Younger Brother of Current Michigan Football Player Commits to Wolverines

Michigan football adds another legacy recruit to its 2026 class.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 4:39pm

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Michigan football has added another legacy recruit to its 2026 class, as linebacker Ndi Etta, the younger brother of a current Wolverine player, has committed to the program. Ndi Etta held offers from several other schools but chose to follow in his older brother's footsteps and join the Wolverines.

Why it matters

Michigan has had success recruiting legacy players, as they often have a strong familiarity with the program and an existing connection to the school. Adding Ndi Etta, who comes from a Wolverine family, bolsters Michigan's 2026 recruiting class, which is already ranked 12th nationally.

The details

Ndi Etta, a 6-foot-1, 215-pound linebacker, recorded 68 total tackles, 17 stops for loss, and 10.5 sacks as a senior at Liberty Christian. He held scholarship offers from Army, Toledo, Miami (OH), and UTEP, but ultimately chose to commit to Michigan, where his older brother currently plays.

  • Ndi Etta committed to Michigan on February 1, 2026.

The players

Ndi Etta

A 6-foot-1, 215-pound linebacker who is the younger brother of a current Michigan football player.

Lou Esposito

Michigan's defensive line coach.

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What they’re saying

“Obviously, I love Michigan, but now I just think it boosts even more.”

— Ndi Etta

What’s next

Michigan will look to continue building on its strong 2026 recruiting class in the coming months.

The takeaway

Michigan's ability to recruit legacy players like Ndi Etta, who have a strong existing connection to the program, is a testament to the Wolverines' continued success in attracting top talent to Ann Arbor.