Michigan added its 13th ESPN 300 commit on Thursday, when edge rusher Jacob Smith committed to the Wolverines.
Smith is the No. 97 prospect overall, a 6-foot-5, 235-pound recruit out of Connecticut. He joins his twin brother, Jared, an ESPN 300 defensive tackle, in the class for Michigan. Jared committed in April, but Jacob held out until July to announce his commitment, choosing the Wolverines over Notre Dame, Kentucky, Nebraska, Georgia and Alabama.
Before his commitment, Michigan had the No. 4 class, just behind Ohio State at No. 3 in the rankings. The Buckeyes have 11 ESPN 300 commitments, so Smith puts Michigan two ahead in the race for the most top-300 commitments.