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Tommy Carr Flips to Michigan from Miami (Ohio)

Published 23 November 2025

Tommy Carr, a three-star quarterback from Saline High School in Michigan, announced his commitment to the University of Michigan on Sunday, flipping his pledge from Miami (Ohio) to join the Wolverines' 2026 recruiting class.

The 6-foot-3, 195-pound senior had committed to the RedHawks in February but decommitted after receiving an offer from Michigan earlier this month. Carr becomes the program's first in-state commitment for the class and the second quarterback, joining four-star Brady Smigiel from California, who is recovering from a torn ACL suffered during his senior season. Michigan's coaching staff, led by Sherrone Moore, viewed the addition as a way to bolster depth at the position, especially with five-star Bryce Underwood expected to anchor the quarterback role for at least two more years.

Carr's decision carries deep personal significance, rooted in his family's extensive ties to Michigan football. His paternal grandfather, Lloyd Carr, coached the Wolverines from 1995 to 2007, leading them to a national championship in 1997 and five Big Ten titles. His father, Jason Carr, played quarterback for Michigan in the 1990s, while his maternal grandfather, Tom Curtis, set the...

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