Jacob Oden’s future is so bright, to borrow a phrase, he’s gotta wear shades.
The 2024 four-star athlete from Harper Woods announced his commitment on Thursday night via 247 Sports on YouTube, opting to stay in state and head to Ann Arbor to play for coach Jim Harbaugh and Michigan football.
When the time came to announce his choice, Oden turned to a prop: The “Turnover Buffs,” donning a pair of Cartier sunglasses — the signature celebration piece for Wolverines defenders who created a turnover during the 2022 season — and a maize-and-blue visor.
Oden, who is ranked as the No.