Primer: Michigan Football four-star OL target set to make commitment

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Michigan enters the middle half of July in strong position to land another juggernaut 2027 offensive lineman commit.

2027 Oceanside (Ca.) High four-star mauler Lincoln Mageo is expected to announce his decision today with the Wolverines currently battling with Washington and Utah for his services.

Should U-M come out on top, Mageo would be the fourth offensive lineman this cycle to side with Jim Harding. Mageo would also be the second four-star projected to play in the trenches alongside in-stater Jakari Lipsey.

Mageo narrowed his list of contenders down to three Wednesday, as Michigan continues to gain momentum in the weeks following the junior making a return visit to Ann Arbor for an official this past month. His first appearance on campus with head coach Kyle Whittingham and his staff at the helm occurred in early April which lasted multiple days.

“I loved watching coach Harding break down technique during indy period so that everyone could understand,” Mageo told Maize n Brew at the time. “That is the type of coaching that I’m looking for. A coach who takes time to break down technique and focuses on development.

“We went bowling and coach Harding is pretty good, but I definitely need to practice more so I can beat him the next time I’m out there. He’s a cool coach and makes it comfortable for his room to ask questions if they don’t understand something.”

On the official visit, aside from the coaches, Mageo was given priority treatment from fellow Polynesian natives with Malakai Lee and Houston Ka’aha’aina-Torres.

“Coach Whitt was super genuine during our meeting,” Mageo said. “It didn’t seem like he was selling something. He just seemed real. Michigan has always been up there for me and meeting the new staff just confirmed that they’re still up there.”

At 6-foot-3, 285 pounds, Mageo is listed as the No. 242 overall prospect and No. 14 interior offensive lineman in the country, according to the Rivals Industry Rankings. He’s also the No. 22 player in California.

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