TOP DAWG: Michigan Wolverines Surpass Big Ten Rivals as Brayden Watson BOLSTERS 2027 Recruiting

Michigan Wolverines surge to the top of the Big Ten recruiting rankings after linebacker Brayden Watson’s commitment. Can this momentum vault Michigan into college football’s elite classes? Isaiah Hole breaks down the recruiting landscape, comparing Michigan’s 2027 class to past hauls and spotlighting key targets like Texas Tech LB commit Jhadyn Nelson and five-star Joshua Dobson. The podcast offers a detailed look at Watson’s skill set—his physicality, versatility as both linebacker and offensive weapon at Buford High School, and how he fits the Wolverines’ defensive strategy. Isaiah examines why Kyle Whittingham, known for maximizing linebacker talent, deserves more trust as Michigan recalibrates its recruiting approach. The show also highlights the changing dynamics within the Big Ten, the importance of blue-chip recruits, and why linebacker depth could be pivotal for Michigan’s championship ambitions. Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.