Michigan football currently has three commitments in the 2026 class and even after landing five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood in the 2025, Michigan is in hot pursuit of a signal caller in this cycle. The Wolverines have been connected to two five-star quarterbacks: Ryder Lyons and Brady Smigiel. But after visiting over the weekend, Michigan offered Ashland (OH) three-star quarterback Nathan Bernhard.
With how well the visit went, On3’s Steve Wiltfong placed a prediction in favor of the Wolverines to land Bernhard with a 60 out of 100 confidence level.
On3’s @SWiltfong_ has logged an expert prediction for Michigan to land a quarterback〽️
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With being an Ohio State fan, Bernhard could be swayed that way if the Buckeyes offered him. But as of now, Ohio State has not extended an offer to the 6-5 gunslinger. His top offers are from Duke, Indiana, Louisville, Michigan State, and Penn State, among others. According to the Composite, Bernhard is the 530th-ranked player in the 2026 class and the No. 30 quarterback.
Michigan would likely take two quarterbacks in the class if either Lyons or Smigiel wanted to come as well.
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