A former UCLA signee, who took a two-year mission, could join Michigan's 2027 recruiting class on Monday night.
Ethan McDowell of The Wolverine posted on X that Weston Port, a three-star linebacker signee of UCLA in the 2024 recruiting class, will announce his commitment on Monday evening.
Port was ranked No. 684 overall in the 2024 class, according to the 247 Sports composite rankings. He's listed at 6-foot-2, 224 pounds. Port has a long history with Kyle Whittingham and his staff.
Michigan football offered the three-star linebacker well before he decommitted from UCLA, but Utah, when Whittingham was the head coach, was the third program to offer Port. BYU offered him in 2022, too. So it's not surprising to see the Wolverines trend as the favorite here. The Rivals Recruiting Prediction Machine and the 247 Sports crystal ball favor U-M.
How Weston Port would fit with Michigan football
The Wolverines just added a linebacker in the 2027 class, four-star Frederrick Ford, who feels like one of Michigan's most important commitments in the 2027 class. Linebacker has been a need, especially after Michigan didn't sign any four-star linebackers in 2026.
Port played at San Juan Hills High School in California. He was credited with 316 tackles during his three seasons of varsity football, plus 61 tackles for loss, 21 sacks, three interceptions, three forced fumbles, and three pass breakups. He returned an interception for a touchdown, too.
That's outstanding production. The only problem is that Port hasn't played football in two seasons. It's going to take him some time to get back into football shape.
247 Sports describes him as having a "crazy" motor in its scouting report. Here is an excerpt of Port's scouting report from 247 Sports:
"He has a crazy motor, and you love the relentless style he plays with. He’s a tough, physical kid who’s also strong against the run and is a very instinctive player. Port has worked hard on his athleticism and looked noticeably quicker as a junior, shooting gaps or running down plays from behind. He’s a big hitter who has a nice edge in his game, but also looked comfortable dropping in coverage and playing in space."
Port feels like an inside linebacker for Michigan, but like Ford, he's got some versatility, and could be productive as a pass rusher or blizter, too. His transition back to football will take time, but after a year or two of development, he could have a real chance to contribute on defense.
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