Nate Marshall Flying Under the Radar in Star-Studded Class
When you’re in the same recruiting class as someone like Bryce Underwood, it’s easy to get overshadowed. That’s certainly been the case for Michigan football freshman Nate Marshall.
Despite being ranked No. 43 overall in the 2025 recruiting class, Marshall hasn’t received nearly the attention his talent warrants. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound EDGE rusher was a massive addition for the Wolverines — and an early one.
Marshall was actually the first commitment of the Sherrone Moore era, though his journey wasn’t straightforward. He initially committed to Michigan, flipped to Auburn, and eventually came back to Ann Arbor. Hailing from Fenwick High School in Illinois, where he competed in 6A football, Marshall posted an impressive senior season: 38 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, six sacks, and four forced fumbles.
On Wednesday, Michigan defensive line coach Lou Esposito had high praise for the freshman standout. Via Brice Marich of 247Sports, Esposito described Marshall as “unbelievable,” highlighting his explosiveness and calling him “twitchy.” While he admitted Marshall is still raw, Esposito made it clear — “He’s going to be a great one.”
Michigan May Have Found a Gem
It seems Michigan hit the mark with Marshall. Though he’s still developing, the Wolverines are already deep at EDGE with Derrick Moore, TJ Guy, and Cameron Brandt — who Esposito referred to as a “third starter” after a solid 2024 campaign that included three sacks.
As TJ Guy took a leap last season, Brandt is expected to do the same in 2025. And Marshall could follow suit. While he’ll need to continue refining his game, don’t be surprised if he breaks into the rotation sooner than later.
The thought of Marshall lining up opposite fellow freshman Carter Meadows in the future is exciting for Michigan fans — and the wait to see him in the winged helmet might not be long.
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