Four-star tight end Andrew Olesh first visited Michigan for a spring practice. He returned to the program for his official visit from June 21-23 before eventually giving his commitment.
Although he's off the market, Dan Lanning's Oregon decided to pursue him by extending an offer on Wednesday. Olesh shared the news on Instagram, with the caption:
"Blessed to receive an offer from University of Oregon."
Standing six-foot-five and weighing 220 pounds, Andrew Olesh has the physical attributes that make him a prime candidate to excel as a tight end.
Last season, he caught 53 passes for 973 yards and 10 touchdowns for Phil Sams’ Spartans, who were runners-up in District 11 Class 5A. Over his high school career, the prospect has amassed 81 receptions for 1,249 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Andrew Olesh is rated the No. 2 player in Pennsylvania, the No. 4 tight end in the nation and the No. 84 overall prospect in the 2025 class, according to 247Sports. On3 ranks him as the No. 2 player in Pennsylvania, the No. 3 tight end in the nation and the No. 67 overall prospect in the class.
Why did Andrew Olesh pick Michigan over other programs?
Michigan offered Andrew Olesh in March before earning his commitment in June. The recruitment process was not an easy one for the propect as he described the decision as "pretty hard" due to the aggressive pursuit by Penn State and the strong interest shown by Alabama.
However, from coach Sherrone Moore and offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell to tight ends coach Steve Casula, the entire Michigan coaching staff made a huge impression on him, which eventually worked as a deciding factor.
“They’re all great guys I’ve built relationships with," Olesh told On3. "The path to playing time at Michigan caught my attention as well. … I like the environment there and being around the players.
"Going into my OVs, I wanted to be around the players and experience a school’s environment. Talking to all the guys at Michigan got me more into Michigan.”
Moore is also optimistic about Coach Moore's potential in the post-Jim Harbaugh era.
“I think he can carry the torch,” Olesh continued. “I think he can keep going because last year. He had to step in and he got the job done. As a coach, he’s going to continue to win games.”
Michigan has 15 players committed to the 2025 class, which ranks No. 14 in the nation, according to On3. The class also features blue-chip prospects like Nate Marshall, Ivan Taylor, Kainoa Winston and Carter Smith.