Michigan football recruiting heats up for Darius Johnson
Michigan football is actively pursuing four-star cornerback Darius Johnson for the 2027 recruiting class. Multiple analysts have predicted that Johnson will commit to Michigan, boosting the team's ranking to No. 12 in Rivals team rankings. Johnson, who has received offers from several top programs, last visited Michigan in March and has not set a decision timeline yet.
- ▪Michigan football has recently received four commitments in four days.
- ▪The Wolverines have moved up to No. 12 in the Rivals team rankings.
- ▪Darius Johnson is rated as the No. 210 player in the country by Rivals.
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