star defensive lineman Jakeem Stewart and five-star offensive tackle David Sanders Jr.
1. Michigan has no regrets about losing another QB after acquiring Bryce Underwood.
Even before Underwood turned LSU With the move to Michigan, the Wolverines lost the contract of four-star quarterback Carter Smith, who was later announced to be transferring to Wisconsin.
And on Friday, 2026, Brady Hart, a four-star quarterback from Cocoa, Florida, converted his contract from the Wolverines. Texas A&M.
Those two losses hurt. But Underwood is worth it. The Belleville, Michigan, standout is arguably the No. 1 player in the 2025 class, an incredibly dynamic and game-changing quarterback who will immediately become QB1 in Ann Arbor.
Michigan State literally gave it its all for Underwood. Smith withdraws pledge after Underwood rumors begin, Oracle billionaire rally ellison Delivered huge NIL money to Michigan alum dave portnoy To put the marketing plan together, Underwood, who had been indifferent to the Wolverines for much of his recruitment, turned to Michigan.
It would be a real shock if he didn’t start from day one, as he’s such a game-changer for the Wolverines’ offense, which has struggled through some terrible times this season.
2. Jakeem Stewart signs with USC.
The following rumors have been circulating over the past week: University of Southern California Taking the lead in recruiting Stewart was big news as Oregon State, LSU, and Ohio State were the other main candidates and it was really hard to get a clear read on his recruiting status.
The word I got was that the Trojans were cautious and confident in their position with five-star defensive lineman Edna Carr of New Orleans (La.), but Stewart will be playing at Ohio State this weekend. He was scheduled to visit the United States, but the visit did not materialize.
Maybe it’s because he didn’t have the NIL money, but Stewart has great relationships with his position coaches. rally johnson.
Oregon State is by no means counted out to the end, and if Stewart visits LSU very late before National Signing Day on Wednesday, all bets are probably off, but USC is currently in the stretch run. There is no doubt that he is the most likely candidate.
3. David Sanders Jr. will transfer to Ohio State.
Sanders made a surprise visit to Ohio last weekend. he met with the coach ryan day Before leaving town, he was touted for NFL development among offensive linemen including Josh Simmons, Donovan Jackson and Paris Johnson, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2023 draft. There was also talk that this was emphasized. tennessee It hasn’t been very successful in that sense.
There has also been speculation that the Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day standout will return to Columbus this weekend, and if that happens in The Game against Michigan, it feels like a done deal.
Tennessee isn’t going to give up easily, as Volante has been committed since August and they have the NIL resources, but this will be a fight to the end. Things could get very interesting here, with what looked like Tennessee’s marquee commit now in jeopardy.
