Michigan’s new staff is wasting no time making an impression on the 2028 class, and the latest sign comes from the top tight end in the cycle.
Four-star recruit Tytan McNeal, the No. 1 tight end in the class, picked up an offer from Kyle Whittingham and assistant tight ends coach Ali'i Noimatalolo, and he came away impressed not just by the opportunity, but by what he already sees in Ann Arbor.
"It's very hard to come to a new team as the staff did and establish a culture that quickly, but they did, and I love it," McNeal said of Michigan's coaching staff.
Michigan has already offered 155 recruits under Whittingham, and McNeal is one of 12 tight ends to hear from the Wolverines. He’s also the best player at the position in the class, which makes his reaction notable this early in the process.
That praise carries extra weight because McNeal has not yet seen Michigan play a single down of competitive football under this coaching staff. Even so, the early response from a premier 2028 prospect suggests Whittingham’s message is landing fast.
The Wolverines have already landed one commitment in the 2028 cycle, the top kicker in the class, and the staff has been active with visits as well. Michigan has welcomed several 2028 recruits to campus this summer, with more expected in the fall once the season gets going.
Whittingham inherited a program with plenty of baggage, but he has still managed to put together a top 25 recruiting class for 2027 and is already making noise with the next cycle. The 2028 group could end up being the clearest sign yet of what he’s building in Ann Arbor.
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