In a significant development in college football recruiting, Michiga Football has successfully secured the commitment of four-star cornerback Ivan Taylor from Notre Dame. Sources confirmed to ESPN that Taylor, originally the top prospect for the Fighting Irish’s 2025 class, has decided to join the Wolverines.
and the fifth-best cornerback in his class, Taylor initially committed to Notre Dame on December 1, 2023. The standout athlete from West Orange High School in Winter Garden, Florida, stands 6 feet tall and weighs 175 pounds. His switch to Michigan marks a pivotal moment for the Wolverines’ recruiting strategy under head coach Sherrone Moore.
Taylor’s decision to join Michigan is a major victory for the Wolverines, as he becomes the highest-rated player in Moore’s first signing class. The young cornerback, son of former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back and two-time Super Bowl champion Ike Taylor, brings a strong defensive pedigree to the team. Last season, Ivan Taylor recorded 45 tackles, including six for loss, and one interception.
