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Breaking down Michigan Football’s not-so-secret recruiting weapon

The Michigan Wolverines are always going to recruit well, but there is a growing trend that may explain their recent success.

Their national brand, prestige, academics and significant stake in the NIL world have helped ease the transition from the latter Jim Harbaugh glory days into Sherrone Moore’s reign. While in-state and regional players have and will continue to create the foundation of Michigan’s roster, there is another less talked-about state that has made contributions to its recruiting classes in recent years.

The Texas Connection

Moore’s staff’s role in recruiting high schoolers from Texas starts with two natives, defensive backs coach LaMar Morgan and special teams coordinator J.