Michigan State football had not committed to the 2025 class since Carter Smith committed midseason in 2023. In fact, the Wolverines' drought has made them more likely to be disqualified than eligible these days.
Finally, the corn and blue stopped the bleeding and had a massive effect.
First commitment of the Sherone Moore era, 2025 Fenwick (Ill.) Oak Park four-star defensive lineman Nathaniel Marshall has seen enough of the prospect and decided to pull the trigger on Michigan football on Monday morning. did.
Rated the No. 35 player in the country regardless of position by the 247Sports Composite, Marshall is the highest-rated player in the 2021 class since Will Johnson.
Scouting report by Allen Trieu of 247Sports:
He has basketball and offense experience and can sometimes split wide and make effective plays from the spot. That athleticism carries over to the defense, where he's used to space and tracking. He can change directions and chase plays. He shows his athleticism and never gives up on his play. He has shifted from outside to inside, playing up and down the line. Since he can support his weight well, he may be able to keep gaining weight and become a combo athlete in college. My weight is not bad at the moment. The long-term prediction is that he is most likely to be in 5 skill, but it depends on physical development. His combination of athleticism and versatility makes him a high-end prospect. He has to continue to hone his skills from a technical standpoint and get stronger, but he looks like he'll be a starter at a high-major program and has the basic tools to play beyond college. have.
Marshall had offers from schools such as Alabama, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Miami and Texas.
The story originally appeared on Wolverines Wire