For those of us that follow recruiting closely, it is a constant game of ebbs and flows. You win some and you lose some, however some losses are much easier to stomach than others. Regardless of your individual feelings towards Michigan,

On3's Steve Wiltfong made the surprising flip of his prediction that 2026 Chicago (Ill.) Simeon four-star edge rusher McHale Blade would choose the Irish, switching it to Michigan on Monday morning. It didn't take long before the 6-foot-4, 245-pound edge rusher made it unofficially official, committing to Michigan football.

Texas DL Alister Vallejo is the ninth commit for Michigan football in the class of 2026, which is now ranked No. 31 nationally by 247 Sports.