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5-star Michigan football target sets commitment date
The post 5-star Michigan football target sets commitment date appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Michigan football team is hoping to land a commitment from one its top offensive targets, and it won't be long before we hear a decision. Five-star wide receiver Calvin Russell is down to eight schools, and he will announce his commitment on July 5th. Advertisement 'BREAKING: Elite 2026 WR Calvin Russell will announce his Commitment July 5th between these 8 Schools, he tells me for @On3Recruits,' Hayes Fawcett said in a post. 'The 6'5 195 WR from Opa Locka, FL is ranked as the No. 4 WR in the '26 Class (per On3 Industry).' Calvin Russell will choose between Michigan, Miami, Oregon, Florida State, Florida, LSU, North Carolina and Syracuse. Russell is a five-star recruit, according to 247Sports. He is the #21 player in the 2026 class, the #3 WR and the #2 player in the state of Florida. Russell currently attends Northwestern High School in Miami, FL. The Hurricanes will be a tough team for Michigan to beat here. 'Hulking wide receiver with above-the-rim athleticism that makes him a uniquely dangerous target, especially down in the red zone,' Russell's scouting report reads. 'Owns more of a slender build, but has measured over 6-foot-5 multiple times and is blessed with a near 6-foot-10 wingspan. Isn't exactly the most polished route runner at this stage, but creates separation with unexpected suddenness for such a longer strider. Superb body control tends to create even more of a disadvantage for defensive backs as he wins 50-50 battles with timing and positioning.' Advertisement If Michigan does land a commitment from Russell, there is a chance that he plays basketball for the Wolverines as well. 'Not going to outrun every tackle, but is quick to hit the gas and can make some dynamic cuts in traffic,' the scouting report continues. 'Spent much of freshman and sophomore seasons repping as a run first-quarterback out of necessity before settling in as a must-look option in Year 3 for a storied Miami Northwestern program that captured a 3A championship. Will need to add some body armour to a rather wiry frame in hopes of improving play strength and buy into the process at the school of his choice, but should be viewed as a potential impact pass catcher for a College Football Playoff contender that can be positioned all around the field in hopes of creating mismatches. One of those good-at-everything athletes that could legitimately play two spots in college as he's also being recruited by basketball high majors.' Calvin Russell is one of the best WRs in the 2026 class, and the Michigan football team needs WRs. This would be a massive get.
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4 days ago
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Oregon Football set to host several 5-Star recruits on official visits this weekend
The summer stretch of recruiting has arrived in the world of college football, and the Oregon Ducks are kicking things off with a massive weekend of official visits in Eugene over the weekend. It has been a relatively slow stretch for Dan Lanning in the 2026 recruiting cycle, with Oregon currently holding the No. 28 class in the nation. Still, with the number of high-profile players visiting Eugene over the next two months, things could pick up in a hurry. Tight end Kendre Harrison is the only 5-star player that the Ducks have committed at the moment, but over a dozen 5-star players will be in Eugene this summer checking out Oregon. Advertisement This incredibly crucial stretch of visits starts this weekend, and the Ducks are going big to open things up, hosting some of the top-ranked players in the nation. Here's a look at who is confirmed to be heading to Eugene this weekend. 5-star LB Tyler Atkinson 247Sports Rating: 98 (5-star) 247Sports Composite Rating: 0.9973 (5-star) National Rank: No. 9 Position Rank: No. 1 Commitment: None Atkinson is also considering the Georgia Bulldogs, Ohio State Buckeyes, Clemson Tigers, and Alabama Crimson Tide. 5-star CB Brandon Arrington 247Sports Rating: 98 (5-star) 247Sports Composite Rating: 0.9933 (5-star) National Rank: No. 10 Advertisement Position Rank: No. 1 Commitment: None Arrington is also considering the Washington Huskies, Texas A&M Aggies, USC Trojans, and Alabama Crimson Tide. 5-star WR Calvin Russell 247Sports Rating: 98 (5-star) 247Sports Composite Rating: 0.9781 (4-star) National Rank: No. 21 Position Rank: No. 3 Commitment: None Russell is also considering the Florida State Seminoles, LSU Tigers, Miami Hurricanes, Florida Gators, and Syracuse Orange. 5-star EDGE Richard Wesley 247Sports Rating: 94 (4-star) 247Sports Composite Rating: 0.9909 (5-star) National Rank: No. 14 Position Rank: No. 2 Commitment: None (Oregon Decommit) Wesley, who committed to Oregon in May be recommitted 17 days later, is also considering the Texas Longhorns, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Texas A&M Aggies. 5-star S Joey O'Brien 247Sports Rating: 98 (5-star) Advertisement 247Sports Composite Rating: 0.9670 (4-star) National Rank: No. 30 Position Rank: No. 4 Commitment: None O'Brien is also considering the Penn State Nittany Lions, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Clemson Tigers, and Tennessee Volunteers. 4-star WR Messiah Hampton 247Sports Rating: 91 (5=4-star) 247Sports Composite Rating: 0.9538 (4-star) National Rank: No. 100 Position Rank: No. 11 Commitment: None (Oregon Prediction) Hampton is also considering the Syracuse Orange, Miami Hurricanes, Penn State Nittany Lions, and Arkansas Razorbacks. 4-star S Xavier Lherisse 247Sports Rating: 89 (3-star) 247Sports Composite Rating: 0.8958 (4-star) Advertisement National Rank: No. 361 Position Rank: No. 32 Commitment: Oregon Ducks Lherisse announced his commitment to the Oregon Ducks back in February of 2025 3-star IOL Jax Tanner 247Sports Rating: 89 (3-star) 247Sports Composite Rating: 0.8839 (3-star) National Rank: No. 515 Position Rank: No. 46 Commitment: None Tanner is also considering the BYU Cougars, Tennessee Volunteers, Michigan Wolverines, and Auburn Tigers. Contact/Follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions. This article originally appeared on Ducks Wire: Oregon to host stacked group of 5-star recruits for official visits
