Who is Brady Prieskorn in Michigan football?

By Jason Bolton May 29, 2023 22:03

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6-6, 225-pound junior All-American football player Brady Prieskorn from Rochester Adams has committed to attend the University of Michigan. Prieskorn was the No. 1 ranked player in America at tight end for this recruiting cycle. In his junior season, he caught 24 passes for career-highs of 648 yards and ten touchdowns. His exceptional, well-rounded game also causes a mismatch in running routes like a wide receiver. Offered by some of the premier programs in college football - Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Florida, FSU, Oklahoma, Oregon, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M. Although those schools showed a lot of interest in him, Prieskorn opted to attend the University of Michigan.

Prieskorn is a big and decent commitment for the Michigan football program as it looks to impress its 2024 recruiting class. He is the eighth commitment in Michigan's 2024 class, which ranks third nationally behind only Ohio State and Georgia. Michigan needed help on offense, and it got a playmaker in Prieskorn with his size, speed, and other skills he possesses. This will go a long way for Michigan to be able to compete in the Big Ten conference at a high level.

Prieskorn's pledge speaks well of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh and his assistants as well. That was a significant part of why Prieskorn committed, as Harbaugh — who has long been known for running a pro-style offense that eventually grooms quarterbacks and tight ends to play in the NFL. Prieskorn said his relationship with Harbaugh and Michigan's academic standing played key roles in his recruiting process. His commitment to the Wolverines is also just another success for Michigan in recruiting good talent through bad records.

Michigan fans should be thrilled about Prieskorn and what he will add to the football program in Ann Arbor. Prieskorn hopes he can quickly see playing time with Michigan, making a quick impact in helping turn around the field for the program. Meanwhile, fans hope Prieskorn can help bring the Wolverines a national title and return Michigan to what seems like an annual slot in CFP trips.

Prieskorn is also a standout in basketball. Adams' basketball team has benefited from his playing skills. His proficiency as both an athlete and a player makes him highly valuable to college recruiters.

Michigan's Wolverines picked up a significant win in-state with Prieskorn's pledge as well. Prieskorn is a prospect that a number of schools in the Big Ten were seriously after, including Michigan State, Penn State, Wisconsin, and Northwestern. But Michigan was able to flip him in the end and keep a versatile weapon close to home.

All in all, Prieskorn's commitment to the University of Michigan can only be seen as a victory for both the football fellow power sports program and the university. Controlling the game with his arm and his feet, Prieskorn stands a good shot of playing this year for Michigan, which is fighting to return to that 2006 form.

The pledge only strengthens the case of how well Michigan is recruiting and how strong this football program under head coach Jim Harbaugh really is. No reason this would put Prieskorn in a class of his one, but UM fans are pretty stoked about what the future holds with him around -- and they may be hopeful he'll get them to that national championship game yet.