Michigan football needed to bolster its linebacker room in the 2027 recruiting class, and following the commitment of Weston Port on Monday, the Wolverines have done that for the second time in a week.
Last week, the Wolverines landed four-star linebacker Frederrick Ford out of Mississippi. He's ranked No. 224 overall via the 247 Sports composite rankings and is ranked 192nd in the Top 247. ESPN has him ranked 140th overall, so there is a ton of upside there.
Port has a lot of upside, too. It might just take time to realize it.
Michigan football landed former UCLA linebacker signee Weston Port
The 6-foot-2, 224-pounder was ranked No. 684 overall, via the 247 Sports composite rankings in the 2025 class when he signed with UCLA out of San Juan Hills High School in California. During his three seasons of high school football, Port was credited with 316 tackles, 42 tackles for loss, 21 sacks, three interceptions, three pass breakups, and three forced fumbles.
It's not shocking at all that he ended up at Michigan. UCLA has a different coach, while Utah, when it was led by Kyle Whittingham, now the Michigan football head coach, was one of the first programs to extend Port a scholarship offer.
If you read his scouting report, he sounds like someone meant to play for Whittingham. He's described by 247 Sports as having a "crazy motor." Port was also called "relentless."
Just like Ford, he feels like a perfect fit for Jay Hill's defense. He hasn't played football for two years because of his mission, but that's something Whittingham's staff will know all about from their Utah days, so that should help with his overall development.
Port was recruited originally by Jim Harbaugh. He had an eye for talent, just like Whittingham, so that's a positive thing. Here's more on what Michigan football is getting from his 247 Sports scouting report:
"He’s a tough, physical kid who’s also strong against the run and is a very instinctive player. Frame wise, he’s similar to recent UCLA ‘backer Darius Muasau and that’s why we think he’ll end up as more of a traditional inside ‘backer in college. 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. You love the off the field work ethic and character as well and he’s a player we could see as a future captain down the road."
Port will have five years of eligibility starting in the 2027 season.
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