Michigan Lands Commitment From Utah Tight End Christian Hanshaw

An official visit convinced Michigan's new tight‑ends staff to secure his pledge, with a two‑year LDS mission delaying his enrollment until January 2029.

Overview

Christian Hanshaw announced his commitment to Michigan on Sunday, June 21, 2026, after an official visit to Ann Arbor during Victor’s Weekend.
Hanshaw will leave for a two‑year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints after high school and plans to enroll at Michigan in January 2029.
The 6‑foot‑5, 230‑pound American Fork, Utah prospect describes himself as an all‑around in‑line tight end who can block and catch and fits the Whittingham coaching style.
He chose Michigan over offers and interest from programs including UCLA, USC, BYU, Florida, and Illinois, and Michigan first extended an offer after its new staff settled in February.
This is the first confirmed pledge from Michigan’s Victor’s Weekend visitors and underscores the Wolverines’ recruiting reach into Utah and the program’s strategy of securing mission‑delayed prospects for future classes.