Michigan lands commitment from in-state OL Louis Esposito

Michigan has scored an important win on the recruiting trail.

Rising 2027 Saline (Mich.) High offensive lineman Louis Esposito gave Michigan a verbal pledge this weekend. He picked Michigan over offers from Louisville, Pitt, Purdue and others.

“I’ve always been taught people make the place, and I think Michigan has one of the best cultures, one of the best atmospheres in all of college football,” Esposito said. “I’ve been a Michigan fan since I was growing up. It’s just a dream come true to be able to say I have a Michigan offer.”

Esposito earned his Michigan offer at one of U-M’s on-campus camps this summer. It was there where he worked in front of offensive line coach Grant Newsome.

Following the event, Esposito met with Newsome and head coach Sherrone Moore and earned the scholarship.

“It was a total surprise to me,” Esposito said. “I just showed up hoping for the best. I know I did good, so I feel like I earned it.”

Esposito is the son of Michigan defensive line coach Lou Esposito, who has arguably been U-M’s best recruiter this summer. Lou landed multiple high profile defensive linemen this cycle and is quickly proving to be one of the best recruiters on staff.

Louis is Michigan’s first commit in the 2027 recruiting class.

Michigan has 22 commits in its 2026 recruiting class — five-star Washington (D.C.) Gonzaga EDGE Carter Meadows, Top 100 Honolulu (Hawaii) Kamehameha offensive tackle Malakai Lee, Top 100 St. Louis (Mo.) DeSmet defensive lineman Titan Davis, Top 100 Billings (Mont.) West tight end Matt Ludwig, Top 100 Newberry Park (Calif.) High quarterback Brady Smigiel, On300 Needham (Mass.) St. Sebastian’s offensive lineman Marky Walbridge, On300 Chesapeake (Va.) Oscar Smith wide receiver Travis Johnson, On300 Irmo (S.C.) Dutch Fork EDGE Julian Walker, On300 Chicago (Ill.) Simeon EDGE McHale Blade, four-star Frisco (Texas) Lone Star defensive back Jordan Deck, four-star Carrollton (Ga.) High defensive back Dorian Barney, four-star Richmond (Va.) Hermitage defensive back Andre Clarke, four-star Mansfield (Texas) High wide receiver Zion Robinson, three-star Cartersville (Ga.) Cass offensive lineman Bear McWhorter, three-star Washington (D.C.) St. John’s EDGE Tariq Boney, three-star Denver (Colo.) Mullen tight end Mason Bonner, three-star Liberty Hill (Texas) High defensive lineman Alister Vallejo, three-star Dallas (Texas) Parish Episcopal wide receiver Jaylen Pile, three-star Richmond (Va.) Huguenot linebacker Markel Dabney, three-star Hinsdale (Ill.) Central kicker Micah Drescher, Columbus (Ohio) St. Francis DeSales running back Jonathan Brown and Phoenix (Ariz.) O’Connor long snapper Colton Dermer.

Michigan entered the day with the No. 10 ranked 2026 recruiting class nationally, per the On3 Industry team recruiting rankings. Michigan is also ranked No. 4 in the Big Ten. USC currently has the top class in the conference.