The 2028 recruiting class is already generating buzz, and few names carry the weight of Tyzon Swann. The five-star defensive lineman from Tampa, Florida, arrives with a sophomore résumé that includes 135 tackles, 50 tackles for loss, 16 sacks and five forced fumbles, cementing his status as a top‑10 national prospect.
Official Visits on the Calendar
Swann’s itinerary reads like a tour of the nation’s most competitive programs. He is set to step onto the campus of the University of Michigan for an official visit on June 13‑14, while also planning trips to Texas Tech, USC, Michigan State, Ohio State and Penn State in the coming weeks.
Michigan’s interest extends beyond the defensive line. The staff is also courting Errol Kerns III, a three-star safety from Indianapolis who has recently added offers from several Power‑4 programs. Kerns, who logged 90 tackles, three interceptions, five pass breakups and three forced fumbles in his junior season, is weighing official trips to Ohio State, Michigan and Indiana as he narrows his options.
The simultaneous focus on Swann and Kerns underscores a strategic push by the Wolverines to reinforce both the interior line and secondary. By securing visits from two of the most sought‑after prospects in the region, Michigan signals a willingness to invest heavily in a recruiting class that could reshape its defensive identity.
Beyond the individual storylines, the upcoming visits reflect a broader trend of elite talent testing multiple suitors before making a commitment. As Swann and Kerns move through official trips, the decisions they ultimately make will ripple through the conference, influencing not only Michigan’s immediate plans but also the competitive balance of the 2028 defensive recruiting landscape.