Michigan Loses 2027 Tackle Sidney Rouleau
The 6-foot-6, 275-pound offensive tackle decommitted from the Wolverines after a visit to Syracuse.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Football
Sidney Rouleau, a 2027 offensive tackle, decommitted from Michigan on Tuesday afternoon, according to Steve Wiltfong of Rivals. The decommitment follows a Syracuse visit over the weekend, after which Rouleau reopened his recruitment.
Why it matters
The decommitment leaves Michigan with 21 commitments in the 2027 cycle and three offensive linemen committed. Michigan continues to host offensive line prospect Antijuan Wilkes, and the recruiting picture for the position group remains open.
Michigan's 2027 class stands at 21 commitments, with three offensive linemen committed, after Rouleau's exit. Rouleau is listed at 6 feet 6 inches and 275 pounds, but his next destination has not been determined.
The players
Sidney Rouleau
Sidney Rouleau is a 2027 offensive tackle who had been committed to Michigan since May before decommitting.
Steve Wiltfong
Steve Wiltfong is a recruiting analyst at Rivals who reported Rouleau's decommitment.
The details
Rouleau had been committed to Michigan since May and visited Syracuse over the weekend while still committed to the Wolverines. He reopened his recruitment following that visit before announcing his decommitment late Tuesday afternoon.
Timeline
May 2026: Rouleau commits to Michigan.
Weekend before November 3, 2026: Rouleau visits Syracuse.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Rouleau decommits from Michigan late in the afternoon.
Season Trajectory
Recruiting commitments in the 2027 cycle remain fluid, and decommitments like this one are tracked by Rivals as schools build their classes. Michigan's offensive line depth in that class now depends on how it handles remaining targets such as Antijuan Wilkes.
Michigan's 2027 offensive line recruiting class is now down one committed tackle, which affects how the staff fills depth in that position group. Fans tracking the class can watch the commitment count and offensive line commitments as the cycle moves toward signing day.
The takeaway
Recruiting commitments can shift quickly, and tracking a class means watching both the headcount and the position-group balance. Readers following Michigan's 2027 class should watch how the staff responds at offensive line.
Further reading
Find more recruiting coverage in the Michigan Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Illustrated.
