Michigan football is a storied program that has had many of great players walk through the halls in Ann Arbor. When it comes to recruiting, the Wolverines have had their ups and downs, but Michigan is a destination where players want to go and get to the next level.
In this article, we are going to go back down memory lane and look at the top recruits who have signed with the Wolverines. For this, we will use 247Sports Composite rankings. Recruiting rankings became existent on 247Sports back in the year 2000 — hence why this article is from 2000 to present.
Here are the top 20 signees that Michigan has reeled in since 2000. All stats come from MGoBlue.
1. DT Rashan Gary
DE Rashan Gary, Michigan: Gary didn t have a great 2018 season with just 3.5 sacks, and he appeared to coast at times with the draft on his mind. But he s a big-time talent who could play end or tackle in Matt Patricia s defense.
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DE Rashan Gary, Michigan: Gary didnt have a great 2018 season with just 3.5 sacks, and he appeared to coast at times with the draft on his mind. But hes a big-time talent who could play end or tackle in Matt Patricias defense. / Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press
Class: 2016
Hometown: Paramus (NJ) Paramus Catholic
247Sports Composite Rankings: No. 1 overall player
Years as a Wolverine: 2016-18
Michigan stats: 136 tackles, 25 TFLs, 10 sacks, 1 forced fumble
2. ATH Jabrill Peppers
Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) is tackled by Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Terry McLaurin (83) after an interception at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 30-27 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports / Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Class: 2014
Hometown: Paramus (NJ) Paramus Catholic
247Sports Composite Rankings: No. 3 overall, No. 1 ATH
Years as a Wolverine: 2014-16
Michigan stats: 45 carries for 239 yards and five TDs, 10 catches for 82 yards, 39 punt returns for 510 yards and a score, 120 tackles, 18.5 TFLs, three sacks, one INT, and 11 pass deflections
3. QB Ryan Mallett
November 10, 2007; Madison, WI, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) throws a pass during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. The Badgers defeated the Wolverines 37-21. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2007 Jeff Hanisch / Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Class: 2007
Hometown: Texarkana (TX) Texas High
247Sports Composite Rankings: No. 5 overall, No. 2 Pro-Style QB
Years as a Wolverine: 2007
Michigan stats: 61-141 for 892 yards, seven TDs, and five INTs
*Transferred to Arkansas
4. LB Lamarr Woodley
Nov 20, 2004; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes #7 Ted Ginn Jr.stiff arms Michigan Wolverines #56 LaMarr Woodley in the first half at Ohio Stadium. Buckeyes beat the Wolverines 37-21. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports (©) Copyright 2004 by Matthew Emmons / Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Class: 2003
Hometown: Saginaw (MI) Saginaw
247Sports Composite Rankings: No. 4 overall, No. 2 LB
Years as a Wolverine: 2003-06
Michigan stats: 177 tackles, 50.5 TFLs, 24 sacks, five pass deflections, 10 forced fumbles, and five fumble recoveries
5. S/LB Prescott Burgess
Jan 1, 2005; Pasadena, CA, USA: FILE PHOTO; Texas Longhorns tight end Bo Scaife (80) in action against Michigan Wolverines linebackers Prescott Burgess (6) and Scott McClintock (36) during the 2005 Rose Bowl at the Rose Bowl. The Longhorns defeated the Wolverines 38-37. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Network / USA TODAY Sports
Class: 2003
Hometown: Warren (OH) Warren G Harding
247Sports Composite Rankings: No. 5 overall, No. 1 S
Years as a Wolverine: 2003-06
Michigan stats: 173 tackles, 10.5 TFLs, four sacks, four INTs, 14 pass deflections, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries
6. RB Kelly Baraka
A Michigan football helmet on the sideline during open practice at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK
Class: 2001
Hometown: Portage (MI) Portage Northern
247Sports Composite Rankings: No. 12 overall, No. 3 running back
Years as a Wolverine: 2001
Michigan stats: Never played a down, kicked off team.
