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Yahoo
12 hours ago
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- Yahoo
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.
New York Times
03-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Notre Dame beats Michigan for top-100 RB recruit Javian Osborne's commitment
Javian Osborne did more than add to one of college football's best rivalries Saturday when the four-star running back recruit from Forney, Texas, committed to Notre Dame over Michigan. The 5-foot-10, 200-pound Osborne announced his commitment to On3 Recruits. The No. 90 player and No. 6 running back in the 247Sports Composite for the Class of 2026, also let new Notre Dame running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider make a statement in his first spring after joining Marcus Freeman's staff from Penn State. Seider beat out former Notre Dame running backs coach Tony Alford, too, as the current Michigan running backs coach was also a candidate to replace Deland McCullough, who joined the Las Vegas Raiders staff last winter. Advertisement Osborne maintained Notre Dame's torrid start to the recruiting Class of 2026, which ranks in the top five of all three major services and as high as No. 2 by 247Sports. It's not unusual for Notre Dame to get off to a fast start in recruiting — it ranked No. 1 during the summers of Freeman's first two cycles — but seven commitments in the past month, all four-star prospects in the 247Sports Composite, is particularly notable. That run includes defensive end Rodney Dunham, the highest-rated prospect in the class and a potential five-star talent, and four-star defensive back Ayden Pouncey, a national prospect who committed last weekend. If Notre Dame didn't pick up much of a recruiting afterglow last cycle during its march to the national championship game, the Irish are doing so now. Former general manager Chad Bowden may have decamped for USC, replaced with Mike Martin and a rebuilt recruiting staff, but Notre Dame continues to prove that everyone loves a winner. The results could lead Freeman to assemble his best class if trends hold. On the surface, landing a top running back might not seem like a priority this cycle. The Irish will open preseason camp with six scholarship backs, all of whom have eligibility beyond this season. There's little reason to think they'll use it, though, which makes reloading early a necessity. Jeremiyah Love is certain to depart to the NFL after this season, and there's a good chance Jadarian Price does, too. None of the remaining backs — Aneyas Williams, Kedren Young, Gi'Bran Payne and Nolan James Jr. — were recruited by Seider, who doesn't plan to spread reps like McCullough did last season. So, if Love and Price get the overwhelming load, where does that leave the other four backs after this season? The room won't turn over entirely, but it's worth recruiting like it could because six backs could become three in a hurry. Advertisement Osborne gives Notre Dame a college-ready running back on the prep level, considering he's rushed for more than 1,000 yards each of the past three seasons (4,522 total yards rushing) and totaled 72 touchdowns. He's built to play behind one of college football's best offensive lines, which he'd have done at either Notre Dame or Michigan. It wouldn't be a surprise if Osborne worked himself into position to get carries as a freshman in South Bend. — Pete Sampson, Notre Dame beat writer All eyes will be on Savion Hiter, the No. 1 running back prospect in the 247Sports Composite rankings and a longtime target of Alford. Landing Hiter and Osborne in the same class would have been a home run for Michigan. With Osborne picking Notre Dame, Hiter's recruitment becomes even more crucial. Alford came to Michigan from Ohio State with a reputation as an elite recruiter, though Buckeyes fans had grown a bit restless late in his tenure. Heading into his second season at Michigan, Alford is still looking for a signature recruiting win. Osborne's recruitment was a head-to-head battle with Notre Dame, where Alford coached from 2009 to 2014. Hiter's recruitment could be a battle with Ohio State, where he coached from 2014 to 2023. Given Michigan's emphasis on running the ball, landing an elite back in the 2026 class should be high on Michigan's list of priorities. Osborne would have fit in nicely as a back in the Jordan Marshall/Justice Haynes mold. Now that he's off the board, it's likely that Michigan will keep up its pursuit of Hiter while looking for another running back to prioritize in the 2026 class. — Austin Meek, Michigan beat writer The Irish remain in strong position to land three-star defensive tackle Tiki Hola when he announces his commitment on May 10, with Notre Dame and SMU the primary contenders. Advertisement But as much as commitments move the needle in recruiting, the Irish staff may need the coming weeks more for evaluation. Notre Dame wants to sign a second running back this cycle and already has offers out to a select group, including Brian Bonner (Valencia, Calif.), DeZephen Walker (Peculiar, Mo.) and Jonaz Walton (Carrollton, Ga.). All three have official visits scheduled to Notre Dame in June. Tight end is also an evaluation position during May as offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock orders the board, with taking two a priority. That took Denbrock to Iowa, Montana and Kansas this week to see Evan Jacobson (Waukee, Iowa), Matt Ludwig (Billings, Mt.) and Ian Premer (Great Bend, Kan.). Like running back, the tight end room could turn over after this season, as Eli Raridon and Kevin Bauman depart, with Cooper Flanagan coming off a torn Achilles. But the biggest to-do on Notre Dame's