Michigan’s 2026 Recruiting Class May See First Decommitment

Michigan Football Riding Recruiting Momentum Amid Possible Flip

Michigan football is surging on the recruiting trail, and the buzz reached new heights on Saturday with five-star EDGE Carter Meadows being projected to the Wolverines.

While projections aren’t the same as commitments, a pledge from Meadows appears to be on the horizon. If Michigan can also secure prospects like Calvin Russell and Savion Hiter, this class could realistically finish inside the top five nationally.

Still, even the best classes come with a few setbacks. One early commitment — four-star cornerback Brody Jennings from Florida — is now trending toward a flip, with the University of Miami emerging as the likely destination.

Michigan Trending to Lose 2026 Cornerback Commit

Jennings, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound corner from Jacksonville, is ranked No. 296 overall in the 2026 class by the On3 Industry Rankings. Recently, he acknowledged that his recruitment remains open, and momentum has clearly shifted toward the Hurricanes.

Miami even received an expert prediction from the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine to flip Jennings. While no national analysts have confirmed the projection, the pick came from a well-connected Miami insider, lending credibility to the forecast.

There is some positive news for Michigan, however. Andre Clarke, another 6-foot-1 cornerback — this one ranked No. 177 in the 247Sports Composite — is expected to announce his commitment on Monday. Michigan is widely viewed as the favorite, according to both Crystal Ball and On3 RPM trends.

While Clarke could serve as a solid replacement for Jennings, landing both would’ve been ideal.

Still, as recent experiences show — like a missed opportunity to flip a Georgia wide receiver — recruiting predictions aren’t guarantees. And in Jennings’ case, it feels increasingly likely that his departure from Michigan’s class is only a matter of time.