26-05-2025
Michigan football in top 7 for 2026 four-star edge rusher McHale Blade, visiting June 6
Michigan football has had some stellar edge rushers over the years, and if you're the go-to guy getting at the passer wearing maize and blue, chances are you're going to hear your name called rather early in the NFL draft.
Such has been the case for nearly a decade. The Wolverines have had several defensive ends go in the first round -- including Taco Charlton, Rashan Gary, Kwity Paye, and Aidan Hutchinson -- as well as others were ho have gone early, but not in round one, like Josaiah Stewart this year, as well as Josh Uche, Chris Wormley, David Ojabo, and others. Thus, the maize and blue are usually in high consideration for top recruits at the position.
Top-tier four-star includes Michigan football in his top group
On Friday, an elite edge rusher from an elite high school dropped his top seven schools, just a week before the official visit slate is set to begin.
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2026 Chicago (Ill.) Simeon four-star EDGE McHale Blade has long been recruited by Michigan defensive line coach Lou Esposito, and it looks like that's paid off, with Blade including the Wolverines in his top group. But Blade also included USC, Notre Dame, Purdue, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Stanford.
Rivals is highest on Blade, listing him as the No. 110 player in the country, regardless of position. At the moment, it appears as if Notre Dame has the edge, according to the On3 recruiting prediction machine.
Blade's visit and commitment date
Blade is set to visit Ann Arbor on June 6, and it will be his fifth time on campus. He's also set to see Wisconsin, USC, and Notre Dame with the Irish getting the final visit on June 20. He plans to make his commitment on July 4.
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He is listed at 6-foot-5, 255 pounds, according to On3.
This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Michigan football targets top 2026 edge rusher McHale Blade
