Michigan’s push for quarterback help in the 2028 class hit a snag on Sunday night when Levi Kerr chose North Carolina.
Kerr, a four-star prospect from Waxhaw, N.C., and Marvin Ridge, had recently been viewed as a strong fit for the Wolverines after visiting Ann Arbor for the Penn State game. Michigan had even been labeled the leader in his recruitment just a few days earlier, but the home-state pull proved too strong.
The 6-foot-5 quarterback is ranked No. 206 overall in the 2028 class by the 247Sports Composite. He had come away impressed with Michigan’s coaching staff, the atmosphere on game day and the school’s academics, all of which helped the Wolverines emerge as the early favorite heading out of October.
Instead, Kerr committed to Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels.
Michigan’s quarterback hunt, though, is far from over. The Wolverines have also been chasing five-star Jayden Wade for a while and brought him in for the Indiana game. Even with Michigan’s offense managing only six points that day, Wade left with a positive impression.
Wade is the No. 4 player in the 2028 class and the top-ranked quarterback in the cycle, according to 247Sports. He has repeatedly said he remains locked in with Georgia, calling himself “100% committed to Georgia,” but that hasn’t slowed Michigan’s pursuit.
In an interview with Rivals, Wade pointed to Michigan’s style of play as something he likes. He said he appreciates how the Wolverines let quarterbacks move, extend plays and create with their legs.
“I like Michigan,” Wade said. “Michigan is a cool place. I like the facilities and it was nice up there.
“I like the way they use their quarterbacks too. They run them, they let them get out of the pocket, they let them make plays."
There are still questions around Michigan’s coaching staff, including offensive coordinator Jason Beck, and that makes a flip this early feel like a tough ask. But with Wade still in the 2028 class, the Wolverines have time to keep pressing.
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