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The Detroit Free Press, in partnership with Buffalo Wild Wings, has announced the preseason athlete of the year awards, highlighting six standout football players from southeast Michigan who are poised to shape the upcoming season.
The poll highlights standout athletes from the 2027 and 2028 classes, each with impressive rankings, multi‑sport achievements, and early college commitments.
Coach Kyle Whittingham's effort to retain Michigan's top prospects is challenged by several high‑profile commitments to Oregon, including tight end Anthony Cartwright III, while the Wolverines navigate delayed arrivals and shifting dynamics.
Michigan still holds two tight-end commitments, but the loss of Anthony Cartwright III and others to Oregon forces the staff to reassess its recruitment strategy as the new season looms.
In a much‑anticipated decision, Anthony Cartwright III, a 6‑5, 235‑pound tight end from Birmingham’s Detroit Country Day, announced his commitment to the University of Oregon on Wednesday, passing over several Power Five programs.
Michigan's rise as a national title contender is driven by an influx of elite high school talent, highlighted by ten standout recruits who have pledged to various power programs.