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Michigan Football ahead of Penn State for top DL recruiting target

The Michigan Wolverines are in a good position to land 2026 three-star defensive lineman Alexander Haskell. The 6-foot-3, 240-pounder from Philadelphia and St. Joseph’s Prep High School is a top-100 player at his position and would make for a terrific addition to the class.

Michigan is the heavy favorite for Haskell, according to 247Sports’ latest Crystal Ball projections. He is expected to make a commitment anytime between now and early May, and he is down to three schools — Michigan, Penn State and Syracuse.

Part of the reason Haskell is so interested in the Wolverines is due to the recruiting efforts of defensive line coach Lou Esposito.