Julius Holly, a highly regarded four-star edge rusher from Alpharetta, Georgia, announced his commitment to the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday via social media. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound athlete had considered offers from Georgia, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M before ultimately choosing Michigan.
Coach Lou Esposito’s Key Role
Holly officially visited Michigan in June, one of four schools he considered. Defensive line coach Lou Esposito, who extended an offer to Holly in late May, played a crucial role in securing his commitment. “Since meeting Coach Lou, he’s been great,” Holly told The Michigan Insider. “Really friendly, and I can see that he and the rest of the Michigan staff are very invested in personal development.”
Michigan’s Strong Engineering Program
Holly expressed a significant interest in Michigan’s strong engineering program, stating, “They have one of, if not the best, engineering programs in college football. That’s what I want to major in. They’re just one of those schools that check a lot of my boxes really well.”
Building a Strong 2025 Recruiting Class
With Holly’s commitment, Michigan now has four defensive linemen in its 2025 recruiting class, which includes fellow four-stars Nate Marshall, Jaylen Williams, and Bobby Kanka. The Wolverines are currently ranked 15th in the 2025 class according to 247Sports composite rankings.
Holly is rated 301st overall in his class, 22nd among edge rushers, and 38th in the state of Georgia. His addition furthers Michigan’s efforts to bolster their defensive line for future seasons.
