Big-bodied, rising interior DL with Michigan upside
Vallejo is a massive, physical interior defensive lineman in the 2026 class who committed to Michigan on June 10, 2025, after winning out over Notre Dame and Kansas[2][3]. He was listed at 6-foot-3 and roughly 305-310 pounds across recruiting profiles, and his appeal is the classic Michigan kind: size, interior power, and the frame to hold up against Big Ten trench warfare[2][5][8]. He’s viewed as a high-upside, rapidly rising prospect—recruiting coverage noted new interest from programs like Alabama, Miami, and Colorado even after his commitment, which says the market still sees growth potential[1][11]. The fit makes sense if Michigan wants a tough, anchor-type DT who can eat space and develop into a dependable run-stopper with more pass-rush polish to come[1][3].
