Michigan got another chance to make its case to one of the class’s top quarterbacks, and this one could matter soon.
Levi Kerr, a 2028 four-star quarterback from Marvin Ridge, plans to be back in Ann Arbor for the Nov. 21 UCLA game, according to On3’s Ethan McDowell ($). Kerr was on campus for the Penn State game earlier this season, and that trip clearly moved the Wolverines up his list.
“I wanted to get up there and explore that opportunity, and they jumped really high on the board,” Kerr said. “I really like Michigan.”
McDowell reported that Kerr could make a decision before the end of the year, which gives this next visit real weight. Rivals national insider Chad Simmons has also said Michigan is setting the pace in the recruitment.
North Carolina looks like the biggest threat right now after hosting Kerr last weekend. Former Michigan general manager Sean Magee was part of that visit as he helped the Tar Heels in their search for a new general manager. Kerr also has trips lined up to Mississippi State and South Carolina before the year ends, though the Gamecocks have not offered him yet.
Michigan is still in the middle of a fight here, but getting Kerr back on campus gives the staff another shot to close strong before his timeline speeds up.
The Wolverines are also holding onto the confidence of one of their defensive commits, even after Saturday’s loss to Indiana. For 2027 four-star defensive lineman Xavier Muhammad, the appeal of Michigan still starts with the defense.
The Shadow Creek standout said he paid close attention to the front during the game and came away impressed by the way the unit played together. He told The Michigan Insider ($) that the group’s effort stood out to him.
“They’re ranked top in the country for a reason,” Muhammad said. “I thought they played physical and competed hard. I was really watching the defensive line and how they played together as a unit.”
Texas has entered the mix as a school to watch after offering Muhammad and bringing him in for an unofficial visit. That trip gave him a chance to ask about how he’d fit, and while he liked what he heard, he has not decided whether he’ll return for an official visit.
Still, Muhammad says his commitment to Michigan remains solid.
“I still feel good about Michigan and the relationships I’ve built with the coaching staff,” he said. “Every program goes through challenges, but I look at the bigger picture beyond just the record.”
He added that development, relationships and overall fit matter most to him. Michigan will have to keep building on those ties, but for now, his words should ease some concern as Texas makes its push.
Another recruiting note from Ann Arbor comes on the tight end front, where 2027 three-star Jackson Doman couldn’t make the trip himself while serving his LDS mission. Instead, his parents were the ones who visited Michigan for the Indiana game.
That visit appears to have landed well. Doman told The Michigan Insider ($) that his parents were impressed by the school’s traditions, facilities and the time they spent with the coaching staff before and after the game.
“Overall they were very impressed,” Doman said. “Coach Fred Whittingham gained their confidence in his ability to develop top caliber tight ends.”
Doman originally signed with BYU in the 2025 class before requesting and receiving his release in June. Michigan got involved earlier this fall, and Utah along with a couple SEC programs are also still part of the picture.
The Canby, Oregon product wrapped up his senior season with 57 catches, more than 1,100 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. That kind of production makes him an interesting fit for Michigan’s passing game, though he has some questions of his own about the offense.
“They need more weapons, but they will have to develop a quarterback,” Doman said. “It would be nice to know they would have a quarterback that could run the offense.”
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