Update: A quick analysis of Matt Falcon's skill set can be found here.
In-state class of 2016 running back Matt Falcon (Southfield, Michigan) has committed to play for the Michigan Wolverines, according to his Twitter account.
Extremely blessed to announce that I am committed to THE University of Michigan!! #goblue #fab25 #B1G pic.twitter.com/7kOWZ5dsVn
— Matt Falcon (@mfalcon21) April 8, 2015
Speculation that a commitment was coming started Wednesday afternoon with a cryptic series of tweets that caught the eyes of those who have been following his recruitment.
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— Matt Falcon (@mfalcon21) April 8, 2015
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— Matt Falcon (@mfalcon21) April 8, 2015
Staying home...
— Matt Falcon (@mfalcon21) April 8, 2015
Nothing official yet. #StayTuned
— Matt Falcon (@mfalcon21) April 8, 2015
Big announcement at 7pm
— Matt Falcon (@mfalcon21) April 8, 2015
Who doesn't love a good riddle?
Earlier this week, he had announced a top five of Michigan, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oregon and Arizona State.
Falcon, a four-star prospect, is the sixth-ranked player in the state of Michigan and 13th-ranked running back in the nation, according to the 247 Composite.
Falcon's commitment gives the Wolverines their second running back pledge of the week following Kingston Davis' commitment on Monday. Michigan is now up to six commits for its 2016 class in Falcon, Davis, quarterback Brandon Peters, fullback David Resse, offensive tackle Erik Swenson and linebacker Dele Harding.