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Four-Star DT Xavier Muhammad Commits to Michigan, Elevates Class Rankings

5/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

On Thursday, May 14, 2026, four-star defensive tackle Xavier Muhammad committed to the University of Michigan football program.
Ranked No. 88 overall and No. 8 among defensive linemen by Rivals, the 6-foot-3, 265-pound Muhammad chose Michigan over offers from Notre Dame, Miami (FL) and Nebraska and also plays basketball and track.
Michigan rose to No. 17 in 247Sports team rankings and No. 12 in Rivals class rankings, moving the 2027 class to No. 12 nationally.

History

Historical Context

Michigan’s ability to attract elite talent stretches back to the 2009 class, ranked seventh nationally by Rivals and tenth by ESPN, and the 2020 class, placed tenth by 247Sports and eleventh by Rivals. The May 14 2026 commitment of four-star defensive tackle Xavier Muhammad sustains this historic recruiting strength, keeping Michigan a premier pipeline to the NFL.

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Story summary

On Thursday, May 14, 2026, four-star defensive tackle Xavier Muhammad committed to the University of Michigan football program.
Ranked No. 88 overall and No. 8 among defensive linemen by Rivals, the 6-foot-3, 265-pound Muhammad chose Michigan over offers from Notre Dame, Miami (FL) and Nebraska and also plays basketball and track.
Michigan rose to No. 17 in 247Sports team rankings and No. 12 in Rivals class rankings, moving the 2027 class to No. 12 nationally.

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