Sherrone Moore isn’t just building around Bryce Underwood—he’s trying to bottle lightning twice. Michigan Wolverines’ five-star quarterback prize has already sparked a new wave of energy in Ann Arbor, and Moore’s staff is moving with urgency this spring to surround him with future cornerstones. Over a dozen high-impact recruits made the trip to campus this past week, part of what’s becoming a hyper-focused talent grab. With Underwood set to reshape Michigan’s offense from day one, the Wolverines are betting big on locking in pieces that can sustain this surge deep into the 2026-27 recruiting cycles. That includes playmakers who can stretch the field, defenders who can clamp it down—and yes, a possible heir to Underwood’s throne already in their sights.

Among the elite visitors were a pair of dynamic names that instantly turned heads. One is a rising QB prodigy whose game mirrors Underwood’s so closely that it almost feels scripted. The other is a do-it-all athlete from Detroit who may be the most explosive in-state prospect since Donovan Peoples-Jones. As reported by EJ Holland of On3, Sherrone Moore has put its full weight behind landing both: elite 2026 QB Donald Tabron and Top 100 ATH CJ Sadler, both out of Cass Tech. These are blue-chip prospects with deep roots in Michigan’s backyard. Locking them down would mark a continuation of Moore’s strategy—securing the future while celebrating the present.

“The future. The buzz around new Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood is constant. From coaches to parents to recruits, nobody can seem to stop gushing about the 17-year-old wonder kid and former No. 1 overall recruit nationally,” Holland wrote. And now comes Tabron, the latest phenom out of Detroit who might one day be spoken about in the same breath. He’s already drawn comparisons to Bryce. He won a state title as a freshman. He wears No. 19. He trains with the same private QB guru—Donovan Dooley. The mentorship with Underwood is real too. The two have become close, and Tabron is reportedly already pushing to exceed even his mentor’s lofty standard. At 6-foot-3, 175 pounds, he’s got prototype size for a pocket passer, clean mechanics, and elite arm talent. His ceiling? It’s as high as the Big House itself.

“Don Tabron has been around the game since he was seven years old,” said Sound Mind Sound Body founder Curtis Blackwell. “He’s a very high-level, intelligent guy. He has a great football IQ. He has a big arm. He got a lot of experience playing as a true freshman and winning a state championship. His dad played college football. He understands what it takes to be at the next level!” That pedigree, combined with experience and training, makes Tabron the rare kind of quarterback you don’t just recruit—you build your program around. U-Mich needs to keep him home. Just like they did with the No.1 QB of 2025.

Then there’s CJ Sadler, who might be the most complete athlete in Michigan. The No. 1 overall player in the state and No. 83 nationally, Sadler is a two-way monster at 5-foot-9, 170 pounds, with elite burst and football instincts. He’s set to visit Michigan again this Saturday for what could be a pivotal moment in his recruitment.

And make no mistake—this is one they can’t afford to let slip away. He’s ranked as the No. 3 ATH in the country and is already one of the most versatile pieces on the board. “I can play both sides — wide receiver and corner,” Sadler said. “It doesn’t really matter. A lot of people say offense. I think I want to play offense. But I also want to play both sides of the ball. That’s always been one of my dreams.”

Sadler’s value doesn’t just come from what position he plays—it’s that he can dominate at any of them. His skill set allows him to tilt the field on either side of the ball, giving defensive coordinators fits while providing offensive coaches a Swiss army knife weapon. And Michigan, currently the heavy favorite in the On3 RPM, has every reason to go all in. He’s the kind of player who can turn momentum into sustained success—one of those rare athletes who raises the ceiling and the floor of a program.

What Sherrone Moore is building isn’t just a good roster—it’s an identity. With Underwood, the foundation is in place. But the goldmine lies in what’s coming next.

Edge of greatness: Sherrone Moore’s game-wreckers in 2027 class

Sherrone Moore and the Michigan staff are grinding on the recruiting trail, and while the 2026 class is starting to take shape, last week’s big buzz came from a pair of 2027 defensive monsters who made their way to Ann Arbor.

Meet Chris Whitehead and Recarder Kitchen — two freakishly talented edge defenders who are already consensus top-10 prospects in the 2027 class. These two didn’t just drop by for a casual visit; they showed why they’re going to be must-haves for any program trying to build a dominant defense. Kitchen, an in-state beast, has been on Michigan’s radar for a while, but the staff finally made it official with Whitehead, offering him during his trip.

Kitchen already looks like a grown man at 6’6”, 230-plus pounds, and brings serious versatility along the defensive front. Whitehead isn’t quite as filled out yet, but he’s got that lightning-quick first step — think “future Josaiah Stewart” vibes coming off the edge. Don’t sleep on 2026’s Kaiden Hall either — he’s the top non-edge defensive recruit who visited. Right now, the Wolverines have just three commits in 2026 and zero in 2027.