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Michigan Adds Top USC Recruiting Standout Skylar Phan to Front Office
Phan, a Texas graduate, helped USC sign the top-ranked recruiting class of 2026.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Michigan has hired Skylar Phan, USC's current director of recruiting strategy, to join its football front office. Phan, a Texas graduate, has made a name for herself in the recruiting space, aiding USC in signing the top-ranked recruiting class of 2026 according to Rivals. She has held various roles in college football operations and recruiting, including at the University of Houston, University of North Texas, and an internship with the Raiders.
Why it matters
The hiring of Phan is seen as a major boon for Michigan's football program, as they look to rebuild under new head coach Kyle Whittingham. Phan's expertise in recruiting and building relationships with top prospects and their families could help the Wolverines continue to attract top talent to Ann Arbor.
The details
Phan will be taking on a role at Michigan that 'include[s] overseeing all officials and unofficial visits, providing individual recruiting strategies and building relationships with top targets and their families.' She has been making a mark in the recruiting space since her undergraduate days, serving as a football recruiting and operations assistant for the University of Texas and interning with the Raiders.
- Phan earned her bachelor's degrees from the University of Texas in 2022.
- Phan interned with the Raiders as a football operations assistant in 2022.
- Phan served as the director of on-campus recruiting at the University of Houston from August 2022 to March 2023.
- Phan was the director of recruiting at the University of North Texas from March 2023 to August 2023.
- Phan joined USC as the director of recruiting strategy in August 2023.
The players
Skylar Phan
A Texas graduate who has made a name for herself in the college football recruiting space, most recently serving as the director of recruiting strategy at USC.
Kyle Whittingham
The new head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, hired in late 2025 to replace the disgraced Sherrone Moore.
Sherrone Moore
The former Michigan coach who was fired in December 2025 after carrying on an 'inappropriate relationship' with a staffer and being charged with felony home invasion, stalking and breaking and entering.
What they’re saying
“Michigan is synonymous with tradition and excellence — both on the field and beyond — and our entire program is committed to upholding those values while striving for greatness together.”
— Kyle Whittingham, Head Coach, Michigan Wolverines (N/A)
What’s next
The Wolverines, who finished the 2025 season at 9-4, currently have the No. 19 recruiting class for 2027 according to Rivals. Phan's hiring is expected to help Michigan continue to attract top talent to the program under Whittingham's leadership.
The takeaway
Skylar Phan's hiring represents a major coup for the Michigan football program as they look to rebuild under new head coach Kyle Whittingham. Phan's expertise in recruiting and building relationships with top prospects could be a game-changer for the Wolverines as they aim to return to national prominence.
