Michigan football makes cut for top 2027 defensive tackle

Michigan football is starting to get its 2027 class in order. Expecting three big commitments in the coming week and a half, and with official visits starting later in the month, the Wolverines are starting to go into overdrive in recruiting.

On Wednesday, the maize and blue got more good news, or at least appear to be moving in a positive direction with one of their top targets. Along the defensive line, 2027 Rock Hill (S.C.) South Pointe four-star defensive tackle Seth Tillman revealed his top five schools, and Michigan football made the cut along with Clemson, Kentucky, South Carolina, and Georgia. The Tigers are currently the prohibitive favorite according to the Rivals Recruiting Prediction Machine, but there are no predictions as of yet made by any of the analysts.

Here's the scouting report from 247Sports' Andrew Ivins:

-Moldable defensive lineman that might project best a one-gap nose based on what he put on tape as a junior.-Looks the part with a wide lower half and is believed to be somewhere in the ballpark of 6-foot-3, 265 pounds. Should eventually carry 295 pounds as the body appears to still be maturing.-Flashes adequate snap anticipation and has proven to be a nimble mover in tight quarters.-Creates push back with a powerful punch and can forklift opponents.-Frequently makes double teams work as he anchors his feet and eats space.-Can certainly bring it for stretches, but needs to improve motor and increase lateral range.-Projects as a potential multi-year contributor at the Power Four level that might need some time in the weight room, but can eventually emerge as a valuable asset in a rotation.