Michigan Football: 4 recruiting updates for the Wolverines

Braiden McGregor

I don’t know what you were doing at 7 pm yesterday but I can tell you I was hoping top 2020 target Braiden McGregor wasn’t going to reach for the Notre Dame hat.

At his High School, Braiden sat in front of five hats with only two rumored to be in consideration – Michigan and Notre Dame. Right up until decision time there was an incredible amount of conjecture on both sides saying he was committing to Michigan or he was going to the Irish and in the end, the maize and blue came out on top.

Why Michigan, the unidentified reporter asked.

“Why Michigan? It was always Michigan” McGregor responded.

Standing in the Port Huron Northern auditorium, Braiden was also asked about the effect Shaun Nua’s hire had on him and his answer is a great indication of the new coaches recruiting ability.

"“As soon as he got hired in, thats when I knew like Michigan is going to be it”"

247Sports ranks McGregor as a four-star and No. 3 in the state and the No. 4  SDE in the country. Their Allen Trieu provided the following evaluation for Braiden:

"Has a prototypcial frame for the position. Tall, longer arms, well-muscled, but still with room to grow in college. Is a very good athlete who can run, redirect, and chase plays down in pursuit. Has good closing speed. Pass-catching skills on offense speak to his athleticism and ability in space. Plays with great motor. Still working on technique. Once he adds more violent hands and some go-to pass rush moves to his arsenal he will be tough to stop. Growth may determine if he ends up as a five-technique or if he plays on the weak-side because he is athletic enough to be the latter. At either spot, he projects as a major impact guy in college."