Prized recruit picks Jim Harbaugh, Michigan over Notre Dame, Wisconsin

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Joe Rodgers
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Jim Harbaugh already has propelled Michigan into a top-10 team. 

Harbaugh picked up his highest-rated recruit since taking over the Wolverines as Ben Bredeson, the No. 4 ranked offensive lineman in the class of 2016, announced his decision. 

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The Wolverines may have an offensive line to be reckoned with as Bredeson, a 6-5, 296-pound Hartland, Wis., product, is the third 4-star lineman to commit to Michigan. 

According to 247Sports, Notre Dame and Wisconsin led for Bredeson's services, but a recent visit to Ann Arbor turned things in Michigan's favor. 

Bredeson is the 15th recruit for the Wolverines for the 2016 class Michigan has jumped from No. 14 to No. 9 in the 247Sports recruiting rankings.