Michigan Football Close to Landing UCLA Signee LB Weston Port -- With a Twist

Michigan Football Close to Landing UCLA Signee LB Weston Port -- With a Twist reports Michigan is targeting a third linebacker in the 2027 class, with Weston Port emerging as the latest near-commit. Michigan already has two linebackers pledged: three-star Brayden Watson from Buford, Georgia, and four-star Frederrick Fray from Greenwood, Mississippi, who joined on Thursday. The prediction comes via Ethan McDowell at The Wolverine, pointing to Port, a 2025 prospect originally in San Juan Hills, California. Port signed with UCLA in December 2024 but took a two-year mission trip to Spain and will enroll in January as part of the 2027 class. The article notes Port is 6-foot-2, 225 pounds, ranked No. 684 in the 2025 class, with eligibility through the new 5-for-5 NCAA rule. It cites 128 and 126 tackles in his final two high-school seasons and 24.5 career sacks.