Markel Dabney on Flip to Michigan: "Couldn't Pass Up the Opportunity"

On Friday, 3-star 2026 athlete Markel Dabney announced his flip from SMU to Michigan in a post on X. Despite his surprising commitment to the Mustangs in May, linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary and the Wolverines staff remained persistent. Dabney made it to Ann Arbor for an official visit earlier this month, which ultimately proved to be a turning point.