One step forward, one big body gone. Michigan has long had its eyes on four-star interior offensive lineman Zaden Krempin, and that persistence is paying off. On Friday afternoon, the 6-foot-5, 275-pound mauler out of Prosper, Texas, named the Wolverines in his top four. A big win for Sherrone Moore and O-line coach Grant Newsome, who’ve made Krempin a priority. But just as the maize and blue were riding high, a curveball hit. Michigan suffered a major blow in the portal, losing a 291-pound transfer target that could’ve bolstered the trenches. So, which key piece just slipped through Michigan’s fingers?
Michigan defensive lineman Peter Simmons is transferring to UAB, his rep @cjrecruiting2 tells @247Sports. https://t.co/o6FiTdoMKF pic.twitter.com/AsoydXzXaB
— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) May 19, 2025
On May 20, a surprising twist hit Ann Arbor. Michigan defensive lineman Peter Simmons III is heading to UAB, per national CFB writer Chris Hummer. Simmons isn’t just any Wolverine — he’s legacy royalty. His Michigan bloodline runs all the way back to 1890. A fourth-generation Maize and Blue warrior, he reached the summit last season, helping the Wolverines capture a national title in a dominant 34-13 win over Washington. Now, he takes his championship pedigree to Birmingham. A new chapter begins, but his Michigan roots run deep.
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