Top 100 CB Zyan Gibson talks Michigan offer, first conversation with LaMar Morgan

New Michigan secondary coach LaMar Morgan is going after some of the nation’s elite defensive backs in the 2026 recruiting class.

Morgan recently dipped down into the state of Alabama and put an offer on the table for Top 100 Gadsden (Ala.) City cornerback Zyan Gibson.

“I was happy to get that offer,” Gibson said. “It meant a lot. I’m looking more into them and want to learn about them. I know they are a great program, and they’ve been winning. It was a blessing to get that offer.”

Gibson is just starting to develop a relationship with Morgan, but the two had a positive first conversation.

“He seemed like a nice, chill guy,” Gibson said. “I enjoyed talking to him. He said he watched my film and that he wanted to give me an offer. It was a good conversation. We just have to keep talking.”

Gibson added that he was impressed with Michigan’s run to the national championship last season and the way the defense played throughout the year.

“They have a great defense,” Gibson said. “I was very impressed with the defense. I was also impressed that they beat Alabama. That was a great win. It shows what type of program they have.”

The next step for Gibson is making his way to Michigan for his first-ever visit, which he hopes will happen at some point in the fall.

“It would be good to go out there to watch the game,” Gibson said. “I want to see what the environment is like and meet some of the coaches. I also want to see the facilities and things like that.”

Overall, Gibson, who boasts an impressive 10.63 100-meter time, said he plans to take a measured approach to the recruiting process.

“The recruiting process has been a little stressful,” Gibson said. “I’m just trying to get to as many schools as possible and see everything.”

Along with Michigan, Gibson holds offers from Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas A&M and others.

At 6-foot-1, 174 pounds, Gibson is ranked as the No. 6 cornerback and No. 69 overall prospect nationally, per the On3 Industry Ranking. He is also ranked as the No. 4 overall recruit in the state of Alabama for next cycle.

Auburn is considered the early leader on the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine with a 39.9 percent chance of landing him. Alabama is in second place with an 18.3 percent chance of landing him.

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