Michigan has jumped into the mix for one of the country’s most sought-after young receivers, offering four-star 2028 wideout Dedrick Kimbrough of Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson High School.
Kimbrough announced the scholarship offer on X and made it clear he felt the weight of it, posting: "Thankful and blessed to have received another offer from the University of Michigan!!," while tagging members of the Wolverines’ staff including Micah Simon and Richard Perry.
The 6-foot-3, 180-pound receiver has already built a national profile, and the offer only adds another heavyweight to an already crowded recruitment. Kimbrough is viewed as one of the top playmakers in the 2028 class, with recruiting services pointing to his size, route-running, burst off the line, and ability to attack the football in the air.
247Sports’ initial Top247 has Kimbrough as a four-star prospect with a 90 rating. He checks in at No. 206 nationally, No. 30 among wide receivers, and No. 10 in Alabama. The 247Sports Composite is even higher on him, giving him a 0.9305 rating and placing him at No. 186 overall, No. 28 at his position, and No. 10 in the state.
Michigan is hardly alone here. Kimbrough already holds more than 30 offers, with major programs across the country in pursuit. His list includes Alabama, Auburn, Arkansas, Florida, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Penn State, Miami, Duke, West Virginia, and Georgia Tech.
The SEC schools have been especially active. Alabama and Auburn both got involved after seeing him work the 7-on-7 camp circuit on their campuses, and Kimbrough has also taken multiple spring visits to Tuscaloosa, where he has developed a relationship with Crimson Tide wide receivers coach Derrick Nix. Notre Dame has also made a strong early impression after hosting him for the "Irish Invasion" camp.
For Michigan, the move fits the kind of receiver profile the program tends to chase: big, physical, and capable of winning on the outside. Kimbrough’s frame gives him a clear edge against smaller defensive backs, and his athleticism gives him the chance to separate downfield.
With Kimbrough expected to evaluate his options carefully and likely work toward a commitment during his junior season, Michigan has time to keep building that relationship and try to get him to Ann Arbor.
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