Wolverine TV: Breaking down Michigan LB commit Aden Reeder

Three-star Cincinnati (Ohio) St. Xavier linebacker Aden Reeder flipped his commitment from Wisconsin to Michigan. The Wolverine’s EJ Holland breaks down what this verbal pledge means for the Wolverines.

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Reeder Recruitment

Reeder gave Wisconsin a verbal commitment back in May and seemed solid to the Badgers throughout the process.

However, Reeder notched an offer from Michigan late last month and quickly set up an official visit. Linebacker was a big remaining need for the Wolverines this cycle, and the staff made Reeder feel like a top priority.

Michigan pushed for Reeder’s commitment during his stay on campus and won him over soon after.

Here is what Holland had to say about Reeder.

“Michigan needed to land another linebacker this cycle,” Holland said. “The Wolverines had just one pledge at the position in Markel Dabney. The staff identified Reeder as a late riser and made him a priority. He’s had a productive senior season and projects as a high floor take. He fits more of the MIKE role and complements Dabney well.”

At 6-foot-3, 210 pounds, Reeder is ranked as the No. 46 linebacker and No. 566 overall prospect in the country, per the Rivals Industry Ranking. He is also ranked as the No. 28 overall recruit in the state of Ohio this cycle.

Michigan now has 23 commits in its 2026 recruiting class — Reeder, 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 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.