If it seems like Michigan football has been interested in a lot of three-star prospects lately, you aren’t alone. It’s also just part of the process.
Not every recruit is going to be a four or five-star kid and sometimes, these three-star kids identified early can blossom and move way up. Tight end Matthew Hibner is one example.
He was ranked outside the top 1,000 when he first committed to Michigan football and some fans rolled their eyes, as to say, big deal. Then, the kid moved into the top 400 of the 247 composite rankings and in the specific rankings put out by 247 sports, Hibner is 133rd overall and the No.