BREAKING: Michigan Scores Monumental Early Win, Lands 2027 Four-Star EDGE Recarder Kitchen
In a stunning and strategic early recruiting victory, the University of Michigan football program has secured a commitment from Recarder Kitchen, a premier four-star edge rusher from Toledo, Ohio, for the class of 2027. The announcement, made by the prodigious young talent on social media, sends a powerful message about the Wolverines’ recruiting reach and future planning under head coach Sherrone Moore.
Kitchen, who stands at an imposing 6-foot-5 and 235 pounds as a high school sophomore, is already considered one of the nation’s top defensive prospects for his cycle. His rare blend of size, athleticism, and raw power at such a young age has drawn comparisons to former Michigan greats and current NFL stars. He chose the Wolverines over a slew of early scholarship offers from other national powers, including Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Oregon.
“For me and my family, it’s always been about finding the right fit—a place that feels like home and has a plan for my development on and off the field,” Kitchen said in his commitment post. “Coach Moore, Coach (Greg) Scruggs, and the entire Michigan staff made it clear I was their top priority. The culture, the tradition of development, and the chance to be part of something special in Ann Arbor was something we couldn’t turn down. I’m locked in and ready to help bring more championships to Michigan.”
For Head Coach Sherrone Moore, this commitment is a landmark achievement with multiple layers of significance. First, it demonstrates an aggressive and forward-thinking recruiting approach, locking down a cornerstone player years before his signing day. This kind of early commitment can act as a catalyst, encouraging other elite 2026 and 2027 prospects to join him. Second, it represents a crucial win in the vital battleground of Ohio, continuing Michigan’s recent success in plucking top talent from its rival’s backyard.
Perhaps most importantly, it is a massive endorsement of new defensive line coach Greg Scruggs. Securing a commitment from a player of Kitchen’s caliber so early in Scruggs’ tenure proves his immediate impact on the recruiting trail and his ability to connect with and develop the next generation of defensive line stars.
“This is a huge day for our program,” said Coach Moore in a released statement. “Recarder is an exceptional young man with tremendous upside. He embodies the size, athleticism, and toughness we want in a Michigan defender. We’re excited about his future and thrilled he chose to be a Wolverine.”
While the 2027 signing day is still three years away, this early pledge is a masterstroke in roster construction. It allows the Michigan coaching staff to build a relationship with Kitchen, guide his physical development, and shape a future defensive class around a potentially dominant pass-rushing force. For Wolverine fans, it is a thrilling glimpse into a future where the pipeline of elite defensive talent, a hallmark of the program’s recent success, shows no signs of slowing down. The message is clear: in the Sherrone Moore era, Michigan is playing the long game—and winning.
