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BREAKING: Tompkins four-star CB Blake Jenkins commits to Michigan
2027 Katy Tompkins four-star cornerback Blake Jenkins has announced his commitment to Michigan.
The four-star cornerback commits to the Wolverines over Vanderbilt, Texas, SMU and Houston among others.
The decision to commit to Michigan for Jenkins came down to playing high level Power Four football and new Wolverines head coach Kyle Whittingham.
"It's big time football in the Big 10," Jenkins said on what made him want to commit. "I feel like coach Whitt is building something special there and the foundation is set with the entire new staff there."
Michigan has history developing players to the NFL and that ability to be developed to the next level was another big factor in the Wolverines gaining Jenkins commitment.
"NFL potential is always there whenever you think of Michigan in general when you think of the defensive backs they've produced there over the past five to six years," he said. "That's one of the main reasons I committed and I know with coach Gilford there, they will have one of the best cornerback rooms in the country."
Jenkins makes his commitment ahead of his senior season which means a great deal to the Tompkins star as he can relieve some stress and focus on his last season in a Falcons uniform.
"It definitely relieves stress for sure knowing where home is going to be," Jenkins said. "I'm just ready to work this summer, getting bigger, getting stronger to be ready for my senior season and for playing in the 'Big House' after that."
With his commitment out of the way and a big senior season approaching, Jenkins and the Falcons are looking to have a big year next fall but the cornerback had one last message for Wolverine fans on his commitment.
"You got a hard worker and a dog for sure," he said. "I just can't wait to see the development of the program and to get the 2027 class moving."
ON MY WHISTLE: Katy softball finishes job; wins State with power surge
The Katy Tigers are once again the queens of Texas softball.
Katy captured the Class 6A Division II State Championship with a convincing 7-2 victory over Forney, bringing the title back to one of the state's premier programs.
The Tigers' powerful lineup — dubbed "Death Valley" — was virtually unstoppable all season. The trio of EK Smith, an Oklahoma signee, Evie Willemssen, an Auburn commit, and Maddie Smith, an NC State signee, combined for an astounding 64 home runs and provided one of the most feared offenses in Texas.
In the circle, freshman sensation Haley Schmitt was dominant from start to finish, posting a remarkable 0.59 ERA and emerging as one of the state's brightest young stars.
While it's been seven years since Katy last hoisted a state championship trophy, the wait proved well worth it as the Tigers reclaimed their place atop Texas high school softball.
VYPE's Matt Malatesta caught up with the players and head coach Meghan VanEtta after the final out and championship celebration.
Watch here.