Michigan Wolverines has landed the biggest recruit in football history best top 3 prospects 2025…

the Michigan Wolverines secured a commitment from Derrick “D.J.” Marshall, the unanimous No. 1 overall prospect of the 2025 recruiting class. The five-star quarterback—widely considered a generational talent—turned down powerhouse programs like the Georgia Bulldogs, Texas Longhorns, and Ohio State Buckeyes to don the maize and blue.

The announcement came in dramatic fashion. Marshall, standing at 6’5” with a rocket arm and a 4.5-second 40-yard dash time, had his pick of schools. Analysts and fans alike believed Georgia or Texas, with their recent dominance in recruiting, were locks for his commitment. Instead, in front of a packed crowd at his high school gymnasium, Marshall unzipped his hoodie to reveal a Michigan jersey, causing audible gasps.

“Michigan was the right place for me,” Marshall said confidently. “Coach [Sherrone] Moore believed in my vision. I’m not just here to win—I’m here to change the game.”

The Wolverines’ coaching staff had been relentless in their recruitment. Sherrone Moore’s vision for a modernized offense centered around Marshall’s dual-threat ability was reportedly the deciding factor.

 

Marshall’s rejection of Georgia and Texas shocked the programs and their fans. Georgia, under Kirby Smart, has dominated recruiting for years and was thought to have a strong bond with the young quarterback. Texas offered him the chance to follow in the footsteps of recent greats. Yet, Marshall had other plans.

 

“The kid’s not just special—he’s historic,” said one recruiting analyst. “He’s got the passing of Trevor Lawrence, the mobility of Caleb Williams, and the mind of Peyton Manning. This is the type of recruit that changes everything for a program.”

 

The news quickly made headlines nationwide. Michigan fans flooded social media with celebrations, while rival fans questioned how the Wolverines pulled off such a massive coup.