Michigan Football Predicted to Land Elite In-State Recruit in 2027 Class…
The University of Michigan football program is making early strides in the 2027 recruiting class, with strong indications they are leading the race to land elite in-state prospect **Recarder Kitchen**. A standout edge rusher from Muskegon (MI), Kitchen has emerged as one of the top young talents in the state and nationally.
Rated a four-star prospect by 247Sports, Kitchen is currently ranked as the **No. 2 player in Michigan** for the 2027 class. Recruiting experts are already projecting Michigan as his likely destination. Notably, On3’s EJ Holland issued a prediction for the Wolverines last November, and that was recently backed by a second pick from Rivals’ national recruiting director Steve Wiltfong.
Kitchen holds offers from powerhouse programs like **Notre Dame, USC, Texas A&M**, and **Penn State**, but Michigan’s approach appears to be resonating. The young defender has publicly praised the Wolverines’ emphasis on **relationship-building**, **player development**, and their focus on growth **beyond football**.
While Kitchen has yet to announce a commitment timeline, Michigan’s positioning early in the process is significant. Securing his pledge would mark a major win for Sherrone Moore’s staff as they build momentum toward one of the state’s most competitive recruiting cycles in years.
