Michigan’s latest run through the recruiting trail brought a little bit of everything: a rising wideout who saw the Wolverines jump in his mind, the nation’s top cornerback coming away impressed, and a fast-rising edge rusher leaving Ann Arbor with a fresh offer and a prediction to follow.
For 2028 four-star wide receiver Jeramy Laster Jr., Michigan’s 17-10 win over No. 11 Oklahoma did more than give him a front-row seat to a big game.
The Hendersonville (Tenn.) Beech standout said the visit left a real impression, especially the energy around the program.
“It was great seeing them bounce back and prove the media wrong,” Laster told The Michigan Insider’s Brice Marich ($). “I loved the coaches and their energy.”
That weekend also shifted how he views Michigan in his recruitment. Laster made it clear the Wolverines have climbed with both him and his family.
“I always loved Michigan,” Laster said. “I just was waiting for them to notice me. They definitely moved up (the list) for me and my family.”
Michigan got a similar boost from one of the most coveted defensive backs in the 2028 class. Newark (N.J.) Malcolm X Shabazz five-star cornerback Nasir Richardson was also in town for the Oklahoma game, and the experience clearly landed well with his family.
The 6-foot-1, 165-pound Richardson is ranked No. 9 overall and No. 1 at cornerback in the class, and his father, Dominique Richardson, said the visit showed the family a lot.
“It was a great experience,” Dominique said. “It was unbelievable to be honest.
It showed us real college football up close. The tradition, the fans, the facilities, it was high-level stuff.
“When you’re sitting around speaking to everyone there’s a genuineness you feel in the opportunities and potential opportunities that are there. They made us feel like a family and they made it clear that’s what they do.”
Dominique Richardson also pointed to how Michigan’s defense could suit his son’s game.
“They give the DBs a lot of leeway to move around and a lot of responsibility and I see Nasir fitting into that,” Dominique said. “He’s a versatile guy that can bring a lot to the table.”
There’s still plenty of work ahead, though. Richardson recently visited Penn State and is headed to Ohio State next, with future stops expected at Rutgers, Miami, Florida, Auburn, Texas A&M, Notre Dame and Oregon.
Michigan also made a move with another 2028 prospect who was in the building for the Oklahoma win. Fort Wayne (Ind.) Wayne four-star edge Javontae Eldridge picked up a scholarship offer Tuesday night from Larry Black, David Denham and Lewis Powell.
Eldridge said the visit stood out to him for more than one reason.
“I love the coaches, love the fans, it just feels amazing there,” Eldridge told Rivals’ Wiltfong ($). “… The fans, they make it feel it like home.
What really stands out to me is the opportunity to develop on and off the field. The football tradition, the coaching, and the chance to compete at a high level really caught my attention.”
A day later, Michigan received another encouraging sign when Wiltfong logged a prediction for Eldridge to eventually commit to the Wolverines.
Eldridge, who is listed at 6-foot-5, 250 pounds, also holds offers from Missouri, Vanderbilt, Purdue, Iowa State, Virginia Tech and Nebraska. Rivals’ Industry Ranking has him as the No. 219 overall prospect, No. 22 edge and the No. 1 player in Indiana.
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