Julian Walker, a four-star Class of 2026 edge from Irmo, South Carolina (Dutch Fork High School) committed to the Wolverines on Tuesday, July 1.

Michigan football's 2026 class surges with 4-star edge Julian Walker's commitment, bolstering the already stacked Wolverines' defensive line.

There continues to be talk Michigan is a top school with five-star Miami Northwestern product Calvin Russell, though. Russell will announce his commitment on Saturday, July 5, and in advance of that, named a top three of Florida State, Michigan and Oregon, although Miami and Syracuse still remain in the hunt