Michigan and Sherrone Moore are on the cusp of facing a blockbuster fate in the recent recruitment streak. The 2nd-year head coach has been all out in his recruitment efforts to improve the roster. Starting from the Bryce Underwood trademark portal win to the 2026 class stack-up, Moore is moving in the right direction. After securing the QB room, he shifted his focus to the defense. Moore extended an offer to the standout St. Johns High School DL, Tariq Bunny, a month back. The kid took a visit to Ann Arbor on April 5th. Now, it seems they are taking a step forward on their path.

On3 National Analyst Steve Wiltfong pulled a prediction for Michigan to land three-star Washington (DC) St. John’s EDGE Tariq Boney. They enhanced their chance all of a sudden as Moore grabbed a Top 100 quarterback, Brady Smigiel, on Saturday. Michigan only received four verbal pledges right after the spring. Boney doesn’t make an elite game-changer, but his addition to the defense will keep their 2026 recruitment streak flowing.

“Coach Espo gave me a lot of coaching points,” Boney said after his last month’s visit to the school. “We had a great conversation. He really told me what Michigan is all about and how he develops guys into not just players, but young men as well. That stood out… They have a rich history, a winning culture, and a great facility. They develop players and get guys degrees. It’s a great academic school.” He will have another official visit to Michigan before making a final call.

However, even if they can’t have luck with the DL, the Braddy Smigiel news seemingly keeps them in a state of seventh heaven for a long time. But guess what? Moore’s QB ambition knows no bounds. Given the cluster he felt last year, leading to a frequent change in the starter during the season. Moore doesn’t at all want to take any risk in his backups. Even if he is the top-selling QB in the 2025 class and the No. 4 pocket passer in the 2026 class, they are fetching up for more.

Sherrone Moore can add more weapons to his bolstering QB room

Underwood looks like a cornerstone for the Wolverines’ offense. But Moore doesn’t take that for granted at all. He has learned from his mistakes. Too much dependency on a one-man army might invite a quick downfall. So, this time, he wants to keep himself guarded as much as possible. While he encourages Underwood’s urge to learn, his leadership instinct, and the obvious skills, Moore always encourages healthy competition under the center.

He sees Ryder Lyons as a potential contender. Fortunately, he found his target on the same page as well. “I’m technically a 2027, so it could work. I could learn under him during his third year, and then come in,” Lyons said on a potential competition with Underwood. “You want to come in with the best and compete against the best. Why not?” But his recruitment took a 180-degree turn. Expect a fierce competitor in the mix.

On3’s Chad Simmons said that Lyons is already leaning toward USC big time. “Michigan has had his attention, but USC is leading the way for Ryder Lyons,” wrote Simmons. 247Sports’ Crystal Ball prediction suggested he’s 100% going to Lincoln Riley.

Lyons took several trips to the Trojans, and it’s pretty palpable that “Lincoln Riley‘s program is in the driver’s seat.” Walker Lyons, Ryder’s brother, is also with USC. So, the family connection might play a pivotal role in his decision. “[He] watched his brother Walker Lyons at practice, and he likes what Riley and the staff there are building,” added Simmons. Can Moore beat all the odds and add another go-to guy in the QB room? An intriguing watch!