Wolverine TV: Five most important remaining targets on Michigan's board

The Wolverine’s EJ Holland breaks down the five most important remaining targets on Michigan’s recruiting board, including On300 Owings Mills (Md.) McDonogh linebacker Nick Abrams.

Watch the full video at the end of this story.

Abrams Recruitment

Michigan extended an offer to Abrams in February and quickly became a major player in his recruitment.

Abrams made his first visit to Michigan this spring and returned for his official visit in June.

Abrams recently named Michigan in his final four along with Alabama, Georgia and Oregon.

Here is what Holland had to say about his recruitment.

“Michigan came on a little late for Abrams but worked itself into his Top 4” Holland said. “Michigan needs to land an elite level linebacker this cycle, and Abrams definitely fits the description. He’s athletic, can run and has room to add some good weight to his frame. Michigan seems to be playing from behind coming out of official visits. The Wolverines need to make a serious move as his decision is nearing.”

Abrams plans to make a final decision on his birthday on July 16.

At 6-foot-2, 220 pounds, Abrams is ranked as the No. 8 linebacker and No. 163 overall prospect nationally, per On3. He is also ranked as the No. 5 overall prospect in the state of Maryland this cycle.

Michigan now has 21 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 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. 9 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.

Michigan also has the No. 12 ranked transfer portal class this cycle, per the On3 transfer portal index.