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Michigan Lands 2026 Three-Star LB Kaden Catchings in Flip From USF

He pointed to Michigan's linebacker usage as a clear scheme fit following an official visit.

Overview

  • Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett reported on Nov. 11 that Kaden Catchings switched his verbal commitment from USF to Michigan.
  • Catchings’ move follows a brief USF pledge that came after an earlier verbal to Liberty during this cycle.
  • The Mississippi prospect visited Ann Arbor earlier this month and said the Wolverines’ defense mirrors how he plays in high school.
  • Michigan is recruiting him at linebacker, and his pledge is listed as the program’s third commitment at that position in the 2026 class.
  • The Hartfield Academy senior is listed around 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds, carries three-star ratings with varying national ranks, and has logged 29 tackles and two sacks on defense plus 337 rushing yards and six touchdowns on offense this fall.