Michigan just landed one of the most intriguing young wide receivers in the transfer portal.
On Sunday, Rivals national analyst Hayes Fawcett reported that former Texas true freshman wide receiver Jaime French Jr. has committed to the Wolverines, confirming the news to On3 Sports. French, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound playmaker, was one of the top-rated wide receivers in the 2025 recruiting class and will arrive in Ann Arbor with four full years of eligibility remaining.
French saw limited action as a true freshman with the Longhorns, appearing in four games during the 2025 season and recording one reception for six yards. While the production was modest, his upside has never been in question. Coming out of high school, he was viewed as a high-ceiling athlete with elite speed, strong hands, and the ability to stretch the field vertically.
For Michigan, this is a significant long-term addition at a position that is always in demand in today’s college football landscape. The Wolverines have made it a priority to reload their receiver room with young talent, and French fits that profile perfectly, a former blue-chip recruit who now gets a fresh start in a new system.
At 6-1 with a lean, explosive frame, French brings the type of outside speed Michigan has been looking to add, and his four years of remaining eligibility make him a potential foundational piece rather than just a short-term rental.
It’s another reminder of how the transfer portal has become a second recruiting cycle, and Michigan just scored a major win by landing a former top-tier prospect who still has his entire college career in front of him.
