Michigan football already has one defensive tackle committed in the 2024 class, Ohio-based prospect Ted Hammond. While five-star Justin Scott remains the top priority, the Wolverines are looking to lure others.
Among them is Durant (Oklahoma) four-star DT Xadavien Sims, who is rated by 247Sports as the No. 121 player in the country, the 16th-best defensive tackle and No. 1 player in the state of Oklahoma. The last time the Wolverines pulled in the top-rated player in the Sooner state, it was former five-star Daxton Hill in the 2019 class.
On Monday, Sims released his top 10, which included Michigan, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Michigan State, Miami (Fla.), Georgia Tech, TCU, Oregon, Vanderbilt and Texas A&M.
#AGTG Gods plan not mine🙏🏾 @Hayesfawcett3 @seancooper_C4 @toddvargas #top10 pic.twitter.com/qNhEToes4U
— Xadavien Sims🌟🌟🌟🌟 (@XadavienS) April 8, 2023
This one appears to be an uphill battle, however. Rival Michigan State has four predictions on the 247Sports crystal ball, all indicating he’s a lock to end up in East Lansing.
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