
Michigan Wolverines Target Top Prospects in 2028 Recruiting Class
The University of Michigan is intensifying its recruitment push as the 2028 cycle heats up, targeting three standout prospects who have begun to surface on the Wolverines' radar.
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The University of Michigan is intensifying its recruitment push as the 2028 cycle heats up, targeting three standout prospects who have begun to surface on the Wolverines' radar.

The University of Michigan is intensifying its recruiting efforts, securing commitments from elite prospects including linebacker Frederrick Ford, safety Peyton Higginson, and offensive lineman Antijuan Wilkes Jr., while leveraging new coaching initiatives and historic connections.

Antijuan Wilkes Jr., a top‑ranked prospect from Detroit, has not yet visited Tennessee, but the Vols remain a key player in his recruitment as the 2028 cycle unfolds.

The Cass Technical High School standout has trimmed his recruitment to a dozen programs, with the SEC and Big Ten leading the pack. Michigan visits top the chart, while the Miami Hurricanes remain the sole non‑Power Five option.

Five‑star offensive tackle Antijuan Wilkes Jr. has cut his list to twelve programs, keeping Michigan State in the mix as he weighs his future.

Top-ranked offensive tackle Antijuan Wilkes Jr. is courted by dozens of programs, earning a $413,000 NIL valuation as he decides his college destination.