The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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50 THE WOLVERINE ❱ OCTOBER 2026 Tyler Trusel's recruitment looks more and more national these days, with LSU, Nebraska and others jumping into the mix for the in-state receiver from Bloomfield Hills (Mich.) Brother Rice, but Michigan continues to stand out. The chance to play for the Wolverines is not one he takes lightly. Michigan offered Trusel on April 23, a couple of weeks after he stopped by for a spring practice visit. Over the next five months, Trusel has built a great connec- tion to the new staff and continues to hold the program in high regard. Trusel plans on visiting U-M on Sept. 26 for the Iowa game and Nov. 21 for the UCLA game. "They're in my top five for sure," Tru- sel said. "I would love to stay home. My dad's a big Wolverine fan. I love the Wol- verines. Staying home would be very im- portant to me and my family." Trusel visited LSU early this year and picked up an offer from the Tigers. During these fall visits, the 6-foot-3, 180-pound class of 2028 wide receiver wants to learn about scheme fit, path to playing time and NIL opportunities. On the field, he's off to a quick start, helping Brother Rice open the season 3-0 as a reliable big-play receiver who also lines up on defense and special teams. "I'm being the best athlete I can be," Trusel said. "I'm Mr. Everything for my team. I play literally everything." Michigan took notice of Trusel's tal- ents this year and now reaches out all the time. Wide receivers coach Micah Si- mon is his primary recruiter, and Trusel also talks to offensive coordinator Jason Beck, assistant director of player person- nel Richard Perry and assistant director of recruiting Tyler Markray. "I'm keeping a great relationship with those guys, and those guys are talking to me about staying home," Trusel said. Trusel originally planned on visiting Michigan for the Oklahoma game but changed those plans for family reasons. Now, he will see the Wolverines play the Hawkeyes and Bruins at the Big House. Trusel spoke with The Wolverine the Fri- day before U-M's victory over the Soon- ers and explained what he wants to see out of the program this fall. "How Michigan could get better, they could revive off the close Western Michigan win," Trusel said. "Everybody's down on them right now, and I'm still keeping a good eye on them." The Rivals Industry Ranking considers Trusel the No. 460 recruit in the country and the No. 11 recruit in Michigan's 2028 class. — Ethan McDowell LaMarcus Army attends school less than an hour away from Michigan and has been on campus a couple of times this year alone, so he is familiar with the pro- gram. But the showdown with Oklahoma was his first chance to see the Wolver- ines' game-day experience, and that left a strong impression. A four-star class of 2028 safety from Detroit Cass Tech, Army is a priority target for Tyler Stockton and the rest of Michigan's staff. They made him feel wanted in Ann Arbor over the weekend, from pregame warmups to the postgame celebrations. "I loved it a lot," Army said. "It was real high energy, the game. I liked how all the coaches went around talking to us at breakfast and after the game. I liked that a lot. I just like the feel of the school. I felt comfortable there, definitely." Michigan sees the 6-foot-1, 167-pound defensive back as a free safety in the Maize and Blue defense. The No. 317 recruit in the country, per the Rivals Industry Rank- ing, Army likes how that fits his skill set. "I like playing free," Army said. "I like being able to make plays and not neces- sarily be stuck in one spot." Stockton broke down his vision for Army before the game. Army also has a strong connection with assistant safeties coach Brad Hawkins, who is the blue-chip defensive back's primary recruiter. Senior director of recruiting relations Ron Bel- lamy also spent some time with Army during his visit for the Oklahoma game. Army's conversation with Stockton stood out once he saw Michigan hold Oklahoma to 10 points in front of a rau- cous Big House crowd. "He told me their game plan, where he sees me at in their scheme, and I've seen all of it on the field, so I like that a lot," Army said. Army, who will be back in Ann Arbor on Oct. 24 for the clash with Indiana, said he enjoyed his first game-day experience inside the Big House. "I loved it," Army said. "It was crazy. I liked how all the fans came out and sup- ported and how involved they are with the Michigan football culture." Michigan made Army feel like a pri- ority over the weekend. The rest of his visit schedule remains in flux, but Penn State and Virginia Tech recently extended scholarships to the talented junior — add- ing to offers earlier this year from Oregon, Wisconsin and Louisville. Army said that he wants to meet some of the current players and commits to see what they think of the Wolverines at some point. But for now, the Michigan program already checks some necessary boxes. "Consistency, definitely, because that was really my biggest thing, showing me that they actually want me there," Army said. "I like their scheme a lot, and I like where they see me at in their scheme. I like the game-day environment. I know the academic part is already going to be great, so that would really be the only thing — seeing how other players feel about it up there." — Ethan McDowell In-State WR Tyler Trusel 'Would Love To Stay Home' LaMarcus Army Feels 'Comfortable' On Michigan Visit ❱ PREP PROFILES ✪✪ ✪✪ ✪ Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Brother Rice High Class: 2028 Position: Wide receiver Ht.: 6-3 • Wt.: 180 Rivals Rankings: No. 80 wide receiver, No. 13 in Michigan ❱ Tyler Trusel ✪✪ ✪✪ ✪ Detroit Cass Tech Class: 2028 Position: Safety Ht.: 6-1 • Wt.: 167 Rivals Rankings: No. 30 safety, No. 9 in Michigan ❱ LaMarcus Army