On Friday, Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore and offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell went down to Cocoa (Fla.) to see 2026 four-star quarterback commit Brady Hart, and it turns out they saw some other talent they liked.
Shortly after the visit, the Wolverines offered Hart’s 2025 wide receiver teammate Jayvan Boggs, but on Monday, another got an offer. And it’s a big one.
Formerly a Florida State commit, 2025 Cocoa (Fla.) five-star EDGE Javion Hilson is an elite recruit who is garnering a ton of interest from top programs as early signing day draws near. Though it may be late in the game, Michigan football offered Hilson, hoping it can lure him into the class.
#AGTG Blessed to receive an Offer from @Coach_SMoore at the University of Michigan〽️ @Cocoa_Schneider @J55FoFo @mdiesel321 @OfficialAthlete @CocoaFootball @BradyHartQB @JohnGarcia_Jr @Rivals @adamgorney @ChadSimmons_ @247Sports pic.twitter.com/w6xOFZP2OA
— Javion Hilson (@javion_hilson) November 18, 2024
Here is how Hilson ranks according to the recruiting sites:
| * | Ovr | Pos | St | |
| 247Sports Composite | 4 | 40 | 2 | 7 |
| On3 Industry Ranking | 4 | 48 | 4 | 7 |
| 247Sports | 4 | 69 | 6 | 10 |
| On3 | 4 | 76 | 8 | 12 |
| ESPN | 4 | 77 | 11 | 12 |
| Rivals | 5 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
The scouting report from 247Sports’ Andrew Ivins:
Athletic edge defender with long limbs and upfield burst. Excels as a face-up rusher and has hounded quarterbacks while working as a wide 9 in a four-man front. Measured just under 6-foot-4, 225 pounds spring before junior season, but has added some good weight in advance of senior campaign and should be able to take on more mass in the coming years. Not one to give up on a play and will keep the foot on the pedal to make tackles outside of his lane. Formidable punch can make it hard for blockers to latch onto him, but must get better at holding his ground and keeping containment when runs come his way. Increased flexibility could also lead to more sacks as it would allow him to dip more effectively when turning the corner. Combination of physical traits, testing data, and functional athleticism suggest ample long-term upside. Could emerge as a high-major impact player for a College Football Playoff contender with early-round NFL Draft upside.
Hilson is making his decision on early signing day, Dec. 4. He has recently visited Syracuse, Texas, Florida State (after his decommitment), and UCF.