Signed: Kainoa Winston signs with Michigan football

Big time player is in! #GoBlue

Ratings

* Ovr Pos St
247Sports Composite 4 110 10 1
On3 Industry Ranking 4 100 10 1
247Sports 4 121 11 1
On3 4 67 5 1
ESPN 4 51 5 1
Rivals 4 33 1

Vitals

Hometown Washington (D.C.) Gonzaga
Projected Position Safety
Height 5-foot-11
Weight 185-pounds

Recruiting Story

Thought to be a Penn State lean for much of the process and fully anticipated to also visit North Carolina and Oregon, Winson surprised by committing to the Wolverines in June. He’s been solid to his pledge since joining the class.

Readiness Level

Could compete to be in the rotation in year one but is more likely going to need a year before he ends up getting into the fold due to the depth expected to be ahead of him.

Notes

  • Committed June 14, 2024
  • Also a decorated sprinter

Scouting report

The scouting report from 247Sports’ Andrew Ivins:

A new-age defensive back prospect with the straight-line speed to help combat modern passing attacks. Owns some of the more impressive track times in the 2025 cycle having collected various medals at respected meets around the country. Size hasn’t been third-party verified, but is believed to be under 6-foot and full of muscle. Flies around the field and can get outside the numbers with ease. Quick to locate the football and is not afraid to jump a route. Has proven to be a rather spirited tackler in run support and seems to frequently be seeking out contact. Agile and fluid enough in the lower half to man-up with wide receivers and tight ends, but hasn’t been asked to press a ton on Friday nights. Based on what he has put on tape thus far, should be viewed as a potential defensive playmaker for a Power Five program that could play over the top, in the box, or even in the slot. Likely to add plenty of value on special teams units at the program of his choice.

Film

Original commitment story

Michigan football gets huge 2025 commit from elite DB

Photos

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