No one fits this bill any more as a game wrecker than Recarder. This Michigan Wolverine commit can line up anywhere on the defensive line on any given play which makes it tough to plan for. At 6’6″ and 250 plus pounds he can get a major push from the defensive tackle position and has a large wingspan to get in throwing lanes of QB’s. The kicker for Recarder that separates him from a lot of other D-Lineman is his speed for a player his size. Recarder is dangerous off the edge and shows an excellent rush package from his edge position. You can gameplan all you want to Recarder but at the end of the day it just doesn’t matter. look for a big year from this BigRed defender.

Recarder Kitchen Recarder Kitchen 6'6" | 250 lbs | EDGE/DL Muskegon | 2027 State MI may honestly be the favorite to be the Sack King of Michigan this fall. He’s lanky, strong and has some technical aspects to his game. He is currently #1 at his position and #10 overall in the class of ‘27. I love the variety out of Kitchen from rep to rep. Whether it be a speed move, a push and pull, or using strength, he knows how to maximize his impact on every play. His ceiling is high and I expect some spectacular performances this fall.

I can’t say anything about Recarder that hasn’t already been said. Elite size, elite strength, and exceptional athletic traits. When the pads are on, Recarder can easily out-muscle the vast majority of high school offensive tackles. When the pads aren’t on, Recarder is still a high-end defensive end, with a few areas to still improve on.

Recarder has good bend, a great getoff, and a decent variety of pass rush moves. The biggest hurdle for Recarder currently is developing a feel for these pass rush moves. Know where and when to produce a move while developing improved counters, Recarder could be ranked #1. For now, he’s the #10 player in this class and one of those guys who should have an opportunity to play anywhere.

At a glance, Recarder is the most prestigious defensive lineman in Michigan. I’ve said several times- Recarder has elite size, alongside high-end strength and athleticism. Recarder is simply too big and too explosive for the vast majority of high school tackles.

Recarder obviously checks a ton of boxes. He honestly looks like the easy pick for best D-Lineman in Michigan. I will not argue that Recarder has the highest ceiling, which is a factor in the rankings.

Skill-wise, Recarder is still a little raw. About half the time, Recarder makes a move, it works, and gosh does it look good. The other half, Recarder’s initial move fails, and he struggles to recover. Looking for better counters and better recovery after the initial move fails.
Being real- Recarder will very maintain his #1 EDGE/DL spot.

I was a bit surprised to see Recarder at camp, mostly becuase the top-tier D1 prospects tend to skip camps like these (vast majority D2, D3 coaches in attendance).

Still, Recarder came, worked hard, got some coaching, and still dominated. Recarder won with a small but very effective move list. Rep started with a great getoff, helped out by Recarder’s 500+ lb squat. Then, he could dip and rip around the offensive tackle, showing good bend. He also mixed in a spin and push-pull.

Like literally every single high school prospect, Recarder still has room to grow. He wasn’t perfect, but he’s explosive and fundamentally sound enough to dominate most high school offensive linemen with ease.

Recarder checks a LOT of boxes. Enough boxes to be the #1 EDGE player and a very probably B1G 10 or SEC prospect. He’s big, tall, long, and squats 500. Absolute monster of a football player, and worlds above the vast majority of high school football players. Plus, he has an elite offensive line to train against.

He doesn’t have a ton of tape for this season, but what he does have is impressive. Love his burst, love the length, and he’s just got to keep repping pass rush. There’s no reason why Recarder can’t be a top-tier college football player.

Recarder was a great watch this season when I got the chance to see him. He’s a big framed EDGE with long limbs and great get off. His film has a TON to love about it. His speed and bend is great and his ability to win reps outside or inside really speaks to his versatility. I would love to see him in person this spring at some camps. There’s no reason why he can’t be one of the most dominant EDGE guys this state has seen in awhile!