New Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore is taking a proactive approach to recruiting, focusing not only on the next generation of players but also recognizing the importance of retaining current team members to prevent them from entering the transfer portal. However, the Wolverines seem to have lost their sought-after WR target to the Ducks. 

The Oregon Ducks are hosting a notable gathering of high school recruits, including several 5-star players committing to the Ducks. Michigan’s target 5-star wide receiver decision to side with Oregon further bolsters the already exceptional 2024 class, touted as the best in the school’s history.

Gatlin Bair commits to the Oregon Ducks

On Saturday, Oregon secured a commitment from wide receiver Gatlin Bair, a significant addition to Dan Lanning’s program. Bair, rated as the No. 27 overall player and the No. 6 WR in the 2024 class by 247Sports, holds the distinction of being the highest-rated recruit from Idaho. Standing at 6’1″, Bair, a four-star prospect, turned down offers from prominent schools like Alabama, Michigan, and TCU to join the Ducks. 

His decision was influenced by the stability of Oregon’s coaching staff, particularly Coach Lanning’s ambitious vision for the program. Known for his speed and athleticism, Bair is expected to enhance the Ducks’ already potent offense. With this commitment, Oregon now boasts the No. 5 recruiting class in the 2024 cycle according to 247Sports’ composite rankings, however, Michigan led by their new head coach Sherrone Moore has left no stone unturned when it comes to recruiting the best for the upcoming season. 

Sherrone Moore adopts aggressive recruiting for Michigan 

Sherrone Moore, Michigan’s new head football coach, is bringing a hands-on and assertive approach to recruiting, a departure from the delegation-centric style of his predecessor, Jim Harbaugh. Known for his pivotal role in securing commitments from five-star talents like Dax Hill and J.J. McCarthy, Moore plans to intensify Michigan’s recruiting efforts, adopting a relentless and daily engagement model. He emphasizes the need to attack recruiting with the same vigor as on-field strategy, ensuring the retention of top players and attracting new talents.

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Moore acknowledges the significant changes in the college football landscape, particularly with the emergence of name, image, and likeness (NIL) regulations. Understanding the evolving dynamics, he commits to enhancing Michigan’s NIL program, recognizing its crucial role in the competitive world of college football recruitment. By combining a relentless recruitment approach with an improved NIL program, Moore aims to establish Michigan as a formidable force in college football’s recruiting arena.

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