The early signing period begins in college football on Wednesday, and Michigan and the State of Michigan will begin to formalize what appear to be strong recruiting classes, with the Wolverines set to make the top 10 and the Spartans expected to be one class among. the best. 20 in the country.

Follow live updates from Detroit News contributor Nolan Bianchi here.

Latest: Deion Sanders, Jackson State reportedly toppled nation’s No.1 rookie

Travis Hunter can play any position at any school. So naturally, he’s heading for… Jackson State? It’s true. Deion Sanders has reportedly knocked down the nation’s No. 1 rookie for his alma mater’s 2022 class.

Hunter, a 6-foot-1, 165-pound cornerback from Suwanee, Ga., Enlisted in Florida state in March 2020. But he idolized Sanders growing up, and now the former legend of the He State of Florida has just stolen the best rookie Seminoles in what is a completely unprecedented move.

Michigan overthrows 3-star QB Alex Orji of Virginia Tech

Michigan added their second quarterback in the 2022 signing class, toppling 3-star quarterback Alex Orji on Wednesday.

The former Virginia Tech entry is the nation’s 47th quarterback and Texas State’s 113th prospect.

Michigan Land Pledge Letter of Intent from 4 Star S Keon Sabb

Well that’s a big deal for the Wolverines. Michigan lands 4-star Keon Sabb security at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

Sabb (6ft 2in, 200lb), was previously committed to Clemson but disengaged on December 6. He is Florida’s 10th overall hope and the nation’s 10th security hope.

4-star Cass Tech DL Deone Walker chooses Kentucky over Michigan

Count one for Big Blue. Sorry, Michigan fans – not that Big Blue.

Cass Tech 4-star defensive lineman Deone Walker chose Kentucky over Michigan and signed his letter of intent. Walker, a 6-6, 350-pound Detroit native, was the state’s third prospect and the country’s 26th prospect.

Michigan State returns 3-star CB Caleb Coley

Mel Tucker’s influence in Georgia is strong. Michigan State lands Georgia 3-star cornerback Caleb Coley, a former engagement from Vanderbilt who both pledged to the State of Michigan and signed his letter of intent on Wednesday morning.

Coley is the nation’s 43rd corner prospect.

Michigan returns 3 star WR Amorion Walker from Notre Dame

Moments after losing a commitment, Michigan returned one of their own by snatching 3-star receiver Amorion Walker from the Fighting Irish. Walker, a 6-foot-4, 175-pound receiver from Louisiana, has also received offers from Alabama, LSU and other strong SEC programs.

Walker is the country’s 34th ATH prospect.

Texas overthrows Michigan against Ethan Burke

The day begins with a loss for the Michigan Wolverines. Texas rocks 3-star EDGE Ethan Burke from Westlake, TX. Burke, a 6-foot-7, 225-pound passer, made his announcement via Twitter this morning.

MSU targets Goodwin to sign later today

Spartan fans hoping for a decision from valuable 5-star attacking tackle Kiyaunta Goodwin will have to wait – but not as long as some might have thought.

Goodwin, the nation’s 25th prospect in the recruiting class of 2022, said earlier he was not going to make his decision today, but CBS Sports are now reporting that he will make his studio announcement on their 247 show. Sports Early Signing Day. .

Michigan’s commitments

SIGN – 4 stars S Zeke Berry, De La Salle (California), 6-0 / 195

SIGN – 4 stars DL Mason Graham, Servite (California), 6-4 / 295

SIGN – 4 stars TE Colston Loveland, Gooding (Idaho), 6-5 / 230

SIGN – WR Tyler Morris, 4 stars, Nazareth Academy (Illinois), 6-0 / 175

SIGN – 4 stars LB Jimmy Rolder, Marist (Illinois), 6-2 / 220

SIGN – 4 stars WR Keon Sabb, IMG Academy (Florida), 6-2 / 200

SIGN – 3 stars S Damani Dent, Terry Parker School (Florida), 6-0 / 190

SIGN – OT Connor Jones 3 stars, Palmer Ridge (Colorado)

SIGN – 3 stars TE Marlin Klein, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School (Georgia), 6-6 / 215

SIGN – OT 3 stars Alessandro Lorenzetti, The Loomis Chaffee School (Connecticut), 6-6 / 285

