The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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30 THE WOLVERINE ❱ SEPTEMBER 2026 BY ANTHONY BROOME T he last full recruiting cycle for Jim Harbaugh at U-M had a front-row seat to the national championship run in 2023 but has yet to make its presence fully known on the field. Ten players from the 25-man re- cruiting haul remain, six of whom (Cam- eron Brandt, Enow Etta, Nathan Efobi, Jyaire Hill, Evan Link, Trey Pierce) are either projected starters or in the two- deep for the 2026 season. Here is a breakdown of what each player has done so far in their college careers. Recruiting Name Pos. Stars* BROOKS BAHR DT ★★★ The 6-foot-6, 315-pounder switched from defensive to offensive line early in his Michi- gan career but did not see game action until the 2025 season, when he played in a non- conference victory over Central Michigan. Bahr returned to Ann Arbor for his senior season in 2026. KENDRICK BELL WR ★★★ Switched from quarterback to wide re- ceiver before the 2023 season and has played in 25 career games with seven starts for the Wolverines. Bell has recorded 10 catches for 124 yards and a touchdown over the last two campaigns. CAMERON BRANDT EDGE ★★★ Brandt has been a stalwart as a depth piece since arriving at U-M, appearing in 40 games with one start in three seasons. He appeared in all 13 games in 2025, making 22 tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss with half a sack. SEMAJ BRIDGEMAN LB ★★★★ The Philadelphia native didn't play in 2023 and spent the next two seasons at Michigan State, where he played 14 games and racked up 6 total tackles. Bridgeman transferred to Kent State ahead of the 2026 campaign. COLE CABANA RB ★★★★ The Dexter, Mich., native spent his first two college seasons at Michigan before transfer- ring to Western Michigan in 2025, where he was limited to two games due to injury. Cabana will face the Wolverines in the Sept. 5 season opener. 2023 CLASS REVIEW U-M offensive lineman Evan Link is positioned to be a key piece of the 2026 offensive line. PHOTO BY LON HORWEDEL STEPPING UP 2023 Class Still Searching For Stars