Michigan football has had a solid 2024 recruiting cycle, but the past few weeks have seen the Wolverines miss more than hit.
While the maize and blue have gotten in running back Micah Kaapana, edge rushers Devon Baxter and Dominic Nichols, and wide receiver I’Marion Stewart. But, they’ve lost out on linebacker Aaron Chiles, edge rusher Darien Mayo, and cornerback Bryce West, two of three which had appeared to be, at the very least, Michigan leans.
So, the Wolverines needed a win. And on Wednesday, they got one.
Hailing from Belleville (Mich.), linebacker Jeremiah Beasley is rated as a four-star recruit, and is listed as the No. 237 player in the country via the 247Sports proprietary rankings. He’s the 25th-ranked linebacker and fifth-best player in the state of Michigan. And after appearing to be a Michigan State lean for some time, Beasley ultimately opted to commit to Michigan.
BREAKING: Four-Star LB Jeremiah Beasley has Committed to Michigan!
The 6’2 220 LB from Belleville, MI chose the Wolverines over Michigan State & Mizzou
“I feel like going to Michigan is the best place for me as a person and player, & I’m going to win a national championship.”… pic.twitter.com/F2NVFdxkbR
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 28, 2023
Missouri was the other school under strong consideration but also had offers from Colorado, Florida, Nebraska, Penn State, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and many others.
The scouting report from 247Sports’ Allen Trieu:
Powerful linebacker with short-area explosion. Adequate size, but hits beyond his listed measureables. Was injured as a freshman and had a good sophomore year, but made big strides as a junior and seemed to have his explosiveness all the way back following his recovery. Has a track background and runs and moves around easily in space. Times his blitzes and shoots gaps with good acceleration. Also is a standout at running back and could fit the bill as a bigger back if a school wants to play him there. Three-down linebacker who can fit in a variety of systems.
Beasley is Michigan’s 24th commitment in the 2024 cycle. The Wolverines are currently ranked third in the 247Sports team rankings behind Georgia and Ohio State.
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