This will be a hectic recruiting weekend for the Wolverines, with many of elite prospects and pledges coming to town.
June is often a hectic month for recruiting, and the Michigan Wolverines football team will host more than a dozen recruits this weekend.
When it comes to positional needs and overall talent, the Wolverines should prioritize the following three players over all others.
Andrew Olesh, a four-star TE, is among the top uncommitted recruits visiting this weekend. According to the 247Sports aggregate, he ranks 130th overall in his class, fifth among tight ends, and third among Pennsylvanians.
Olesh has long been a goal for the Wolverines. He received an offer from Michigan in March and listed them in his top eight a month later. In an interview with 247Sports’ Brian Dohn ($) at the time, Olesh explained why he chose each of his top eight teams, including Michigan.
Tight ends coach (Steve) Casula was the first person to greet me when I arrived to Michigan. “He’s an excellent coach,” Olesh stated. “He greeted my family nicely. He showed me how to blend in. He told me I may be the next Colson Loveland, which was great to hear because he’s going to be a projected first or second-round choice. If I could be like him at Michigan, it would be fantastic since he’s an excellent player. He has already put me in contact with Colston, and I’ve been asking him questions.”
Speaking of Loveland, the standout Michigan tight end is available for the draft following this season. Michigan has a lot of young tight ends on its roster, including true freshmen Hogan Hansen and Bradyr Pieskorn’s search for a tight end to fill Loveland’s shoes may prove difficult. Billy Beane once said that if you can’t replace Loveland, you can “re-create him in the aggregate.”
Michigan has only signed one tight end in the 2025 class, three-star recruit Eli Owens. The tight end room has been quite good over the previous four years, and adding a talented player like Olesh enhances the position group’s upside.
Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng, four-star linebacker Michigan has yet to sign a 2025 linebacker, and Owusu-Boateng’s commitment would get things started for that position group right away.
Cole Sullivan is the only linebacker in the 2024 class; Jeremiah Beasley transferred to Missouri shortly after spring ball. Aside from Ernest Hausmann and Jaishawn Barham, there aren’t many experienced players at the position right now, thus the team could definitely benefit from more depth.
Owusu-Boateng is ranked 75th overall and ninth among linebackers in the 2025 class. He also made formal visits to USC, Notre Dame, and Ohio State this month. He has plenty of time to make a decision, but if Michigan can persuade him during his visit, it might be important for Michigan’s defense in the long run.
I’m not in a rush,” Owusu-Boateng told On3’s Chad Simmons last month ($). “I will take my time and make my selection without compromising. Being developed as a man and a player is vital to me, and I consider all options while making a decision. Knowing what college football is like today, I’m looking for someone that has my back and wants the best for me.”
