2024 4-star Michigan football target sets commitment date

Get him, and another domino could likely fall as well. #GoBlue

Michigan football is really, really hoping it will get two commitments in one day. That day happens to be in less than 24 hours: Tuesday, April 25.

In-state prospect, 2024 Rochester Adams four-star tight end Brady Prieskorn plans to announce his decision on Tuesday at 3:15 p.m. EDT. Around that time, another high-end target shared he plans to announce his decision.

2024 Cheshire (Connecticut) Academy four-star defensive tackle Jerod Smith is one of several prospects from Tarik Black’s former high school the Wolverines are interested in. And he announced on Twitter that he’s making his college decision the same day as Prieskorn, though the time was unspecified.

Per 247Sports’ Brian Dohn:

Has verified size and a thick frame with ability to play at 290 pounds. Agile with an impressive sub 4.5 shuttle and sub 5.0 in 40 during camp in May. Played with low pad level and low center of gravity during in-person evals and on tape. Productive player with 12 sacks and 29 tackles for loss as sophomore. Played everywhere from nose to five-technique in 3-4 defense. Uncoils and fires off quickly at snap. Covers ground quickly in first two steps and gets up field in hurry. Shows strength and power throughout frame. Anchors well at point of attack. Can stack and shed and also fight through double teams. Active hands makes it tough for blockers to stay engaged. Very good body control. Re-directs well along line of scrimmage. Instinctual and reacts quickly. Plays with energy and effort. Can chase plays down. Has to continue to add size, mass and strength to play interior defensive line in college. Has to continue to develop technique and not rely so heavily on athleticism and strength. Has to make sure he remains assignment-oriented. Earlier contributor at a top 20 program. Early to mid round NFL draft potential.

Jerod has a twin brother, Jacob, an edge rusher, in the same class who just put Michigan football in his top group as well.

There are five 247Sports crystal ball predictions for the interior playing brother. Four (all made within the past few days) indicate Michigan will be his school of choice. The sole Kentucky prediction was made in July 2021.

Smith released a top 10 in January of Michigan, Alabama, Georgia, Penn State, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Notre Dame, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas. His brother’s top six is Michigan, Alabama, Kentucky, Notre Dame, Nebraska and Georgia.

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