The Michigan football program had plenty of success on the field during the Jim Harbaugh era, particularly the last three seasons. However, if there’s one area rival fans have often criticized, it’s the lack of success on the recruiting trail relative to wins on the field. This is certainly a valid argument, considering Michigan ranks as the No. 14 team in 247Sports’ recruiting talent metric since 2015. So what gives?
The answer lies in talent development, an area the Wolverines are consistently one of the best teams in the country. Michigan has consistently done an excellent job finding diamonds in the rough and turning them into contributors who can succeed in college and become NFL draft picks.