7. DE Brandon Graham
Nov 14, 2009; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back John Clay (32) is tackled by Michigan Wolverines defensive end Brandon Graham (55), linebacker Jonas Mouton (8) and safety Jordan Kovacs (32) while rushing with the football during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. The Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Michigan Wolverines 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports / Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Class: 2006
Hometown: Detroit (MI) Crockett
247Sports Composite Rankings: No. 16 overall, No. 3 LB
Years as a Wolverine: 2006-09
Michigan stats: 138 tackles, 56 TFLs, 29.5 sacks, three pass deflections, eight forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, two blocked kicks
8. S Daxton Hill
Nov 27, 2021; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) is brought down by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Michael Barrett (23) and defensive back Daxton Hill (30) in the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports / Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Class: 2019
Hometown: Tulsa (OK) Booker T. Washington
247Sports Composite Rankings: No. 14 overall, No. 1 S
Years as a Wolverine: 2019-21
Michigan stats: 145 tackles, seven TFLs, three INTs, 17 pass deflections, three forced fumbles
9. WR Donovan Peoples-Jones
Michigan wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (9) scores a touchdown against Ohio State during the first half at the Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
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Class: 2017
Hometown: Detroit (MI) Cass Tech
247Sports Composite Rankings: No. 12 overall, No. 1 WR
Years as a Wolverine: 2017-19
Michigan stats: nine rushes for 87 yards, 103 receptions for 1,327 yards and 14 TDs, 89 punt returns for 743 yards and two TDs
10. CB Will Johnson
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive back Will Johnson (2) celebrates with defensive back Keon Sabb (3) after a turnover against the Washington Huskies during the third quarter in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports / Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Class: 2022
Hometown: Grosse Pointe (MI) Grosse Pointe South
247Sports Composite Rankings: No. 15 overall, No. 3 CB
Years as a Wolverine: 2022-current
Michigan stats: 54 tackles, three TFLs, seven INTs, 14 pass deflections
11. QB Chad Henne
November 10, 2007; Madison, WI, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Chad Henne (7) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2007 Jeff Hanisch / Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Class: 2004
Hometown: Reading (PA) Wilson
247Sports Composite Rankings: No. 18 overall, No. 3 Pro-Style QB
Years as a Wolverine: 2004-07
Michigan stats: 828-1387 for 9,715 yards, 87 TDs, and 37 INTs
12. S Ernest Shazor
Nov 20, 2004; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes #49 Dionte Johnson fights to get in the endzone while stopped by Michigan Wolverines #25 Ernest Shazor in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports (©) Copyright 2004 by Matthew Emmons / Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Class: 2001
Hometown: Detroit (MI) Martin Luther King
247Sports Composite Rankings: No. 20 overall, No. 1 S
Years as a Wolverine: 2002-04
Michigan stats: 166 tackles, 19 TFLs, three sacks, four INTs, 12 pass deflections, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries
13. RB Kevin Grady
Sep. 13, 2008; South Bend, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Kevin Grady (24) is tackled by Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive end Morrice Richardson (53) and linebacker Darius Fleming in the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame won 35-17. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports / Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Class: 2005
Hometown: Grand Rapids (MI) East Grand Rapids
247Sports Composite Rankings: No. 21 overall, No. 4 RB
Years as a Wolverine: 2005-06, 2008-09
Michigan stats: 200 carries for 783 yards and 10 TDs, 20 catches for 150 yards
14. DT Aubrey Solomon
Oct 20, 2018; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Aubrey Solomon (5) stands on the field during the second half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports / Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Class: 2017
Hometown: Leesburg (GA) Lee County
247Sports Composite Rankings: No. 23 overall, No. 2 DT
Years as a Wolverine: 2017-18
Michigan stats: 24 tackles, 2.5 TFLs
*Transferred to Tennessee
15. RB Derrick Green
Sep 26, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Derrick Green (27) rushes against the Brigham Young Cougars at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports / Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Class: 2013
Hometown: Richmond (VA) Hermitage
247Sports Composite Rankings: No. 27 overall, No. 4 RB
Years as a Wolverine: 2013-15
Michigan stats: 212 carries for 898 yards and seven TDs, three receptions for 33 yards
*Transferred to TCU
16. DT Chris Hinton
Oct 24, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Christopher Hinton (15) looks on during pre game warmups before a game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports / Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Class: 2019
Hometown: Norcross (GA) Greater Atlanta Christian School
247Sports Composite Rankings: No. 31 overall, No. 4 DT
Years as a Wolverine: 2019-21
Michigan stats: 55 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, two sacks, four pass deflections, two fumble recoveries
17. QB J.J. McCarthy
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) celebrates after beating the Washington Huskies in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Class: 2021
Hometown: La Grange Park (IL) IMG Academy
247Sports Composite Rankings: No. 25 overall, No. 5 QB
Years as a Wolverine: 2021-23
Michigan stats: 482-713 for 6,226 yards, 49 TDs, 11 INTs; 161 carries for 632 yards and 10 TDs
18. CB Marlin Jackson
Nov 20, 2004; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes #4 Santonio Holmes dives into the endzone while getting hit by Michigan Wolverines #3 Marlin Jackson in the third quarter at Ohio Stadium. Buckeyes beat the Wolverines 37-21. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports (©) Copyright 2004 by Matthew Emmons / Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Class: 2001
Hometown: Sharon (PA) Sharon
247Sports Composite Rankings: No. 33 overall, No. 3 CB
Years as a Wolverine: 2001-04
Michigan stats: 195 tackles, 13 TFLs, two sacks, nine INTs, 34 pass deflections, five forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, two blocked kicks
19. OL Marques Slocum
Michigan spirit squad celebrates a touchdown against Ohio State during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.
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Class: 2005
Hometown: Philadelphia (PA) West Philadephia Catholic
247Sports Composite Rankings: No. 33 overall, No. 1 OG
Years as a Wolverine: 2007
Michigan stats: eight tackles, 0.5 TFL
*Dismissed from Michigan
20. CB Donovan Warren
Sep. 15, 2007; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Jimmy Clausen (7) loses the ball as he is pressured by Michigan Wolverines cornerback Donovan Warren (6) in the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports / Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Class: 2007
Hometown: Long Beach (CA) Polytechnic
247Sports Composite Rankings: No. 29 overall, No. 4 CB
Years as a Wolverine: 2007-09
Michigan stats: 170 tackles, five TFLs, one sack, six INTs, 22 pass deflections, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries
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