The Wolverines have done most of their work in the 2026 recruiting class. Now, it's mostly about defending commitments, something Michigan football needs to worry about with one of its most coveted pledges.
Alister Vallejo, a 6-foot-3, 310-pound defensive lineman out of Liberty Hill, Texas, feels like one of Michigan's biggest recruiting wins in the 2026 class, despite the ranking, which is 320th overall, according to the 247 Sports composite rankings.
Notre Dame, and its fans, thought Vallejo to South Bend was a done deal. Then, just before his decision, Michigan swooped in, landing the blue-chip defensive tackle who is eerily similar to Mason Graham.