Wolverine TV: Breaking down five key Michigan recruits from California

The Wolverine’s EJ Holland broke down five key Michigan recruits from California ahead of U-M’s clash with USC, including Top 100 2027 Gardena (Calif.) Junipero Serra defensive back Duvay Williams.

Watch the full video above.

Williams Recruitment

Michigan extended an offer to Williams in the spring and hosted him for his first visit in June. Williams also had a chance to camp in front of the staff at its annual satellite camp in Detroit.

The Wolverines are working to get Williams back on campus for another visit before the end of the season.

USC has the early lead for Williams on the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine. However, Williams doesn’t appear to be in a rush to make a decision and is keeping his options open.

Here is what Holland had to say about his recruitment.

“USC is obviously the frontrunner here,” Williams said. “The Trojans have already received predictions to land Williams and keep him home. However, Williams visited Michigan this summer, has a good relationship with the staff and actually just saw the Wolverines beat Nebraska during his recent visit to Lincoln. If Michigan can get him back on campus, that will definitely be something to watch. Williams is a long, speedy corner with plenty of elite traits. He’s a big target in 2027.”

At 6-foot-2, 160 pounds, Williams is ranked as the No. 5 cornerback and No. 36 overall recruit nationally, per the Rivals Industry Ranking. He is also ranked as the No. 3 overall recruit in the state of California for next cycle.

Michigan has three commits in its 2027 recruiting class — Top 100 Marion (Mass.) Tabor Academy quarterback Peter Bourque, three-star Southlake (Texas) Carroll offensive lineman Tristan Dare and three-star Saline (Mich.) High offensive lineman Louis Esposito.

Michigan has 23 commits in its 2026 recruiting class — five-star Mineral (Va.) Louisa County running back Savion Hiter, 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 Liberty Hill (Texas) High defensive lineman Alister Vallejo, 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 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, four-star Frisco (Texas) Lone Star defensive back Jordan Deck, 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 Dallas (Texas) Parish Episcopal wide receiver Jaylen Pile, three-star Richmond (Va.) Huguenot linebacker Markel Dabney, three-star Hinsdale (Ill.) Central kicker Micah Drescher, three-star Columbus (Ohio) St. Francis DeSales running back Jonathan Brown and three-star Phoenix (Ariz.) O’Connor long snapper Colton Dermer.