Michigan football suffered a painful defeat on Saturday against Ohio State, one that should have taught the Wolverines some lessons heading into next season.
One is that Michigan needs to upgrade its talent. While in the short term, the focus is on the transfer portal, the best way to close the gap on Ohio State is with high school recruiting.
Michigan football signed a top-10 class in 2025, led by five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood, one of two five-star signees. Michigan also has two five-stars in the 2026 class, plus a new four-star commitment in cornerback Jamarion Vincent, who flipped from Baylor on Sunday.
Vincent is one of the top players in the state of Texas for the 2026 class. The 6-foot-2, 165-pound cornerback is ranked No. 168 overall in 2026, according to the 247 Sports composite rankings. He's ranked No. 21 among players in the Lone Star State and is 20th among cornerbacks.
Some positive news for Michigan football after a loss to Ohio State
It's hard to feel happy about anything after the Wolverines' 27-9 loss to Ohio State, but here's the scouting report on Vincent from 247 Sports, which should help a little.
"Plays fast and does not appear deficient in top-end speed on the gridiron. Junior campaign showed improved acceleration and long speed vs. sophomore season. Extensive in-season snaps at quarterback. Three-phaser with impressive production on both sides of the ball. Needs to add some mass to bolster tackling ability and man coverage potential against larger pass catchers. Still developing technically, but assembled a terrific live evaluation at the Under Armour Dallas event in Feb. 2025, showcasing functional athleticism and position-specific instincts. Projects to the high-major level as a potential impact player with long-term pro upside."
Michigan has 26 commitments total. 15 of them are blue-chip prospects, Vincent included. The class is ranked 11th with just a few days before Early National Signing Day.