For those of us that follow recruiting closely, it is a constant game of ebbs and flows. You win some and you lose some, however some losses are much easier to stomach than others. Regardless of your individual feelings towards Michigan,

Michigan Football Beats USC, Notre Dame for 4-Star D-Line Commitment originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Michigan Wolverines' class of 2026 is still taking shape with plenty of time left in the cycle headed toward the fall football season.

Four-star edge rusher McHale Blade from Chicago committed to Michigan football's 2026 recruiting class. Blade chose Michigan over Notre Dame, Wisconsin, USC, Purdue, and several other prominent programs. He is the eighth commitment in Michigan's 2026 class and the second-highest-rated prospect according to 247Sports Composite.