SIGN – 3 stars LB Micah Pollard, Bartram Trail (Florida), 6-3 / 200

SIGN – CB Myles Pollard 3 stars, Ravenwood (Tennessee), 6-2 / 185

SIGN – 3 stars RB CJ Stokes, Hammond School (South Carolina), 5-11 / 190

SIGN – 3 stars ATH Amorion Walker, Ponchatoula (Louisiana), 6-4 / 175

5 stars CB Will Johnson, Grosse Pointe Sud (Michigan), 6-3 / 190

4 stars EDGE Kevonte Henry, Leuzinger (CA), 6-4 / 225

4 stars ATH Kody Jones, Germantown (Tennessee), 5-11 / 175

3-star LB Aaron Alexander, Belleville (Michigan), 6-1 / 205

3 stars QB Jayden Denegal, Apple Valley (California), 6-4 / 215

3 stars DL Kenneth Grant, Merrillville (Indiana), 6-4 / 335

QB Alex Orji 3-star, Sachse (TX), 6-2 / 226

3 stars LB Deuce Spurlock, Madison Academy (Alabama), 6-2 / 200

Michigan State Commitments

SIGN – ATH 4 stars Jaden Mangham, Wylie E. Groves (Michigan), 6-3 / 185

SIGN – 4 stars DL Alex VanSumeren, Garber (Michigan), 6-3 / 300

SIGN – 3 stars EDGE Chase Carter, Minnehaha Academy (Minnesota), 6-6 / 225

SIGN – 3 stars S Quavian Carter, Lee County (GA), 6-4 / 200

SIGN – 3 stars CB Caleb Coley, Houston County, GA, 5-11 / 166

SIGN – 3 stars WR Jaron Glover, Riverview (FL), 6-3 / 195

SIGN – 3-star S Malcolm Jones, Lee County (GA), 6-1 / 185

SIGN – 3 stars OT Braden Miller, Eaglecrest (Colorado), 6-7 / 290

SIGN – TE Jack Nickel 3 stars, Milton (GA), 6-4 / 235

SIGN – IOL 3 stars Kristian Phillips, Salem (GA), 6-6 / 340

SIGN – 3-star S Malik Spencer, Buford (GA), 6-2 / 193

SIGN – 3-star K Jack Stone, Highland Park (Texas), 6-0 / 186

SIGN – 3 stars CB Ade Willie, IMG Academy (Florida), 6-2 / 185

4-star WR Antonio Gates Jr., Dearborn Fordson (Michigan), 6-1 / 185

4-star QB Katin Houser, St. John Bosco (CA), 6-3 / 200

4 stars ATH Dillon Tatum, West Bloomfield (Michigan), 5-11 / 190

IOL Gavin Broscious 3 stars, Desert Edge (Arizona), 6-3 / 305

WR Tyrell Henry 3 stars, Roseville (Michigan), 6-1 / 170

3 stars OT Ashton Lepo, Grand Haven (Michigan), 6-8 / 280

3-star TE Michael Masunas, Hamilton (Arizona), 6-5 / 235

3 stars EDGE James Schott, Center Grove (Indiana), 6-4 / 215

Central Michigan Commitments

QB Max Brown 3 stars, Lincoln Christian School (Oklahoma), 6-3 / 200

3 stars WR Edward Conoran, DePaul Catholic (New Jersey), 6-0 / 190

OT Alex Heininger 3 stars, Brighton (New York), 6-5 / 270

WR Jordan Kelly 3-star, Mayde Creek (TX), 6-1 / 180

IOL 3 stars Martin Koivisto, Shakopee (Minnesota), 6-6 / 295

3 stars DL Kade Kostus, Rockford (Michigan), 6-3 / 248

LB Jordan Kwiatowski 3-star, Sterling Heights Stevenson (Mich.), 6-1 / 220

3 stars OT Brady Ploucha, Dearborn Divine Child (Michigan), 6-5 / 270

RB Jordan Ramsey 3-star, Sterling Heights Stevenson (Michigan), 5-9 / 185

3-Star Temple TE DC, St. Mary’s, Michigan, 6-7 / 220

3 stars CB Olando Trader, Jackson (Michigan), 6-1 / 185

3-star ATH Ambrose Wilson, East Lansing, Michigan, 6-0 / 190

2 stars LB Jalen Handford, Warren Township (Illinois), 6-1 / 225

2 stars WR Langston Lewis, Islands (Georgia), 6-0 / 183

WR Matteo Carriere, Alpharetta (Georgia), 6-1 / 167

WR Kamryn Perry, Marietta (Georgia), 5-8 / 150

Eastern Michigan Engagements

3-star EDGE Maliek Bogard, Beggs (Oklahoma), 6-5 / 230

OT Mack Indestad 3 stars, Lemont (Illinois), 6-7 / 265

3 stars RB Elijah Jackson-Anderson, Grand Blanc Community (Michigan), 5-10 / 180

3-star TE Max Reese, Fenwick (Illinois), 6-3 / 200

CB 3 stars Rodney Shelley, Langston Hughes (GA), 5-11 / 160

IOL Josh Anderson, Westminster Christian Academy (Missouri), 6-4 / 286

Western Michigan engagements

3-star WR Nate Anderson, Homestead (Indiana), 6-0 / 170

3-star S Saveon Brown, Thornwood (Illinois), 6-1 / 187

3 stars WR Jashawn Johnson, Hoffman Estates (Illinois), 5-10 / 165

3-star ATH Dillon Moore, Ben Davis (Indiana), 6-2 / 190

EDGE Isaiah Street 3 stars, Brownsburg, 6-5 / 225

DL Kenny Givens, Iowa Central CC (Iowa), 6-3 / 295

RB Jamal Hailey, Berrien Springs (Michigan), 5-11 / 180

TE August Johanningsmeier, Howell (Michigan), 6-4 / 225

DL Brandon Smith, Decatur Central (Indiana), 6-4 / 250

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