Michigan is one day away from potentially adding one of the biggest prizes in the transfer portal.
Salesi Moa, who signed with Utah and was ranked as the No. 2 athlete in the 2026 recruiting class, will announce the school he will transfer to during the Polynesian Bowl on Friday from Hawaii. Moa, who also committed to Tennessee for a short time during this recruiting cycle, is expected to sign with the Wolverines and play for Kyle Whittingham.
🚨NEWS🚨 4-star ATH Salesi Moa will announce his commitment on January 16 at the @polynesiabowl, @GregBiggins2 reports🌺Moa was a short-term Utah signee. Read: https://t.co/sqpUWeFWNtpic.twitter.com/d3MaYo9Isn
— Rivals (@Rivals) January 15, 2026
Salesi Moa is the playmaker Michigan needs
Moa has the potential to be the sort of foundational talent that could define Whittingham’s early tenure with the Wolverines. He is a dynamic athlete that could be a top wide receiver or a shut-down cornerback. Where he’ll play probably depends as much on his preference as anything, but does Bryce Underwood need a top young receiver to throw to? Yes, he does and Moa might be that guy…