Michigan is pulling out all the stops to land one of their top targets this cycle: Gavin Williams, a four-star safety from La Verne, California. Standing at an impressive 6-foot-1 and weighing 180 pounds, Williams has caught the eye of the Wolverines' coaching staff, particularly defensive coordinator Jay Hill and safeties coach Tyler Stockton.
The Wolverines aren't just making phone calls-they're going the extra mile. In January, they visited Williams at home, delivering a compelling pitch that resonated with the young talent.
Meeting the coaches face-to-face for the first time, Williams felt the genuine interest Michigan has in him. "They made it clear I'm a high priority," Williams shared.
"They emphasized Michigan as a place where I can grow both on the field and in the classroom. Their track record of developing top-tier safeties is impressive."
And it's not just talk. The Wolverines boast back-to-back years leading the nation in interceptions and have a history of producing All-Americans and conference standouts. They even highlighted their success stories, like developing Eric Weddle at Utah.
Williams, who holds an impressive 40 scholarship offers, is planning a visit to Michigan this spring. His recruitment is wide open, with no 247Sports Crystal Ball predictions yet, but Michigan is clearly making a strong case.
Ranked as the No. 142 overall prospect in the 2027 class, the No. 15 safety nationwide, and the No. 12 player in California, Williams is a hot commodity. Michigan is banking on their proven development program and educational opportunities to sway him their way. If they succeed, it could be a game-changer for the Wolverines' future secondary.