With bold intent, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has hit the 2016 recruiting trails looking for the best players available.
So far, he has six commits, including 4-star quarterback Brandon Peters and 4-star running back Matthew Falcon. Harbaugh has roughly 19 to go before he signs his first “all mine” class in February, but he’s off to a quick start. As of Wednesday, the Wolverines have the No. 3-ranked class in the Big Ten, per 247Sports.
On the hunt for more than star-rankings and praise from recruiting sites, Harbaugh’s looking for youngsters who want to be part of rebuilding the Wolverines program, not just guys who want to tweet that they’re going to Michigan.
A seasoned vet with previous college and NFL experience, Harbaugh’s searching for the intangibles and “it” factors among the sea of recruits. He wants more than a simple pledge from players—he wants his men to be all-in, through and through. Those kinds of athletes are hard to find in this day and age of flips, decommitments and indecision.
Discussions about the future of Wolverines football revolve around Harbaugh and Harbaugh only. More specifically, they relate to just how he’ll recruit and develop the stars of tomorrow. The 2016 class will be a true testament to his methods. It’ll also serve as a baseline for the new era in Ann Arbor.
Using 247Sports as the go-to reference, this slideshow will break down the Wolverines’ top target at each position.