Chase Saldate, a four-time national qualifier for Michigan State, announced his commitment to finish his college career at the University of Michigan. Saldate took to social media on Friday to make the announcement:

I’m Excited to announce my commitment to the University of Michigan 〽️. Thank you to everyone at Michigan State University it was a great 4 years. I’m excited for this next chapter of chasing my dreams. #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/ctsoH7ecG4

— Chase “Satellite” Saldate (@ChaseSaldate) March 29, 2024

Saldate's Fit At Michigan

With two-time All-American Will Lewan graduating this year for the Wolverines, Saldate should slide in perfectly at 157 pounds for the 2024-25 season. Saldate's entrance into the lineup will also allow for Michigan's top recruits Brock Mantanona and Cam Catrabone to redshirt next year before contending for starting spots in the 2025-26 season. 

As mentioned, Saldate hasn't yet earned All-American honors but has been a contender for the past four years at 157 pounds. In fact, in the 2023 season, Saldate defeated the aforementioned Will Lewan and fell one win shy of reaching the podium at the 2023 National Tournament. This year, Saldate notably had a razor-thin, 7-5 (TB-2) overtime loss to 157-pound national champion Levi Haines. 

Watch the Saldate vs Haines match below:

Michigan has had great success in the transfer portal with graduate transfers scoring significant points for the Wolverines at the 2024 NCAA Tournament helping Michigan to a 3rd place team finish. Saldate will be a welcomed addition in Ann Arbor and should help the Wolverines contender for another trophy at the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Michigan's Projected 2024-25 Lineup:

125: Caden Horwath

133: Dylan Ragusin/Chris Cannon

141: Sergio Lemley/Chris Cannon

149: Dylan Gilcher

157: Chase Saldate

165: Cam Amine/Beau Mantanona

174: Cam Amine/Beau Mantanona

184: Jaden Bullock/Rylan Rogers

197: Hayden Walters/Rylan Rogers

285: Ira Jenkins

Watch Chase Saldate's win over All-American Brock Mauller at the 2022 Southern Scuffle:

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