Michigan football predicted to land 4-star recruit Major Stokes

Michigan football has but one commitment in 2028 thus far, with Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy kicker Ryan Jung having pledged to the Wolverines over the weekend. But now, the maize and blue look to be trending for a major, big-time prospect out of Kyle Whittingham’s old stomping grounds.

Rated the No. 61 prospect in the country according to ESPN, and the No. 74 overall player per both the Rivals Industry Ranking and 247Sports Composite, 2028 Orem (Utah) four-star edge rusher Major Stokes is a coveted target, not just by the Wolverines. However, 247Sports recruiting insider Blair Angulo put in a prediction on Sunday evening indicating that when Stokes decides, he will choose Michigan football.

Stokes is listed at 6-foot-5.5, 240 pounds, and has offers from the likes of Alabama, BYU, Colorado, Miami, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas A&M, UCLA, USC, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and others.

In 2024, Stokes managed 60 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and three sacks, but he upped the ante in 2025, with 42 tackles, 29.5 tackles for loss, and 11.5 sacks — decreasing his tackle output, but significantly improving across the board in the stats that matter most.

This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Michigan football trending for Major Stokes