Brian Cole, the state's top-ranked prospect, committed to Michigan on Saturday.

Brian Cole talks to MLive.com about why he chose Michigan

ANN ARBOR -- Michigan's biggest recruiting weekend of the year has started off with a bang.

Brian Cole, a four-star 2015 defensive back/wide receiver from Saginaw Heritage High School, announced his commitment to Michigan on Saturday afternoon -- one day before the Wolverines' annual "BBQ at the Big House."

Cole -- a 6-foot-2, 190-pounder -- is rated as the No. 65 overall prospect in America by 247sports.com's composite list. He is also listed as the top overall prospect in the state of Michigan.

Cole was also being heavily recruited by Ohio State, Michigan State, Tennessee and others. He visited Michigan this weekend along with current 2015 quarterback commit Alex Malzone.

Cole has played running back, quarterback, wide receiver, safety and cornerback at Saginaw Heritage. He rushed for nearly 1,300 yards a year ago and led the team with four interceptions.

Per 247sports' rankings, Cole becomes Michigan's top-rated pledge for the 2015 class. Scout.com, however, rates five-star tight end Chris Clark higher.

Cole and Clark are currently joined in Michigan's 2015 class by four-star corner Garrett Taylor, four-star linebacker Darrin Kirkland, four-star safety Tyree Kinnel, four-star offensive tackle Grant Newsome, Malzone (a four-star quarterback), three-star offensive tackle John Runyan Jr. and kicker Andrew David.

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