The Wolverines have officially secured one of their top interior defensive linemen in the 2026 class, as four-star Alister Vallejo has signed with Michigan Football. • Height: 6-foot-3 • Weight: 310 pounds • Hometown: Liberty Hill, Texas • Ranking (247 composite): No. 205 overall, No. 25 DL, No. 29 Texas

Vallejo started out the recruiting cycle with a relatively low ranking. His initial offer sheet consisted of primarily southern schools and ACC schools such as SMU, Oklahoma State and Cal. However, he shot up the rankings near the end (usually a great sign) to draw the attention of the Michigan’s of the world.

Alister took official visits to SMU, Kansas, Houston, Michigan and Notre Dame over the summer. Somewhat surprisingly, Michigan was able to gain his commitment before Vallej

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