Michigan football has been working on bringing in a stud cornerback to add to its defensive backfield in 2025 after losing both Will Johnson and Aamir Hall following the 2024 season. However, after striking out on Emmanuel Karnley and Ryland Gandy,

Michigan football appeared to shooting a shot over the SEC's bow with two commitments in short order from the state of Tennessee. One never made it to campus and the other never really saw the field.

We knew that the Michigan football team was going to go after offensive linemen in the transfer portal, and they got one here. Lawrence Hattar is the second offensive lineman in this transfer portal class as the Wolverines also landed a commitment from Cal Poly transfer Brady Norton.

According to On3’s Pete Nakos, Ishmail has decided to remain within the Big Ten as he has signed with the new-look Purdue team led by Barry Odom. Michigan EDGE Breeon Ishmail has signed with Purdue, @On3sports has learned. https://t.co/VxSGJEUisH pic.twitter.com/2qXXulPop1

After crushing Northwestern 50-6 on Nov. 23, Michigan followed with a stunning 13-10 upset over No. 2 Ohio State in Columbus. Then, playing without several top players who opted out of the ReliaQuest Bowl, the Wolverines knocked off an 11th-ranked Alabama team playing close to full strength.

Lawrence Hattar was not a big name in the transfer portal, whatsoever. The Livonia, Mich. native has played for Division II Ferris State since 2022, but at 6-foot-5, 335 pounds, he’s a big body at a position of need along the interior offensive line.

Michigan has long been known as a tight end friendly program. If you are a high school TE prospect, Michigan has to be at the top of your list based on how they feature players at that position. Recent TE Colston Loveland is widely viewed as a top 15 NFL draft pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.