list this month is probably figuring out what to do at quarterback next cycle, with four-star Noah Grubbs already committed for the current haul. Because Notre Dame played into late January, quarterbacks coach Gino Guidugli couldn't use the month to evaluate quarterbacks in person while prepping for the national title game. That makes May crucial for the staff to canvas the country to see who fits and how. Denbrock values mobility in quarterbacks, although it's not a make-or-break trait in scouting. The Irish have shown early interest in Elijah Haven (Baton Rouge, La.), Gunner Rivers (Fairhope, Ala.), Colton Nussmeier (Flower Mound, Texas) and Malachi Ziegler (Benton, La.). Rivers is the son of Philip Rivers and shares a hometown with former Irish quarterback Riley Leonard. The only quarterback off the board that Notre Dame pursued is Trae Taylor (Mundelein, Ill.), who committed to Nebraska on May 1. — Sampson
USA Today
30-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nebraska's top quarterback target lands expert prediction
Nebraska's top quarterback target lands expert prediction FONG BOMB: On3's @SWiltfong_ has logged an expert prediction for Nebraska to land elite 2027 QB Trae Taylor🌽 Taylor ranks No. 40 NATL. (No. 3 QB) in the class. Read: — On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) April 30, 2025 Nebraska football received a prediction in their favor for class of 2027 quarterback Trae Taylor. On3's Steve Wilfong put in the prediction on Wednesday morning. Taylor is the third-ranked quarterback nationally in the 2027 class and the second-ranked player in his class from the state of Illinois, according to the On3 recruiting rankings. He is being recruited by Nebraska's quarterbacks coach, Glenn Thomas. He was in Lincoln this past weekend for the Husker Games. Taylor is coming off a 2024 high school season that saw him record 3,061 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions, according to statistics from Currently, the 2027 Nebraska football recruiting class has zero commitments. It would undoubtedly be a cornerstone commitment of the class and continue to strengthen the Huskers' quarterback room for the future. Husker fans should feel confident that the program will land Taylor. Recruiting can change quickly, but things look promising so far. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
10-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas A&M is predicted to land 2026 4-star LB out of Carthage (TX)
Texas A&M is predicted to land 2026 4-star LB out of Carthage (TX) On3's @SWiltfong_ has logged an expert prediction for Texas A&M to land 4-star LB DaQuives Beck👍 — On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) April 9, 2025 Texas A&M's 2026 recruiting class could land its 11th commitment sooner than later, as one of the top-ranked linebacker prospects in the cycle, four-star DaQuives Beck, has received a prediction to land with the Aggies, according to On3's Steve Wiltfong. Beck's relationship with coach Mike Elko and defensive coordinator Jay Bateman has been growing since the start of the 2025 offseason. Beck's surprise visit to College Station in early February was more significant than some fans may have thought. Still, knowing the future of Texas A&M's linebacker rotation, his potential addition is beyond crucial once Scooby Williams leaves. At the same time, Taurean York could enter the 2026 NFL Draft if he has the year most of us are expecting. Beck's rise isn't due to his natural skillset, even though he is an impressive athlete. Still, his production on the field has continued to catch the eye of every Power 5 program in Texas, and he looks like an immediate contributor as soon as he steps on campus. Elko has already proven his recruiting chops, as all 10 Aggies' commitments are four-star rated prospects. During his junior season at Carthage (TX) HS, Beck was named Defensive MVP during the Texas 4A D-II state championship, recording 10 tackles, 3.5 TFL, and one sack in an impressive performance. According to 247Sports, Beck is currently positioned as the 153rd-ranked prospect in the 2026 class, the 9th-ranked linebacker, and the 22nd-ranked prospect in Texas. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
USA Today
31-03-2025
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- USA Today
Recent Notre Dame football visitor is trending hard to the Irish
Recent Notre Dame football visitor is trending hard to the Irish On3's @SWiltfong_ has logged an expert prediction for Notre Dame to land 4-star WR Kaydon Finley☘️ — On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) March 31, 2025 As noted in this morning's Notre Dame football weekend recruiting recap, 2026 Texas wide receiver Kaydon Finley had a great time on his visit. It looks like the trip moved the needle in his recruitment toward's ND's favor with On3's Steve Wiltfong putting in a prediction that the Irish will eventually land the 6-foot, and 200-pound pass catcher. The position is an area of focus for Notre Dame in this cycle, as there is a clear need to add more talent to the roster at wide receiver. If Wiltfong is correct, the Irish will be landing one of the top recruits in the country, as Finley is ranked as the No. 101 overall prospect according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. Currently Notre Dame has one commit at the position in the class, Dylan Faison, Jordan's younger brother. Adding Finley would be an absolute home run for the Irish. Five biggest weekend developments for Notre Dame football recruiting Notre Dame OC Mike Denbrock has an 'incredibly difficult' decision to make at quarterback Stanford edge David Bailey has entered the portal, and Notre Dame could recruit him again
