Recruiting Podcast: The latest on five-star Michigan OT target Andrew Babalola

Expected spring visitors were discussed on The Wolverine live Tuesday recruiting show with analysts EJ Holland and Zach Libby, including five-star Overland Park (Kans.) Blue Valley Northwest offensive tackle Andrew Babalola.

Watch the full show above.

Babalola Recruitment

Babalola is expected to visit to Michigan on March 22 to watch spring camp practice. It’ll be his first-ever appearance in Ann Arbor after picking up an offer from head coach Sherrone Moore this past September.

Originally born in Bloomfield Township, 45 minutes north of Ann Arbor, Babalola is close friends with 2024 Michigan offensive tackle Andrew Sprague.

Here’s what Holland had to say about the situation.

“It’s just really hard to break down the top list for Babalola and it seems like he’s really open,” Holland said. “I think this recruitment could go in a lot of different directions. But for Moore to be from Kansas, I think that gives (Michigan) an in, (as well as) some other ties. Grant Newsome does a fantastic job of recruiting offensive linemen and building personal connections. So, I think the chance is there with Babalola. A strong impression this week could really move the needle, and put Michigan really high on his mind and guarantee a return for an official visit.”

At 6-foot-5.5, 280 pounds, Babalola is listed as the No. 14 overall prospect and the No. 3 offensive tackle in the country, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four primary recruiting media services. He’s also the No. 1 recruit in the state of Kansas.

Michigan currently yields three verbal commits in the 2025 recruiting class – On300 Ft. Myers (Fla.) Bishop Verot quarterback Carter Smith, On300 Howell (Mich.) High defensive lineman Bobby Kanka, and three-star Alcoa (Tenn.) High tight end Eli Owens.

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