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Heisman Star’s Son Charles Woodson Jr. Picks Michigan

5/16/2026

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Woodson Jr. Commits Michigan

Charles Woodson Jr., a four-star defensive back, committed to Michigan for the 2027 season.
The 5-foot-11, 160-pound senior from Orlando chose Michigan over offers from Florida State, Texas A&M and others, ranking No. 804 overall and No. 82 safety in the 2027 class.
First-year coach Kyle Whittingham will coach Woodson Jr., whose father Charles Woodson is a Hall of Fame defensive star and 1997 Heisman winner.

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Michigan Hires Whittingham

Michigan dismissed head coach Sherrone Moore and hired Utah coach Kyle Whittingham to lead the program.
Michigan coaching staff traveled to Lake Nona in January, marking an unprecedented in-person recruiting effort.
Safeties coach Tyler Stockton recruited prospect Woodson Jr., whose commitment gave Michigan’s 2027 class ten commits and a No. 19 national ranking by the 247Sports Composite.
Woodson Jr.’s junior-year performance helped Lake Nona advance to the Class 7A regional semifinals.

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Michigan Reveals Schedule

Michigan's 2026 conference slate includes road games at Ohio State and Oregon and home contests against Oklahoma and Indiana.
The Wolverines will return quarterback Bryce Underwood, wide receiver Andrew Marsh, and running back Jordan Marshall while adding depth from a No. 19 nationally ranked recruiting class.
Analysts say the mix of returnees and new talent could shape Michigan’s 2026 defensive strategy as the team pursues a College Football Playoff spot.

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Woodson Jr. Commits Michigan

Charles Woodson Jr., a four-star defensive back, committed to Michigan for the 2027 season.
The 5-foot-11, 160-pound senior from Orlando chose Michigan over offers from Florida State, Texas A&M and others, ranking No. 804 overall and No. 82 safety in the 2027 class.
First-year coach Kyle Whittingham will coach Woodson Jr., whose father Charles Woodson is a Hall of Fame defensive star and 1997 Heisman winner.

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