Michigan Recruiting Board Reset: Defensive Back

Michigan continues to build momentum on the recruiting trail as the 2026 cycle takes shape. The Wolverines already hold one of the nation’s top classes, currently ranked No. 10, with early defensive back commits such as Dorian Barney, Andre Clarke Jr, and Jordan Deck already on board. Those three provide a strong foundation for the secondary, but the staff is still looking to add more top-end talent to complement that group. In this piece, we will break down where things stand with several of Michigan’s top defensive back targets.