The Michigan football program is known for churning out standout defensive linemen and another player budding with potential has been added into the fold.
Titan Davis, a four-star Class of 2026 defensive lineman from St. Louis, Missouri (DeSmet) has pledged to join the Wolverines, a major recruiting win for position coach Lou Esposito, who was going head-to-head with Alabama.
Davis (6-foot-4½ and 270 pounds), held three dozen Division I offers, including more than 25 from power conferences. It was clear something major was happening earlier in the day on Monday June 23, when coach Sherrone Moore put out his patened “👀” emoji, signaling an incoming commit.
IM HOME #GoBlue 〽️〽️ https://t.co/ZmDCDy0yMK
— Titan Davis (@TitanDavis97) June 24, 2025
“IM HOME,” Davis posted on social media. “#GoBlue”
Davis is one of the most highly regarded prospects committed to U-M and he is ranked No. 2 among players in Missouri, No. 13 among defensive linemen across the country and No. 101 overall regardless of position in the Class of 2026 per 247Sports composite rankings.
Davis took a major leap in 2024, finishing his junior season with 46 tackles, 18 for loss and nine sacks as he helped DeSmet to a 12-2 mark and the Missouri Class 6 state championship.
“Ascending defensive end with a prototypical frame that could fit into an odd or even front at the next level,” wrote Andrew Irvins, the site’s director of recruiting. “Projects as a potential multi-year contributor and possible impact player for a College Football Playoff contender. Should offer plenty of alignment flex and could very well end up finding a home on the inside depending on how the body matures.”
This now makes three defensive linemen pledged to join U-M in the class, including four-star recruits Alister Vallejo (Liberty Hill, Texas) and McHale Blade (Chicago).
Davis is the second-highest rated recruit in Michigan’s rising senior class, behind only quarterback Brady Smigiel. The12th player committed to the Wolverines, he helped Michigan jump from mid-40s to No. 28 overall in the recruiting rankings.
Tony Garcia is the Michigan Wolverines beat writer for the Detroit Free Press. Email him at apgarcia@freepress.com and follow him on X at @RealTonyGarcia.
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