Michigan has a real shot to swing big in the 2028 class, and Jarvis Stevenson looks like the kind of wideout worth making a priority.
At 6-foot-5 and 190 pounds, the John Curtis Christian School standout in New Orleans brings the kind of size and athletic upside that jumps off the page. He’s a dual-sport talent who also stands out on the basketball court, and his game fits the mold college staffs chase early: long, explosive, and dangerous at the catch point.
The interesting part for Michigan is that Stevenson’s story already has a built-in connection to Ann Arbor. Even though he’s playing high school football in Louisiana, he grew up in Grand Rapids before his family moved south. That makes the Wolverines more than just another option on his list.
When Stevenson was asked about his interest in Michigan, he made that bond clear:
"Yes, I am (still interested in U-M). Being from Michigan and growing up watching Michigan vs.
Michigan State rivalry. What isn't to love?"
That hometown angle is a real opening for Michigan, especially with the program having offered him a scholarship on October 8, 2025, during his freshman year. The Wolverines also hosted him for a visit, and now the challenge is turning that early attention into something lasting as the recruitment heats up.
And it is heating up fast. LSU offered Stevenson on June 11, 2026, and the Tigers are trying to keep him in Louisiana. Auburn, Florida, and Arkansas are also involved, while Alabama has started to push hard as well.
Stevenson’s situation is a little tricky to evaluate from the outside because John Curtis runs a run-heavy, triple-option-oriented offense. The raw numbers don’t tell the full story. But scouts are clearly seeing the traits that matter: the frame, the route-running, and the blocking ability that he takes pride in.
For Michigan, the path is straightforward, even if the competition is fierce. The staff has to keep leaning into the homecoming pitch, keep showing how Stevenson would fit into the program’s physical identity, and get him back to Ann Arbor for a marquee game at the Big House.
If the Wolverines want to land a true X-receiver with the kind of ceiling that can shape an offense down the road, Jarvis Stevenson has to stay near the top of the board.
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