Midway through spring ball, it didn’t seem that Michigan football was in great standing for 2027 Chicago (Ill.) Mount Carmel four-star safety Tavares Harrington, despite having a great chance for his teammate, four-star wide receiver Quentin Burrell. For the latter, it was prescient, as he committed to the Wolverines this month. But the Wolverines have surged for Harrington since he visited Ann Arbor for the annual spring game.
Having appeared to be a Notre Dame or SEC lean, Harrington started growing closer and closer to Kyle Whittingham and the staff, with the Wolverines eventually taking over as the perceived favorite. That eventually came to pass for the 6-foot-3, 180-pound defensive back, as he chose to play college ball for Michigan over Alabama, Notre Dame, and Ole Miss on Friday night, giving his verbal commitment to the Wolverines live on Rivals.
Harrington is rated highest by ESPN, which has him as the No. 102 player overall, nationally. Here is his scouting report via Rivals’ Allen Trieu:
Great size and length. Comes from a very good high school program with experience in high level 7-on-7 also. Shows body control and plays the ball well in the air because of size as well as body control. Does a great job of play recognition. Gets the jumps on screens and short routes, closes quickly and is a good tackler at corner. Will need to show he has the top end speed and change of direction to stay at corner long term at his size. Projects first as a big boundary corner but could certainly move into the slot or play a nickel type role, potentially even getting safety looks in time. But well-schooled, physical, and will find a home to make an impact at at one of those positions.
Here are the current commitments in Michigan’s 2027 class, sorted by Rivals Industry Ranking:
This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: 4-star S Tavares Harrington commits to Michigan football
Reporting by Isaiah Hole, Wolverines Wire / Wolverines Wire
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