Michigan football recruit Nate Marshall visited Auburn this weekend, and the Tigers are now a strong contender to sway him.
Nate Marshall, Michigan’s top 2025 recruit, recently took an official visit to Auburn, which is working hard to flip the 6-foot-4, 265-pound defensive lineman. Marshall, ranked 41st overall and fourth among defensive linemen according to 247 Sports, committed to Michigan in April after their spring game.
Marshall’s commitment to Michigan was unexpected, especially given Michigan’s recent challenges in securing top-100 recruits due to their NIL approach. Hailing from Fenwick, Illinois, Marshall is currently the highest-ranked commitment in Michigan’s 2025 class, making the prospect of losing him significant.
Sherrone Moore of Michigan has emphasized that the program must be the right fit for recruits and cautioned that those seeking guaranteed money might not find it at Michigan. This approach, while principled, could mean missing out on top talent, prompting some to argue that Michigan might need to adapt its strategy.
Auburn appears to be gaining ground in the race for Marshall, possibly leveraging NIL benefits. Michigan’s ability to tout its development capabilities is currently hindered by having a new defensive line coach and a new defensive coordinator. While Wink Martindale and Joe Esposito have strong track records, they still need to demonstrate their ability to develop NFL-caliber players at Michigan.
Following his visit to Auburn, Marshall told Jeffrey Lee of Auburn Live, “It’s Auburn or Michigan. I would say it’s pretty close, especially after this visit.”
This statement underscores the competitive nature of his recruitment and suggests that Michigan will need to regain momentum to secure his commitment.
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