Ann Arbor, MI — In a move that sent shockwaves through the college football recruiting landscape, **five-star quarterback sensation Jalen Ricks** has announced his decommitment from Arizona State and his commitment to the **Michigan Wolverines**, flipping to the Big Ten powerhouse over a final group that included **Penn State**, **Nebraska**, and **Florida State**.
The announcement came via Ricks’ social media on Thursday evening, accompanied by a video montage of snowy Michigan game days, “The Victors” blaring in the background, and the caption: *“Maize and Blue, I’m coming home.”*
**“Michigan just felt different,”** Ricks told reporters in an exclusive interview. **“The culture, the coaching staff, the fanbase — it all lined up with what I was looking for. I want to win championships, and I want to develop into a future NFL quarterback. I believe Michigan gives me the best path to do that.”**
Ricks, a 6’4”, 220-pound dual-threat out of Las Vegas, Nevada, is currently ranked as the No. 1 quarterback and No. 3 overall player in the 2026 class. Known for his elite arm strength, pocket presence, and dynamic mobility, he had been committed to Arizona State since his sophomore year — making this decision all the more stunning.
While Arizona State worked tirelessly to keep his pledge, sources close to Ricks say Michigan’s relentless pursuit — led by new head coach **Sherrone Moore** and offensive coordinator **Kirk Campbell** — ultimately sealed the deal. Ricks reportedly visited Ann Arbor earlier this spring and left “blown away” by the program’s facilities, academic support, and future plans.
**“It wasn’t about who recruited me first. It was about who showed me they were ready to invest in me, develop me, and win with me,”** Ricks added.
The flip is a massive victory for Michigan’s 2026 recruiting class, which now jumps into the Top 3 nationally. It also reinforces Coach Moore’s momentum in his second year at the helm, as he continues to assert the Wolverines as a dominant national brand in both the Big Ten and the expanded College Football Playoff era.
**Recruiting insiders are calling this one of the most dramatic flips in recent memory**, with Penn State and Nebraska believed to have offered record-setting NIL packages to land Ricks. However, the quarterback’s decision reportedly came down to relationships, development, and the Wolverines’ winning trajectory.
Reactions from fans have been electric, with Wolverine faithful taking to social media in droves, posting memes, celebratory edits, and even calling Ricks *“The Chosen One.”*
With Jalen Ricks now leading the charge, Michigan’s future looks explosive — and for opposing defenses, potentially terrifying.
