Where Michigan finds players

Darker states = more roster players from that state

This page answers: “Where do Michigan players come from?”

  • Hover a state Preview player count, top schools, and sample players.
  • Click a state Zoom in and open that state’s full pipeline page.
  • Hover a school logo See how many players that school took from this state.
  • Click a school logo Open a list of those players (with headshots when available).
State color Lighter = fewer players · Darker = more players from that state
School logo on the map Campus location of a college that signed players from the selected state
Every number = players Count of 2025 roster athletes with a hometown in that place (not recruits still in high school)
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What the numbers mean for Michigan

117 roster players with hometown data
30 home states / regions

Darker states on the map sent more players to Michigan. Click a state to see that feeder pipeline in detail.

State chips below the map — abbreviation + player count. Tap any chip to open that state.

Michigan footprint

117 players · from 30 states

Where Michigan’s 2025 roster grew up. Click a state to see that feeder market.

Top feeder states (players)

Top hometown cities (players)

  • Detroit 5
  • Birmingham 3
  • Burke 2
  • Chandler 2
  • Cincinnati 2
  • Clinton 2
  • Indianapolis 2
  • Kansas City 2
  • Sterling Heights 2
  • Tampa 2
  • Washington 2
  • Ada 1

About this page

Where does Michigan get its roster from? See feeder states (Michigan, California, Illinois, Maryland), hometown cities like Detroit, Birmingham, Burke, Chandler, and position mixes

The Michigan recruiting pipeline map shows home states and cities of players on the Michigan roster — a real footprint of where the program draws talent for fans and families.

Where does Michigan recruit from?
The FantasyHQ pipeline for Michigan ranks feeder states and hometown cities based on current roster hometown data, led by Michigan, California, Illinois, Maryland.
Which cities feed the Michigan roster?
Hometown cities are ranked from Michigan roster data — including Detroit, Birmingham, Burke, Chandler.
Is this for Michigan fans or recruiting families?
Both. Fans explore the Michigan geographic footprint; parents and players see state and city pathways by position.
Can I filter by position?
Yes. Filter the pipeline by position (QB, WR, OL, and more) on the map and detail pages.

Updated August 27, 2026