Can the Wolverines steal another win from Notre Dame?

Less than two weeks ago, the Michigan Wolverines traded away Notre Dame’s top-rated recruit for the Class of 2025, Ivan Taylor. The four-star safety had already committed to the Irish in December, but that clearly didn’t stop the Wolverines from pursuing him on the recruiting trail. That persistence has paid off in a big way.

It seems like Michigan has the same mindset when it comes to four-star wideout Derek Meadows. In fact, 247 Sports reports that Meadows may have delayed his decision in part because of late pressure from Michigan.

“I think, however, that there is no denying that Michigan has become an unexpected thorn in the side of this recruiting effort,” wrote Sam Webb. “One big reason is that its NIL pitcher has not taken a back seat to either team. The NIL success of the program’s top players after the national championship has made Michigan a major player in such recruiting efforts, and that has definitely made it a player in this one.”

Meadows is considered one of the best wide receivers in the 2025 class and will announce his decision on Saturday, July 20. He has his choice between Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Notre Dame and Michigan. Both On3 and 247 Sports favor the Irish in this race, but it is also reported that Michigan is still trying to get the top 50 prospect.

Here is 247 Sports’ scouting report on the four-star talent:

“A safety prospect with high IQ, elite NFL bloodlines and a top-notch testing profile. He measured around 6’11” and 170 pounds before his junior season. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds and a short shuttle in 4.25 seconds that day. Quick-footed and very agile. He has worked in a two-man system for most of his prep career and has shown he can get where he needs to go. He is competitive at the catch point and turns his head well to find the football. A solid open-field tackler at this stage who can pounce and carry the ball on the ground. He still needs to get a little better at breaking blocks and weaving through traffic, though. He will need to put on some bulk and improve his playmaking at some point, but should be viewed as a potential multi-year starter at a top-25 program. He will likely be at home on the third level of defense, but is in the Man-marking is tenacious enough that he might be considered as an inside corner on Saturdays.”

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