The Michigan Wolverines football team made news on Friday, as Jim Harbaugh’s program earned a huge commitment from a top prospect in the 2024 recruiting class
Providence Day School (Charlotte, N.C.) five-star Jadyn Davis — the No. 2 quarterback in the 2024 class — announced his verbal commitment to Michigan over a group of finalists, which included Ohio State, among other top-tier Power Five programs. Davis, who has been one of the most sought-after high school prospects over the past two years, but the 6-foot-1, 200-pound signal-caller finally came to a decision on Friday, which he detailed with ESPN.
“I had a lot of schools that were heavily recruiting me and I’m a big relationship guy, so it was hard to narrow that list down and tell people no, but I prayed on it and asked for guidance,” Davis said via ESPN. “I asked for signs and all the signs pointed to Michigan, and I’m happy with my decision. I’m ready to get there to work and earn the starting job and lead them to a national championship.”
Davis gives the Wolverines their highest-ranked quarterback commitment since J.J. McCarthy pledged to the Big Ten School in 2019. McCarthy was ranked as the No. 5 quarterback and the No. 25 overall prospect in the nation at the time of his commitment, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.
The college football world was buzzing over the huge Michigan news.
Remember there was talk about how Jim Harbaugh couldn't get a QB recruit? He's went from Cade McNamara (wins Big 10/makes playoff) to JJ McCarthy (wins Big 10/makes playoff) to a 5 star Jadyn Davis they never would have got a few years ago. #Michigan is loaded. https://t.co/72UALse4ym
— JJ Cox (@jjcoxsports) March 31, 2023
HUGE pickup by Michigan. Jadyn Davis chose the Wolverines over many top programs, most notably Ohio State. https://t.co/m7434aADWC
— Brendan Moore (@bmoorecfb) March 31, 2023
Incredible feeling to know we don’t have to wait for Jadyn Davis to pull Michigan out of the dark ages in 2-3 years. We’re coming off back-to-back B1G titles/CFP appearances. This is how recruiting is supposed to go and now it’s happening.
— Noah Neidlinger (@candor_for_sale) March 31, 2023
The commitment speech by Jadyn Davis was beautiful. Easy to see why Harbaugh and his staff didn’t recruit any other QB’s in the 2024 class. Kid is special. #GoBlue
— MGo🫘 (@MJoeBean) March 31, 2023
Not only am I excited to watch Jadyn Davis on the field for Michigan, but after witnessing the way he carried himself during his announcement, I’m excited to watch him grow as a young man. I can’t think of a better player for JJ to pass the torch to.
— Wolverine Chronicle (@WolverineChron) March 31, 2023
Fighting back tears, Jadyn Davis announces that he is a MICHIGAN WOLVERINE!! pic.twitter.com/OGBaMHwfIk
— Blue By 90 (@bluebyninety) March 31, 2023
LET’S GO!
Michigan lands the #4 QB in the COUNTRY for 2024 in Jadyn Davis!
The Wolverines have found their successor to JJ McCarthy. Lots to be excited about at the QB position in the future! pic.twitter.com/7QVfuU2uFc
— Josh 〽️ (@UMFanJosh) March 31, 2023
Five-star QB Jadyn Davis announces his commitment to Michigan on ESPN.
"I’m a guy that’s going to walk in and help build this class at the school I pick and build it to the No. 1 recruiting class in the country," he says.
— Austin Meek (@byAustinMeek) March 31, 2023
