Michigan Offers Top 2027 TE Christian Hanshaw, Sets April Visit

Wolverines leverage Utah ties to land offer for standout tight end prospect

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Michigan has officially offered 2027 tight end Christian Hanshaw, a 6-foot-5, 230-pound Utah native with deep ties to the Wolverines' coaching staff. Hanshaw, who has seen his recruitment explode in recent months, will visit Ann Arbor on April 11 as he narrows down his top schools.

Why it matters

This offer signals Michigan's commitment to recruiting nationally while also leveraging their strong regional connections, particularly in Utah where new head coach Kyle Whittingham and his staff have deep roots. Landing Hanshaw would be a major coup, as he is considered one of the top tight end prospects in the 2027 class.

The details

Hanshaw, who previously visited Michigan last summer, has been a top target for the Wolverines' coaching staff since their arrival from Utah. Offensive coordinator Jason Beck and tight ends coach Freddie Whittingham had already built a strong relationship with Hanshaw back in Salt Lake City. Now in Ann Arbor, that communication has continued, leading to the official scholarship offer. Hanshaw, who is also planning visits to schools like Oregon, Tennessee, USC, and Texas A&M, plans to narrow his list to a top 4 after spring ball and make a decision before his senior season.

  • Michigan offered Hanshaw on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
  • Hanshaw will visit Michigan on April 11, 2026.
  • Hanshaw plans to narrow his list to a top 4 after spring ball and decide before his senior season.

The players

Christian Hanshaw

A 6-foot-5, 230-pound tight end prospect from Utah who has seen his recruitment explode in recent months, picking up offers from top programs across the country.

Kyle Whittingham

The new head coach at Michigan, who previously coached at Utah and has deep ties in the region.

Jason Beck

Michigan's offensive coordinator, who previously worked with Hanshaw and the Wolverines' staff in Utah.

Freddie Whittingham

Michigan's tight ends coach, who also has a prior relationship with Hanshaw from their time together in Utah.

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What they’re saying

“It feels great! It's always an honor to be recognized by a program as historic as Michigan. They are a school that will be impossible to ignore, and I will be spending time there for spring ball to get a further feel for it.”

— Christian Hanshaw (Maize & Blue Review)

“I'm just excited to get down to Ann Arbor and see what Michigan football is really about.”

— Christian Hanshaw (Maize & Blue Review)

What’s next

Hanshaw will visit Michigan on April 11, 2026 as he continues to narrow down his top schools. He plans to make a decision on his college commitment before the start of his senior season.

The takeaway

Michigan's offer to Christian Hanshaw demonstrates the program's commitment to recruiting nationally while also leveraging their strong regional ties, particularly in the Western United States. Landing a top tight end prospect like Hanshaw would be a major coup for the Wolverines as they look to build on their recent success.