Overview
- Monsanna Torbert announced his commitment to Michigan on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, choosing the Wolverines over Ohio State and Indiana.
- An official visit to Michigan on June 19 shifted momentum in the recruitment and helped the Wolverines overtake Ohio State late in the process.
- Torbert is a 4-star prospect listed around 5'11" and 170 pounds who posted 2,241 all-purpose yards and 30 touchdowns as a junior and projects to play cornerback or nickel in college.
- Cornerbacks coach Jernaro Gilford led the recruitment with visible roles for defensive coordinator Jay Hill, whom Torbert called a “defensive guru,” and Cincinnati native Kerry Coombs.
- Torbert’s pledge brings Michigan’s 2027 class to 20 commitments, boosts an already strong secondary and increases scrutiny when he returns to Ohio for games against in-state programs.