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Michigan Football: Wolverines in strong position with 2021 recruits

Don Brown has been a tremendous asset for the Michigan football program ever since he arrived as the defensive coordinator prior to the 2016 season.

Not only has Brown brought an aggressive style of defense to the Wolverines, one that kept Michigan football among the top defenses in the country, he has also been a big factor on the recruiting trail, especially in the Northeast.

And when it comes to the class of 2021, it looks like Brown’s connections could help the Wolverines land a key defensive tackle from the state of Massachusetts.

Ikenna Ugbaja is the player in question and the four-star prospect from Hyde Park, Massachusetts, is listed by 247 sports as the No.