4-star S Tavares Harrington commits to Michigan football

[Mickey the Mouth]

Midway through spring ball, it didn't seem that Michigan football was in great standing for 2027 Chicago (Ill.) Mount Carmel four-star safety Tavares Harrington, despite having a great chance for his teammate, four-star wide receiver Quentin Burrell. For the latter, it was prescient, as he committed to the Wolverines this month. But the Wolverines have surged for Harrington since he visited Ann Arbor for the annual spring game.

Having appeared to be a Notre Dame or SEC lean, Harrington started growing closer and closer to Kyle Whittingham and the staff, with the Wolverines eventually taking over as the perceived favorite. That eventually came to pass for the 6-foot-3, 180-pound defensive back, as he chose to play college ball for Michigan over Alabama, Notre Dame, and Ole Miss on Friday night, giving his verbal commitment to the Wolverines live on Rivals.

BREAKING: Four-Star Safety Tavares Harrington has Committed to Michigan, he tells me for @Rivals⁰
The 6’3 180 S from Chicago, IL chose the Wolverines over Ole Miss, Auburn, and Alabama

“Ann Arbor, Illinois”https://t.co/C2BqkK3rk5pic.twitter.com/NdQGuLZUkm

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 23, 2026

Harrington is rated highest by ESPN, which has him as the No. 102 player overall, nationally. Here is his scouting report via Rivals' Allen Trieu:

Great size and length. Comes from a very good high school program with experience in high level 7-on-7 also. Shows body control and plays the ball well in the air because of size as well as body control. Does a great job of play recognition. Gets the jumps on screens and short routes, closes quickly and is a good tackler at corner. Will need to show he has the top end speed and change of direction to stay at corner long term at his size. Projects first as a big boundary corner but could certainly move into the slot or play a nickel type role, potentially even getting safety looks in time. But well-schooled, physical, and will find a home to make an impact at at one of those positions.

Here are the current commitments in Michigan's 2027 class, sorted by Rivals Industry Ranking:

• Chicago (Ill.) Mount Carmel four-star WR Quentin Burrell (No. 85 overall)
• Houston (Tx.) South four-star DL Xavier Muhammad (No. 102 overall)
• Kalamazoo (Mich.) Loy Norrix four-star OT Jakari Lipsey (No. 104 overall)
• Salt Lake City (Utah) West four-star QB Kamden Lopati (No. 119 overall)
• Muskegon (Mich.) four-star EDGE Recarder Kitchen (No. 134 overall)
• Jackson (Miss.) Brandon four-star RB Tyson Robinson (No. 212 overall)
• Riverside (Calif.) Notre Dame four-star CB Darius Johnson (No. 311 overall)
• Indianapolis (Ind.) four-star EDGE Jayce Brewer (No. 361 overall)
• Gatineau (Quebec) Brook Hill three-star IOL Sidney Rouleau (No. 424 overall)
• Saline (Mich.) three-star IOL Louis Esposito (No. 601 overall)
• Orlando (Fla.) Lake Nona three-star S Charles Woodson Jr. (No. 617 overall)
• Las Vegas (Nev.) Centennial three-star S Maxwell Miles (No. 805 overall)
• Grand Rapids (Mich.) Kenowa Hills three-star ATH Lundon Hampton (No. 970 overall)

This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Michigan football lands 4-star safety Tavares Harrington

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