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Livonia (Mich.) Detroit Country Day 2021 three-star offensive tackle Caleb Tiernan has Michigan “definitely near the top” in his college recruitment, and a recent trip to Ann Arbor has solidified his interest.
Tiernan went to Michigan to watch the basketball team take on Oregon at Crisler Center Saturday, which ended in a 71-70 overtime loss.
Since it wasn’t a football game, there were fewer recruits. That gave the prospect something similar to a one-on-one experience.
“I think I know everything about Michigan and how it works, so I’m just trying to build connections with the coaches and other commits to see if this is the place,” Tiernan told WolverinesWire.
The 6-foot-7, 265-pound lineman focused on what he was looking for in a football program, spent time with offensive line coach Ed Warinner and offensive line graduate assistant Josh Hendershot.
“More personally and less in a rush,” Tiernan said of his conversations with Warinner and Hendershot. “It was a lot more impacting because if I end up going there, they would be my coaches.”
Specifically speaking his relationship with Warinner, Tiernan said he was a “really nice guy” and showcased his caring attitude for all those on the roster.
Tiernan also had the opportunity to check in with 2021 four-star offensive tackle Giovanni El-Hadi, the 96th-best prospect in the country and a Michigan commit.
El-Hadi was the first in the 2021 class to commit to Michigan, and Tiernan wanted to find out what caused him to pledge so early.
The Sterling Heights (Mich.) Stevenson only had positives words regarding the Wolverines.
“It was the first time I’ve asked a commit about why he chose Michigan,” Tiernan said.
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Following the relaxing yet engaging visit to Michigan, Tiernan trimmed his list to four schools – Michigan, Northwestern, Ohio State and Penn State.
Tiernan doesn’t plan to set a commitment date.
“It will probably be whenever,” he said. “I don’t feel like I’m going to set a date.”
Ranked as the No. 451 prospect in the country, Tiernan is also No. 47 at offensive tackle and No. 12 in Michigan, according to the 247Sports Composite.