Michigan football is wrapping up the 2025 recruiting class, but it is working on the 2026 class, which will soon be on the clock.
One prospect was expected to lean toward the maize and blue because he played a position the Wolverines are known for and his high school is in a neighboring town. 2026 Saline (Michigan) tight end Lincoln Keyes visited Ann Arbor in recent weeks as his recruitment appeared to be picking up.
However, Keyes surprised by spurning the Michigan Wolverines in favor of making an early commitment to Georgia. His pledge was announced on Sunday morning.
BREAKING: Class of 2026 TE Lincoln Keyes has Committed to Georgia, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 6’6 240 TE from Saline, MI chose the Bulldogs over Michigan, Ohio State, & Alabama
“GO DAWGS LET’S GET IT”https://t.co/9iK6AqsDKs pic.twitter.com/87OJgP95kK
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) November 17, 2024
Keyes is a three-star prospect ranked 391st in the 2026 class, regardless of position. He’s the No. 20 tight end and No. 7 player in the state of Michigan.
The Wolverines have a loaded room: Four-stars Hogan Hansen and Brady Prieskorn pledged in 2024. Michigan also has four-star Andrew Olesh and three-star Eli Owens pledged in the 2025 class.