Michigan football's 2026 class grows with 4-star CB Andre Clarke's commitment, joining a surging Wolverines' recruiting haul.

According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, the 6-foot-1, 175-pounder is the No. 177 overall player and No. 16 safety in the country, although Michigan is recruiting him as a cornerback. He took official visits to Michigan and Kentucky this month before making his decision.

Clarke has a 247Sports grade of 92, which makes him the nation's No. 11 safety and No. 136 player in the nation while being the No. 4 player in Virginia. In the industry-generated 247Sports Composite, Clarke is the No. 16 safety and No. 177 overall player. He is also the No. 5 player in Virginia in the 2026 class.