MLive’s top 50 Michigan high school football recruits in the 2024 class

By Jared Purcell Michigan is never short on top-level high school football recruits. When it comes to the class of 2024, that is no exception. With official practice for the 2023 high school football season starting less than a month from now, here is a look at the top 50 recruits in Michigan’s new senior class. MLIVE’S TOP 50 2023 FOOTBALL RECRUITS Saline's CJ Carr throws a ball under pressure during a high school football match between Saline and Huron on October 28, 2022. 1. CJ Carr, QB, Saline Commitment: Notre Dame Carr has been at the top of his class for a long time now. The grandson of former Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr, many people have been watching Carr’s career with great interest. The Notre Dame commit has been great in the spotlight too, finishing last season 222-of-326 passing for 2,685 yards with 26 TD passes to just five interceptions. He also rushed for 227 yards and seven touchdowns on the way to all-conference honors. Rochester Adams' Brady Prieskorn (22) jumps to catch a pass during the MHSAA Division 1 football championship game against Belleville on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 at Ford Field in Detroit. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com) 2. Brady Prieskorn, TE, Rochester Adams Commitment: Michigan Prieskorn aims to be the next standout at the tight end position as he is taking his 6-foot-6 frame to Ann Arbor. Last season, he tallied up 24 receptions for 648 yards and 10 touchdowns, including 22 first downs. He also contributed 19 tackles on defense. He had over two dozen offers from across the country before committing to Michigan, including Michigan State, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oregon, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia. River Rouge's Nicholas Marsh (11) is tackled by DeWitt's Nathaniel Deppen (22) after catching a pass during the MHSAA Division 3 high school football championship game at Ford Field in Detroit, on Saturday, January 23, 2021. DeWitt won the game, 40-30. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com) 3. Nick Marsh, WR, River Rouge Commitment: Michigan State After initially committing and decommitting from Michigan State, Spartans fans could take a sigh of relief when Marsh committed to MSU once again on July 7. Marsh is the top-rated receiver in Michigan and carries four-star status. His 6-foot-3 range makes him a menace at the high school level while his overall athleticism will help him find continued success at the next level. In 10 games last season, Marsh finished with 57 catches for 723 yards and six touchdowns this season while also adding a rushing touchdown. Belleville's Jeremiah Beasley (1) runs with the ball during the MHSAA Division 1 football game between Belleville and Caledonia at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Belleville won with a final score of 35-17. 4. Jeremiah Beasley, LB/RB, Belleville Commitment: Michigan Beasley is a linebacker who packs a punch for Belleville and is considered one of the top linebackers in the country. He builds speed quickly and that is evident when he carries the ball as a running back for Belleville as well. Last year, he finished with 1,223 rushing yards on 109 carries (11.22 YPC) and 24 touchdowns. Southfield A&T quarterback Isaiah Marshall poses for a photo after throwing for six touchdown passes and rushing for two more in a 56-54 overtime win over Detroit Cass Tech. The game started on Aug. 25, 2022 and ended on Aug. 27, 2022. 5. Isaiah Marshall, QB, Southfield A&T Commitment: Kansas One of the most electric players in Michigan at the high school level, Marshall is the highest-rated quarterback in Michigan because of his dominant dual-threat abilities. Last season, Marshall finished with 3,119 total yards and 42 total touchdowns. Leading a high-scoring offense, Marshall was 138-for-221 passing (62 percent) for 2,331 yards, 25 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also did plenty of damage with his legs, piling on 888 yards and 17 touchdowns on 84 carries, averaging 10.5 yards per carry. 