Ten thoughts on Michigan’s summer recruiting surge: How high can Wolverines climb?

For Michigan fans who don’t follow every twist and turn in recruiting, two stretches of the calendar have become especially important: early December and late June/early July.
December is when the late action happens, as it did last year when quarterback Bryce Underwood flipped from LSU to Michigan. June and July, meanwhile, are when the building blocks of the class fall into place. After another summer surge, Michigan’s 2026 recruiting class jumped from the mid-40s to No. 7 in the 247Sports Composite rankings. Michigan isn’t finished, but with 20 commitments, the class has a definitive shape.