Matt Ludwig, top player in Montana, signs with Michigan football

Ratings

Service

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Rank

Position

State

247Sports Composite

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

242

12

1

Rivals Industry Ranking

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200

9

1

247Sports

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228

10

1

Rivals

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199

10

1

ESPN

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

288

10

1

Vitals

High school

Billings (Mont.) West

Projected Position

Tight end

Height

6-4

Weight

240

Recruiting Story

Before the bevy of pledges with the official visits in June, Ludwig pulled the trigger for the Wolverines early, making his commitment in May.

First-year outlook

Could be a year-one contributor by midseason if he develops quickly.

Notes

• Committed May 20, 2025

• Also plays basketball, runs track (runs a 11.44 100-meter dash), competes in shot put and discus, and wrestles.

Scouting report

Here's the scouting report from 247Sports' Greg Biggins:

Ludwig is arguably the best prospect to come out of the Big Sky State in the last decade if not longer. He’s a two-way player who focused more on tight end as a junior and that’s where we see him in college as well. He’s a productive player who can dominate as an in-line blocker or as a pass catching receiver down the field. He has the physical traits that translate well to the next level to go with the on-field production. He’s a well built 6-4, 230 pounds with an 80”+ wing span with huge hands and can run. He’s natural with his hands, catches the ball well through contact and has the bounce to jump over linebackers and defensive backs. He has the positional versatility to line up all over the field including as an h-back and shows off the kind of all around game that should allow him to be a real difference maker. He projects as a high Power 4 prospect and someone with a definite NFL ceiling to him.

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Original commitment story

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This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Wolverines sign top tight end in Big Sky country