Shock:2024 four-star twins Jacob, Jerod Smith flip commitment from Michigan to Kentucky…..

For some time now, there has been a lot of talk about the Smith brothers abandoning their commitment, and where there is smoke, there is fire. The 2024 class’s top defensive line prospects, Jerod and Jacob Smith, have formally switched their commitments from Michigan to Kentucky.

In late April, Jerod made his first commitment to Michigan, and approximately three months later, his brother followed suit. This news is not shocking because there have been whispers of them flipping for the past month or two, and according to a staggering five Crystal Balls from 247Sports, both twins will flip to the Wildcats.

Given that the twins were among Michigan’s top 10 prospects on the composite, this news is undoubtedly bad for Michigan fans. Going into the senior season, this class is facing a difficult decision, particularly in light of the recent loss of four-star edge Elias Rudolph to Miami.

However, this news is not always catastrophic, in my opinion. With Owen Walfe, Ted Hammond, Dominic Nichols, Manuel Beigel, and Devon Baxter in its 2024 class, Michigan still boasts a strong defensive line. Additionally, you can consider four-star athletes Jaden Smith and Mason Curtis as possible NCAA edge rushers.

Although it is a bit late in the 2024 cycle, it is crucial to keep in mind that the Wolverines now have two additional scholarships to experiment with following the Smiths’ departure. Those are handy to have on hand in case they offer a potential this autumn, or they might be used to flip a prospect or two before signing day.

We hope the Smiths have a successful season with the Wildcats. Maize & Brew will continue to provide you with the most recent recruiting information in the meantime, including the defensive line recruits the Wolverines may now target in the upcoming weeks.