The Michigan Wolverines don’t have a 2025 quarterback commit presently, but they have a very good one named Brady Hart in the 2026 class.

Per the 247 Sports Composite, Hart ranks as a four-star recruit, the No. 8 quarterback in the nation and No. 89 prospect overall. The 6-foot-4, 180-pound quarterback from Cocoa High in Florida has been committed to the Wolverines since June.

Hart’s junior year in 2024 was a great one statistically despite his season having its ebbs and flows. After having a record of 3-3 through their first six games, Hart and the Cocoa team finished their season strong by winning three games in a row and shutting out each opponent with scores of 54-0, 48-0 and 37-0. Hart was lights out in all three games, completing 48-of-58 (82.76%) of his passes for 969 yards, 11 passing touchdowns and just one interception. On the season Hart threw for 2,898 yards, 28 touchdowns, and eight interceptions with a completion percentage of 70.2 along with one rushing score.

With that in mind, let’s dive into Hart’s numbers and what makes him a highly touted prospect.

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Biggest strengths

• Prototypical size at 6-foot-4 with room to add more weight and muscle at 180 pounds.
• Good footwork within the pocket but can also make accurate throws when off-platform
• Has consistently had to win games with his arm while playing in a spread attack
• Very accurate on intermediate passes and hitting receivers in stride on slants, mesh routes and shallow crossers
• Has the ability to throw balls on a line with above-average throwing power
• Can deliver deep balls with accuracy and touch while stepping into the throw instead opposed to the bad habit of throwing off a back foot. Moon shots are a good way to describe some of Hart’s deep throws.

Areas of needed improvement

• Rarely threw with a moving pocket and played in an offense with little to no bootleg plays within a spread offense.
• Michigan’s scheme is a lot different from the offense he plays in
• He wasn’t asked to run often and was relegated to being a pocket passer
• Throwing motion could become quicker and more compact
• Threw three interceptions in a 34-13 loss to juggernaut IMG Academy

Conclusion

There’s a lot to like about Brady Hart as he has plenty more strengths than weaknesses to his game. Some even think Hart could be a difference-maker for Michigan like J.J. McCarthy was, who had a 27-1 record at Michigan and won a National Championship.

“He’s a freak,” Hart’s trainer Baylin Trujillo said. “His ceiling is so high. I think he fits the mold of what Michigan does offensively. I think you’re seeing the next J.J. McCarthy — but Brady is bigger and faster and could be even better.”

Michigan will take any output that is remotely similar to that of McCarthy, who was selected No. 9 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Michigan’s quarterback production has taken a major step back in 2024 without McCarthy around, ranking No. 129 in passing offense.

For Michigan fans, a player like Hart coming into the fold can’t happen soon enough even if they’re going to have to wait until 2026 at the soonest. The fact that there’s this much positive buzz about Hart well before he’s a freshman indicates he has a high ceiling. Hart could become Michigan’s next great quarterback.