While Michigan football's transfer portal has been active over the past week, the recruiting flow surrounding the 2025 class has been much quieter.
But that doesn't mean the Wolverines aren't doing their job.
One of the big names in this up-and-coming class is 2025 Doylestown (Pa.) Central Bucks East four-star interior offensive lineman Michael Carroll, who holds the top offer in the country. While much of his recruitment was thought to come from Penn State, the 6-foot-6, 300-pound Nittany Lion doesn't necessarily seem like a team to beat.
On Saturday, Carroll revealed the top four schools, with the Michigan State football team making the cut along with PSU, Alabama and Georgia.
Carroll also has offers from Clemson, Florida, Texas, Texas A&M, USC and Wisconsin. He's a legendary player at Penn State, but he doesn't have a 247Sports Crystal Ball prediction for any school at this time.
On3's dossier on Carol is as follows:
Michael Carroll, affectionately known as “Big Mike,” comes from a family of all-star athletes. His father, Michael Carroll Sr., played football at Penn State University, and his mother, Letitia Carroll, was a Hall of Fame basketball player at Michigan State University. “He's dedicated, hard-working and always pushes himself to be the best,” Central Bucks East coach John Donnelly said. “Michael's journey as a football player is so much more than just the game. It's about the relationships he's built, the lessons he's learned and the impact he's had on his community. His passion for the sport. is contagious.”
Carroll has made several unofficial visits to Ann Arbor, including a win over Ohio State in 2023, and most recently in March 2024. He plans to visit Michigan again in June.
Carroll is top-rated by On3 as a four-star and No. 27 player in the country, regardless of position.
The story originally appeared on Wolverines Wire
