Elijah Melendez is one of the Wolverines’ top linebacker targets in the 2025 recruiting class. The four-star recruit has committed to Miami, but the Wolverines have gained traction and are looking to switch.
Out of Kissimmee, Florida Melendez is ranked No. 169 overall in the On3 Industry rankings for the 2025 class. He committed to Miami in November and stands 6-foot-2, 215 pounds.
However, the Wolverines’ performance has been improving. Miami does not want their recruits visiting other colleges, but Melendez went to Ann Arbour this spring. He will also make an official visit to Michigan football in April.
Miami has also been active in attempting to retain Melendez. To that purpose, the Hurricanes have invited him on several visits this spring, with an official visit scheduled for June 21. The four-star linebacker will visit Auburn this weekend before Michigan’s football game on April 14.
Brian Jean-Mary and Wink Martindale have been cultivating that relationship with Melendez, and the top prospect told EJ Holland of The Wolverine that Michigan ticks all the right boxes.
“I just love everything about Michigan,” he stated. “Time will tell.”
It will be interesting to watch what vibes emerge from the trip to Auburn. Michigan football and Miami seem to be in a two-horse race. The Hurricanes are more proactive with NIL, so you wonder if that will be an issue.
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