Michigan Wolverines news: Aaron Scott locks in decision date, a key OL trends away, and more

One of the top Michigan football recruiting targets has set a decision date, plus a 4-star is trending away and more in our Michigan Wolverines news roundup. 

When it comes to elite cornerback Aaron Scott, one of the top Michigan football targets left on the board in the 2024 recruiting class, the wait for a commitment will be a little longer.

Scott was talking about making a decision in early July. Yet, he said if the decision was difficult, he could push it to the end of the month and that’s what Scott did on Thursday, announcing a commitment date of July 30th.

That’s when the four-star cornerback from Ohio will decide between Michigan football and the Buckeyes.

The Michigan Wolverines have done a great job of getting themselves among the top two. There are reasons to feel optimistic too as a Michigan football fan.

However, there’s a lot of pressure on top recruits like Scott to stay in Ohio so we’ll see, but it would be a massive commitment if the Michigan Wolverines are able to get it.

The Michigan Wolverines should also get some clarity at the cornerback position this weekend as a couple of other targets are set to announce their commitments.

A top Michigan football target is announcing on Friday

Four-star offensive line target Michael Uini will announce his commitment on Friday and will choose between Michigan football, Georgia, and Alabama.

The Bulldogs are trending as the favorite here. Michigan had some momentum after Uini took an official visit but it didn’t hold. Alabama was scheduled for an official visit in the fall, but we’ll see if that happens and it’s pretty clear where this is headed.

It’s a miss that stings, but if Michigan football is able to land Bennett Warren, that will make up for it, so that’s a name to keep an eye on going foward.

More Michigan Wolverines news

• Michigan’s Adam Fantilli was drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday in the first round of the NHL draft. On Thursday, his teammate at Michigan, forward Gavin Brindley, became his future teammate in Columbus as he was selected in the second round by Columbus 34th overall. The freshman forward scored 12 goals and dished out 26 assists last season for the Michigan Wolverines. Like Fantilli, he will have a decision to make about turning pro or returning for another college season.
• The Michigan women’s basketball team also announced their rosters and numbers for the 2023-2024 season. Also, related to women’s hoops, Laila Phelia is getting set to play with Team USA in the America Cup.