Michigan football has faced challenges on the field in Sherrone Moore’s first season, falling short of fans’ expectations. However, off the field, things are looking much brighter for Moore and the Wolverines.
The Wolverines currently boast four top-100 recruits and hold the #15 ranked recruiting class in the nation, with those numbers likely to improve soon. On Sunday, Steve Wiltfong made a significant prediction that Michigan is in prime position to land five-star offensive lineman Andrew Babalola.
**What the Andrew Babalola Projection Means for Michigan Football**
This is a major development, especially as Auburn had been making strides in Babalola’s recruitment and seemed poised to take the lead. Michigan, in need of an elite offensive tackle for its 2025 class, is targeting Babalola, who is ranked as the #3 offensive tackle in the country. Securing a five-star player in such a premium position would be a huge boost for the program.
With Michigan’s on-field struggles, it seems that the NIL landscape is being taken more seriously. Although it’s unclear how much NIL is influencing Babalola’s decision—and Michigan likely can’t match Auburn’s financial offers—the Wolverines are making headway in recruiting.
Landing Babalola would be a huge win for the 2025 class and could attract other top recruits to consider Michigan. With the Wolverines expected to be highly active in the transfer portal this offseason, the team could perform better than anticipated next year. A few impactful recruits could even help Michigan compete for a playoff spot in 2025.
Securing Babalola would give Sherrone Moore and Michigan football the momentum they need to improve the program’s future. Babalola is talented enough to vie for a starting role from day one, a rarity for offensive linemen. Here’s hoping this positive momentum continues—Go Blue!
