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Yahoo
24-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Michigan football recruiting: Another big TE commits to 2026 class
Michigan football continues to beef up its tight end pipeline. Mason Bonner committed to the Wolverines on Thursday, May 22. He is the second tight end to pledge to the Wolverines in recent days, after four-star Matt Ludwig (Billings, Montana) committed Tuesday, May 20. Advertisement Bonner is a 6-foot-6, 200-pound three-star tight end from Mullen High School in Denver in the 2026 recruiting class. He's the No. 29 tight end in the class and No. 5 player in Colorado, according to the 247 Sports composite rankings. Bonner was recruited by Minnesota, Miami (Fla.), Texas Tech, Penn State and Colorado among others. ANALYSIS: Michigan football has juice in all 3 phrases. Add it up and this is a 2025 CFP team Michigan football 2026 commitments in recruiting class The Wolverines have seven commitments so far in the 2026 recruiting class. [ MUST LISTEN: Make "Hail Yes!" your go-to Michigan Wolverines podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts (Apple, Spotify) ] Advertisement Follow the Detroit Free Press on Instagram (@detroitfreepress), TikTok (@detroitfreepress), YouTube (@DetroitFreePress), X (@freep), and LinkedIn, and like us on Facebook (@detroitfreepress). This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan football recruiting adds Mason Bonner to 2026 class
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Michigan football boosts 2026 class with 3-star TE commit Mason Bonner from Colorado
Michigan football boosts 2026 class with 3-star TE commit Mason Bonner from Colorado Michigan football recruiting had been relatively quiet, but it's starting to pick up, and it's on the verge of breaking loose. The Wolverines got two commitments in April and then went nearly a month without another pledge until Billings (Mt.) West four-star tight end Matt Ludwig joined Michigan's class this week. After a few weeks of a self-imposed recruiting hiatus, coaches traversed the nation, from seeing local products to going all the way to Hawaii to see four-star offensive line Malakai Lee. With official visits set to begin late next week, recruiting is heating up, evidenced by Ludwig's pledge. Now, the maize and blue's 2026 haul is burgeoning from six commits to seven. Another tight end is joining the fold Michigan had been looking to take two tight ends this cycle after Andrew Olesh flipped to Penn State following the early signing period. With Ludwig joining the class, it appears as if 2026 Denver (Colo.) Mullen three-star tight end Mason Bonner didn't want to wait to see what four-star Ian Premer was going to decide. Bonner ended up committing to Michigan football over other opportunities from Minnesota, Colorado, Florida, Miami, Nebraska, Penn State, Tennessee, UCLA, Washington, and others. With Bonner in the fold, the Wolverines now have four four-stars and three three-stars. As a dual-sport athlete and a wide receiver in high school, at 6-foot-6, 200 pounds, Bonner could be an active pass catcher for the maize and blue who stars in the Chip Lindsey offense. Scouting report More on Bonner's game from 247Sports' Greg Biggins: Long, athletic hybrid pass catcher who currently plays receiver but could grow in to a tight end. Estimated 6-6, 200-pound frame, but is pretty lean and narrow so eventual growth potential is the question. How much weight he can put on will be the big determining factor in positional home and long-term upside. Natural pass catcher who easily wins jump and 50-50 balls. Possesses a basketball background that is evident in body control and spatial awareness, especially when competing vs. smaller defensive backs. Smooth route runner but lacks some of the burst and suddenness you like to see at the receiver position. Fluid athlete and a smooth mover so developing more twitch to stay at receiver or bulking to play tight is what we'll be watching moving forward. Regardless, an P4 prospect with physical tools that project well. Junior highlights The current 2026 class As noted, Bonner is the seventh commitment of the 2026 class. He's the lowest-rated pledge according to the 247Sports Composite, but he's just now starting to be evaluated. On3 has him ahead of wide receiver commit Jaylen Pile in its rankings. Using these metrics, here is the class thus far:
Yahoo
24-02-2025
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- Yahoo
Class of 2026 tight end lists Nebraska among top five schools
Nebraska football made the Top 5 for 2026 three-star tight end Mason Bonner earlier this week. He announced his list on Saturday morning. Minnesota, Michigan, Texas Tech, and Miami were the other schools on his list in addition to the Huskers. Bonner had 21 receptions for 340 yards and seven touchdowns last season, according to statistics from He also was able to play on the defensive side of the football, recording four tackles and three hurries last season. Bonner measures six feet six inches and weighs 200 pounds. Nebraska football has been diligently working on the 2026 recruiting class over the past couple of weeks. They have extended offers and scheduled visits with some of the nation's top recruits. The tight end position is particularly noteworthy, as they have been able to make some inroads with 2026 tight ends Lincoln Watkins and Luke Sorensen. This class focuses on this position. The 2026 class ranks 39th in the country with three commitments, per the 247Sports Team Rankings. Bonner is a rising, talented prospect. It will be interesting to see how the Huskers approach this recruitment, with several other tight end prospects also on the radar. I am blessed and grateful for all of the opportunities that have been presented to me to play D1 football. Thank you to all the coaches that believed in me. @BrandonHuffman @_MullenFootball @jrbennet @sedbonner_one3 @shaunfred11 — Mason Bonner (@MasonBonner13) February 22, 2025 This article originally appeared on Cornhuskers Wire: Nebraska football listed in tight end Mason Bonner's top five schools
USA Today
24-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Class of 2026 tight end lists Nebraska among top five schools
Class of 2026 tight end lists Nebraska among top five schools Nebraska football made the Top 5 for 2026 three-star tight end Mason Bonner earlier this week. He announced his list on Saturday morning. Minnesota, Michigan, Texas Tech, and Miami were the other schools on his list in addition to the Huskers. Bonner had 21 receptions for 340 yards and seven touchdowns last season, according to statistics from He also was able to play on the defensive side of the football, recording four tackles and three hurries last season. Bonner measures six feet six inches and weighs 200 pounds. Nebraska football has been diligently working on the 2026 recruiting class over the past couple of weeks. They have extended offers and scheduled visits with some of the nation's top recruits. The tight end position is particularly noteworthy, as they have been able to make some inroads with 2026 tight ends Lincoln Watkins and Luke Sorensen. This class focuses on this position. The 2026 class ranks 39th in the country with three commitments, per the 247Sports Team Rankings. Bonner is a rising, talented prospect. It will be interesting to see how the Huskers approach this recruitment, with several other tight end prospects also on the radar.
