Top-150 2027 Defensive Back Locks in Visit With Michigan Football

Tavares Harrington, a standout from Mount Caramel High School in Chicago, will visit the Wolverines in March.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Tavares Harrington, a highly-ranked 2027 defensive back prospect from Chicago, Illinois, has scheduled a visit to the University of Michigan from March 17-19. Harrington, who is ranked as the No. 137 overall player and No. 13 cornerback in the 2027 recruiting class, holds several major offers including from Alabama, Georgia, Nebraska, Ohio State, Oregon, Miami, and Notre Dame.

Why it matters

Michigan is looking to continue building its defensive backfield of the future, and landing a commitment from a top-150 national recruit like Harrington would be a major boost for the Wolverines' 2027 recruiting class. Harrington's visit will give him a chance to see the program up close and potentially establish Michigan as a top contender for his services.

The details

Harrington, a 6-foot-3, 175-pound defensive back, is slated to visit Michigan in March as he also plans trips to Alabama, Georgia, and Nebraska. He is coming off a standout junior season where he was a state champion, First-Team All-Illinois selection, and recorded 50 tackles, six tackles for loss, three interceptions, and nine pass breakups.

  • Harrington will visit Michigan from March 17-19.
  • He plans to visit Alabama and Georgia in June.
  • A visit to Nebraska is still being discussed.

The players

Tavares Harrington

A 2027 defensive back prospect from Mount Caramel High School in Chicago, Illinois who is ranked as the No. 137 overall player and No. 13 cornerback in his class.

Michigan

The University of Michigan football program, which is looking to add top defensive back talent to its 2027 recruiting class.

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What they’re saying

“The program. Their production. They are a powerhouse with great coaches and the way they run their program.”

— Tavares Harrington (Rivals)

What’s next

Harrington will visit Alabama and Georgia in June, while a trip to Nebraska is still being discussed.

The takeaway

Michigan is making a strong push to land one of the top defensive back prospects in the 2027 class, highlighting the program's ability to attract elite talent to Ann Arbor. Harrington's upcoming visit will be a crucial step in the Wolverines' recruitment of the talented Chicago product.