Michigan football’s 2025 safety class appeared to be awfully crowded with four-stars Kainoa Winston and Ivan Taylor committed, which made it seem less likely that the Wolverines would be able to garner the commitment of 2025 Monroe (N.C.) four-star safety Jordan Young.
But a lot has changed in recent weeks.
Though Young committed to Clemson on Nov. 2 (the same day Michigan hosted Oregon), Taylor ended up flipping to Alabama. The Wolverines actually got another safety commit in Belleville (Mich.) four-star Elijah Dotson, but Dotson has lobbied his 7-on-7 teammate, Young, to join him in Ann Arbor.
And it’s starting to look as if that may happen.
On Wednesday, On3’s Steve Wiltfong, EJ Holland, and Ethan McDowell all predicted Young to flip to Michigan football.
Here’s how Young ranks according to the recruiting services:
|
* |
Ovr |
Pos |
St |
|
|
247Sports Composite |
4 |
150 |
5 |
6 |
|
On3 Industry Ranking |
4 |
172 |
13 |
6 |
|
247Sports |
4 |
– |
13 |
8 |
|
On3 |
4 |
99 |
8 |
5 |
|
ESPN |
4 |
107 |
10 |
4 |
|
Rivals |
4 |
223 |
18 |
6 |
The scouting report from 247Sports:
A twitched-up, three-phase playmaker that has done plenty of damage on the offensive side over the years, but projects best as a safety at the next level with his awareness, range and ball skills. Limited third-party verified information available exiting his junior season, but owns some of the top triple jump markers in the 2025 cycle. Comfortable working in an off-man alignment with the break anticipation to create takeaways. Fires into the alley taking good contain angles and has the foot speed to close gaps in pursuit. On the leaner side at this stage, but has displayed the strength and lateral spring to be an effective short-area tackler. As a wide receiver, has proven to be a tough cover on vertical routes with the juice to create after the catch. Should be viewed as a potential impact player at the Power Four level with multi-year starter upside. Could be deployed in a variety of different alignments, but skill set suggests he might find most success as a split safety.
Michigan is making a late push to secure as many big names as possible in the wake of Bryce Underwood’s commitment. Early signing day is fast arriving, leaving the Wolverines little time, as the period begins on Wednesday.
This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Is Michigan football poised to flip an elite safety committed to Clemson?