6. Jacob Oden, S, Harper Woods Commitment: Michigan Oden has good speed that makes him a great two-way player at the high school level. Expected to continue to do so this season, Oden had 39 tackles (11 for loss) with seven pass breakups last year. Offensively, Oden also played receiver and had 31 receptions for 529 yards and six touchdowns. 7. Brandon Davis-Swain, DL, West Bloomfield Commitment: Colorado Originally committed to Notre Dame, he decommitted in the winter and recently announced his commitment to Colorado back in June. Still, he has since taken official visits to Purdue and Michigan since his latest commitment. Davis-Swain is 6-4, 240 while holding a four-star rating. As a junior, he had 62 total tackles, including 15 tackles for a loss and 12 sacks. 8. Gabe Winowich, ATH, Detroit Country Day Commitment: Rutgers Winowich has been an excellent two-way player for Country Day and, despite playing for a smaller school, finds himself ranked among the best in the state. The Rutgers commit rushed for 887 yards (9.3 YPC) and 12 touchdowns as a junior. He’s also an accomplished linebacker for Country Day. 9. Jamir Benjamin, DB, West Bloomfield Commitment: Northwestern Benjamin had a breakout season for the Lakers last fall, finishing with 40 tackles and five interceptions in 10 games. Originally committed to Stanford, he decommitted in April and then committed to Northwestern in June. Although he is listed as a three-star prospect by recruiting outlets, he’s gotten the attention of a four-star kid as he collected nearly 30 offers along the way. 10. Andrew Dennis, OL, Mt. Pleasant Commitment: Michigan State At 6-foot-5 and 275 pounds, Michigan State reeled in the state’s top offensive lineman prospect when Dennis committed back in April. Considered a high three-star or four-star recruit, he picked Michigan State from a list of over two dozen offers. Many believe he still has a high ceiling too. PROSPECTS 11-50 11. Kalieb Osborne, QB, Waterford Mott (Toledo) 12. Dylan Mesman, TE, Saline (Louisville) 13. Kari Jackson, LB, West Bloomfield (Penn State) 14. Jawon Jarrett, WR/DB, Southfield A&T 15. Desman Stephens, WR/DB, Clarkston (Boston College) 16. Jalen Todd, CB/WR, Southfield A&T (Kansas) 17. Tashi Braceful, WR, Southfield A&T (Toledo) 18. Gabe VanSickle, OL, Coopersville (Northwestern) 19. Idrys Cotton, OL, Plymouth (Northwestern) 20. Brady Pretzlaff, LB, Gaylord (Minnesota) 21. Ty Hudkins, DB, Forest Hills Central (Northwestern) 22. Braylon Isom, WR/DB, Saginaw Heritage (Miami OH) 23. James Robinson, DB, Belleville 24. Montele Johnson, LB, West Bloomfield (Rutgers) 25. Nate Johnson, OT, Belleville 26. Brody Kosin, TE, Clarkston (Indiana) 27. Daivon Hill, RB/LB, River Rouge 28. Monte Keener, TE, Linden (Rutgers) 29. Callen Campbell, DL, Sault Area (Northwestern) 30. Zachary Rogers, CB, Birmingham Groves (Toledo) 31. Rayshaun Hester, DB, Clinton Township Chippewa Valley (Eastern Michigan) 32. Brock Townsend, RB, Caledonia (Central Michigan) 33. Caleb Williams, WR/DB, Canton 34. Shamar Riser-Pressley, DL, Clinton Township Clintondale 35. Javon Thomas, DL, East Lansing (Eastern Michigan) 36. Kyler Brunan, OL, Traverse City West 37. Aiden Pastoriza, OL, Jackson Lumen Christi (Central Michigan) 38. Bryce Rowe, DB, West Bloomfield (Central Michigan) 39. Drew Hickmott, ATH, Ortonville Brandon 40. Seth Anstead, OL, Chelsea 41. Xavier Bowman, WR, Southfield A&T 42. Huston Eubank, LB, Roseville (Western Michigan) 43. Derek Pennington, DE/TE, Caledonia (Western Michigan) 44. Carter Herriman, LB, Davion (Miami OH) 45. Andrew Steger, OT, Fremont (Eastern Michigan) 46. Wendell Smith, DB, Southfield A&T (Eastern Michigan) 47. Jaylen Washington, OL, Detroit Cass Tech 48. Jackson Altwies, DL, Portage Northern (Air Force) 49. Joshua Janda, DL, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (Air Force) 50. Stellan Bowman, LB, East Kentwood