The Michigan football family continues to grow, literally.
Sunday, Feb. 1, brought the Wolverines a commitment from linebacker Ndi Etta, who is the younger brother of U-M defensive tackle Enow Etta
The elder Etta briefly entered the transfer portal earlier this offseason, but ultimately stayed in the fold.
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A 6-foot-1, 215-pound linebacker in the class of 2026 from Liberty Christian High School in Argyle, Texas – just outside of Fort Worth – the younger Etta took an official visit to Ann Arbor over this past weekend, then subsequently committed to Michigan ahead of National Signing Day on Wednesday.
Etta does not have a profile or a listing among 247Sports’ composite rankings. He recorded 68 tackles (including 17 for loss), 10½ sacks, four pass breakups, two forced fumbles and more than 20 quarterback pressures as a senior.
Etta is the second class of 2026 commit to pledge to new Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham, joining three-star defensive back Ernest Nunley, appearing to round out the incoming class with 23 prospects. Prior to Etta’s commitment, the class was ranked 12th in the nation, per 247 Sports, and fourth in the Big Ten (behind No. 5 Ohio State, No. 3 Oregon and No. 1 USC).
Michigan has added several players related to current Wolverines this offseason, including Christian Pierce (younger brother of Trey Pierce), Braydon Alford (son of running backs coach Tony Alford) and Max Alford, who is Alford’s nephew.
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Tony Garcia is the Wolverines beat writer for the Detroit Free Press. Email him at apgarcia@freepress.com and follow him on X at @RealTonyGarcia.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Ndi Etta, brother of DL Enow Etta, picks Michigan football for 2026
