Four-star QB recruit discusses why he committed to Michigan Football

Top DL target has great visit, claims Michigan as a top choice

A top target that was on campus last weekend is 2027 four-star defensive lineman Xavier Muhammad. At 6-foot-3 and 265 pounds, the top-100 overall prospect is a versatile player from Houston, Texas that has a chance to play inside and on the edge at the next level. Muhammad recapped his visit to Ann Arbor with The Michigan Insider’s Brice Marich ($). “The visit was great,” Muhammad said. “Honestly, seeing the stadium in-person really surprised me and the size and the atmosphere were on another level. One of the biggest highlights for me was learning how much they prioritize player development, not just on the field, but academically too. They really emphasize making sure their players graduate and are set up for life after football. That stood out to me and my family.” Muhammad connected with defensive tackles coach Larry Black, edge coach Lewis Powell and assistant coach David Denham on his trip. They told him how big a priority he is to them and that they see him “playing everywhere” along the defensive line. “I like that a lot because I get to show my versatility and athleticism against the guards and tackles and be a matchup nightmare,” Muhammad said. Muhammad will be back on campus for his official visit the weekend of June 19. But until then, he admitted Michigan is in his top-five as of now. Other schools in the running include Houston, TCU, Miami, Stanford and Arizona State.

Michigan is ‘definitely up there’ for another top OL target

We have another encouraging update regarding a prospect that visited last weekend — 2027 three-star offensive lineman Lincoln Mageo. The 6-foot-3, 280-pounder from Oceanside, California walked away from his weekend trip feeling great about the possibility of going to Michigan. “Visit was great,” Mageo told TMI’s Marich ($). “Watching coach Harding teach technique during Indy period was a highlight because it showed me the teacher side of his coaching style and that he pays attention to detail. Meeting with coach Whitt was great, too, because he was very genuine. He knew about things I did at my school like weightlifting competition and throwing shot put and other stuff. It was very personable and he seems like a great coach and I can see how his staff has been with him for 15 years and longer. The strength staff Coach Elisaia and Coach Salt have been getting everyone stronger than they were a year ago and that was exciting to see. The academic side was really good, too, meeting with coach Claiborne and meeting with Dave Peloquin the GM. He was really down to earth and easy to talk to. The whole staff was great from head coach Whitt to Ms. Skyler to everyone else.” Mageo has visited before, but not since the new coaching staff arrived. This visit went much better than his last one by the sounds of it. “I’ve always been interested in Michigan, but this visit was a way better visit than last spring. This visit, the environment was a lot more welcoming with the coaches to the players.” Moving forward, Mageo said Michigan is “definitely up there,” and that he’ll be back for his official visit the weekend of June 5.