Charles Woodson Jr. carries one of the most recognizable names in Michigan football history. The three-star safety from Orlando visited Ann Arbor for a game last fall when the previous staff ran the program. Coaching changes can derail recruiting momentum fast. Kyle Whittingham just made it clear the Wolverines haven’t backed off the son of the 1997 Heisman Trophy winner.
Defensive coordinator Jay Hill and safeties coach Tyler Stockton fly to Lake Nona High School this week to meet with Woodson. Ethan McDowell reported Sunday that Michigan remains heavily interested in the legacy prospect despite the regime change. The trip sends a message. Programs don’t dispatch two coordinators for routine check-ins. Woodson ranks No. 381 nationally and No. 36 among safeties in the 2027 class, according to recruiting services.
Michigan is still showing strong interest in Charles Woodson Jr.. He remains a priority for the new staff. The Wolverines will meet with former Notre Dame and Penn State commits this week. INTEL: https://t.co/hr5RKU114Zpic.twitter.com/n2IC9faKCV
— Ethan McDowell (@ethanmmcdowell) January 26, 2026
“It’s Michigan,” Woodson said after his initial visit last fall. “It’s a big school, a big program. I haven’t really been to any other schools, so I can’t really say what it’s like compared to other schools.” He logged 73 tackles as a junior with two pick-sixes that averaged 81.5 yards per return. Miami stopped by his school earlier in January, while Texas A&M, Kentucky, and Ole Miss all hold active offers…