Michigan Football: Former Ohio State commit set to visit Wolverines

Former Ohio State commit and 4-star EDGE rusher Zahir Mathis is lining up visits with Florida State, Michigan, and UCLA next month after the dead period ends. After being committed to the Buckeyes for almost a year, Mathis decommitted in November. Rather than continue the recruiting process, Mathis withdrew, waiting until January to set up visits and begin the process anew.

"I'd say it's definitely about playing time and getting on the field. NIL, it plays a part but that's not really my main goal. I definitely could tell you that it's all about the love and connection with the coaches. That's not me counting out my decommitment from Ohio State. It's still all love with coach Larry Johnson. ...But it's just about me opening my recruitment. I'm still open to Ohio State but it's about the love, respect, and playing time." Zahir Mathis