Primer: Elite 2027 Michigan Football RB target ready to make commitment

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An outstanding string of commitments landed by Michigan over the past couple weeks may not be over just yet. Having already secured pledges from a quartet of four-star prospects this month alone — including two in the past couple days from wide receiver Quentin Burrell and defensive lineman Xavier Muhammad — the Wolverines are pushing for another who’s set a decision date for this weekend.

It’s been reveled that four-star running back Tyson Robinson, out of Jackson (Miss.) Brandon, will pick between the likes of Michigan, Alabama, Tennessee, Arizona State, Miami and others on Saturday at noon. A long-time priority target for the Wolverines, things are currently trending upward.

The timing of his commitment indicates that a full slate of official visits likely won’t be on the docket, meaning he’s already found his future home. Could that be Ann Arbor? Before developments occurred in Robinson’s recruitment, Michigan moved the needle enough to stake its claim among the suitors. Now, it appears like the Wolverines did what they needed to do to stand alone at the top.

The foundation began with running backs coach Tony Alford, who flew down to Mississippi’s State Capitol to see Robinson at his school during the winter contact period. Once March rolled around and Michigan opened up spring camp, Alford hosted Robinson twice at Schembechler Hall. Amplifying the importance of two trips north is certainly justified, but what’s unique about this case is that Robinson’s visits occurred in back-to-back weeks.

Adam McCann, who is the recruiting mentor of Robinson, went with the latter on one of the visits and spoke highly on Michigan to The Wolverine.