USA Today
29-05-2025
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Five-star WR Calvin Russell includes Michigan in top 8, sets commitment for July 5
Five-star WR Calvin Russell includes Michigan in top 8, sets commitment for July 5 Near the end of the 2025 recruiting cycle, Michigan football shocked the recruiting world by flipping five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood from his longtime commitment to LSU. Now that the Wolverines have the No. 1 overall prospect in the class and the top quarterback, what's next? After all, Underwood needs some top talent to throw to. The maize and blue did get a few top-flight receivers in 2025 in four-stars Andrew Marsh and Jacob Washington, while three-star wideout Jamar Browder was arguably the hype beast of spring ball. But Michigan is working behind the scenes to get some elite receiver talent in 2026. At the moment, it has three-star Jaylen Pile committed but is working on other options. A top target sets a decision date One wide receiver that the Wolverines have been quietly working on is 2026 Miami (Fla.) Northwestern five-star Calvin Russell. Listed by 247Sports as the No. 23 player in the country, regardless of position, Russell is an elite talent that Michigan is connected to and fits the ethos of the new-look offense as he's 6-foot-5 and 195 pounds coming out of high school. Russell is considering eight schools, including Michigan, North Carolina, Florida State, Oregon, Miami, Florida, LSU, and Syracuse. And he plans to make his decision on July 5. Russell has visited Ann Arbor once thus far, having made his way to campus on March 17. He has not scheduled to take an official visit at this time. Scouting report 247Sports' Andrew Ivins is very high on Russell's talent, comparing him to Bengals star Tee Higgins: Hulking wide receiver with above-the-rim athleticism that makes him a uniquely dangerous target, especially down in the red zone. Owns more of a slender build, but has measured over 6-foot-5 multiple times and is blessed with a near 6-foot-10 wingspan. Isn't exactly the most polished route runner at this stage, but creates separation with unexpected suddenness for such a longer strider. Superb body control tends to create even more of a disadvantage for defensive backs as he wins 50-50 battles with timing and positioning. Not going to outrun every tackle, but is quick to hit the gas and can make some dynamic cuts in traffic. Spent much of freshman and sophomore seasons repping as a run first-quarterback out of necessity before settling in as a must-look option in Year 3 for a storied Miami Northwestern program that captured a 3A championship. Will need to add some body armour to a rather wiry frame in hopes of improving play strength and buy into the process at the school of his choice, but should be viewed as a potential impact pass catcher for a College Football Playoff contender that can be positioned all around the field in hopes of creating mismatches. One of those good-at-everything athletes that could legitimately play two spots in college as he's also being recruited by basketball high majors. Given that Michigan has Donaven McCulley on the roster, a player with a similar frame, getting Russell would ensure some continuity. And then he'd create some problems, pairing with the aforementioned Browder, who is also 6-foot-5 and considered a possession receiver. There are no predictions as of current as to where Russell will end up. Miami, Florida, and Florida State currently have the lead via the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine, which is based on AI. He's made six visits to Coral Gables, three to Gainesville, and two to Tallahassee. Other targets at wide receiver include Detroit native C.J. Sadler, DMV resident Travis Johnson, and Texas standout Zion Robinson.
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26-05-2025
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Michigan football named in top 7 by 2026 four-star wide receiver Messiah Hampton
Michigan football is looking to improve its wide receiver recruiting as of late, especially considering the pass game is due to take off with Chip Lindsey taking over as the offensive coordinator and with No. 1 overall quarterback in the 2025 class, Bryce Underwood, leading the charge under center. Yet, many prospects will believe the Wolverines will have a passing resurgence when they see it, thus, it's been a bit slow on the recruiting front. Still, the maize and blue are in the thick of it with some high-end wideouts, including four-stars Travis Johnson and Zion Robinson, and five-star Calvin Russell. A top-flight receiver puts Michigan football in his top group Another receiver that the Wolverines are in good shape with is 2026 Rochester (N.Y.) James Monroe four-star Messiah Hampton. Listed by On3 as the No. 48 player in the country, regardless of position, the elite wideout is getting closer to closing down his recruitment. Advertisement Set to make his commitment to his school of choice on June 13, the 6-foot, 170-pound receiver dropped his top seven schools on Sunday, and Michigan football made the cut, along with Ohio State, Penn State, Syracuse, Georgia, Miami, and Oregon. Michigan is not slated to get an official visit from Hampton. He is expected to be on campus at Oregon on June 13, so there's no telling whether the Ducks are the likely destination or if he'll shift things compared to his original plans. The Wolverines currently have one wide receiver committed to the 2026 class in Dallas (Tx.) Parish Episcopal three-star Jaylen Pile. This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Michigan football in top 7 for 2026 four-star WR Messiah Hampton
