Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Social media erupts after Michigan football lands first 5-star recruit under Sherrone Moore

Originally posted on Michigan Wolverines on SI
By Trent Knoop | Last updated Oct 21, 2024 11:00 PM ET

Michigan received its 17th commitment of the 2025 recruiting cycle on Monday night. The Wolverines landed five-star offensive lineman Andrew Babalola out of Overland Park (KS) Blue Valley Northwest.

Babalola chose the Wolverines over Stanford and Auburn, among others. The massive 6-foot-6, 280-pound lineman could be an instant starter of the Wolverines' line as soon as next season. According to the 247Sports' Composite, Babalola is the 25th-ranked prospect and the No. 4 offensive tackle in the '25 cycle.

Babalola became the first five-star recruit under Sherrone Moore and the first at Michigan since Will Johnson back in 2022. After he announced his commitment to the maize and blue, social media erupted. Here are some of the best reactions.

BOOOOMMMM!!!!!

"I believe in the vision... I believe in Coach Moore. I believe in Coach Newsome."

Five-star OL Andrew Babalola (@AndrewBabalola4) has committed to Michigan. He talks about his decision with me here #GoBlue (FREE). https://t.co/EEoq0DTpRU pic.twitter.com/BKH0RTHG1c
— "EJ Holland" (@EJHollandOn3) October 22, 2024

I ain’t even gotta say nun man〽️ https://t.co/cMj7wd0D2O
— Eli Owens (@Eli_Owens19) October 22, 2024

BREAKING: Five-star OT Andrew Babalola commits to Michigan.

"Playing on big stage of Michigan one of the more tradition-rich schools in the country," Babalola said. "I can’t wait to get in with the guys and turn this thing around."

Story: https://t.co/G2Jx3Wk82Y pic.twitter.com/w7VOenSgB2
— Steve Wiltfong (@SWiltfong_) October 22, 2024

https://t.co/TwyZ8xHrz4 pic.twitter.com/VKYTzt5jdv
— Trevor Woods (@WoodsFootball) October 22, 2024

BOOM! Another addition to the front 5! Welcome home family let’s work〽️ @AndrewBabalola4 https://t.co/pQCbdnaE17
— Kaden Strayhorn (@kaden_strayhorn) October 22, 2024

TALK TO EM @grant_newsome!!! ️️ #GOBLUE #SMASH @Coach_SMoore pic.twitter.com/OgzW3mWo0g
— Albert Karschnia (@AKarsch_UM) October 22, 2024

LET.

SHERRONE.

COOK.#GoBlue pic.twitter.com/1XigibFuTb
— Don Thomas (@REALDonThomas) October 22, 2024

Why did 5-star OT Andrew Babalola commit to Michigan?

“I believe in coach Moore’s vision,” Babalola said.

Story: https://t.co/pTJl1s6CUg pic.twitter.com/fIkBvviwN8
— ChadSimmons (@ChadSimmons_) October 22, 2024

〽️ichigan
〽️〽️〽️〽️AN

❕❕❕❕❕❕❕❕
— Sam Popper (@SamPopper_) October 22, 2024

Michigan lands its first 5-star under HC Sherrone Moore https://t.co/jqbtOVWe3b
— Matthew Lounsberry (@mlounsberry_SI) October 22, 2024

HUGE land for @Coach_SMoore & #MICHIGAN! Highest rated OL on record! Absolute ANIMAL!! Was last week's "gut feeling" Gives the '25 class some momentum heading into a the stretch run #GoBlue https://t.co/BuJWFVAA5x
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) October 22, 2024

I promise you it’s ok to be excited about getting a commitment from a five-star recruit even if you’re upset about how the football team played on Saturday. Pinky promise.
— Scott Bell (@sbell021) October 22, 2024