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Yahoo
22-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Michigan football predicted to land top OT target
The post Michigan football predicted to land top OT target appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Michigan football team is scorching hot on the recruiting trail, and more commitments are coming. The Wolverines have already landed three prospects this week, and a few more are expected to roll in throughout the next few days. One player who Michigan is expected to land is four-star offensive tackle Malakai Lee, who received a prediction to commit to the Wolverines. This would be a big add for head coach Sherrone Moore. Advertisement 'FONG BOMB: On3's @SWiltfong_has logged an expert prediction for Michigan to land 4-star OT Malakai Lee,' On3 Recruits said in a post. Malakai Lee will be announcing his commitment on Friday, and the Michigan football team is one of his top options. He is also considering Alabama, Georgia and Texas. Lee is a four-star recruit, according to 247Sports. He is the #137 player in the 2026 recruiting class, the #10 OT and the #2 player in the state of Hawaii. Lee currently attends Kamehameha High School in Honolulu, HI. Michigan is a big change from the island life. 'From a traits standpoint, offensive linemen don't come much better looking than Lee,' Lee's scouting report reads. 'He's all of 6-6, 325 pounds with verified 36' arms and an 85'+ wingspan. He's a fluid mover as well and has the feet, balance and frame to project as a tackle and could line up on either side, right or left in college. He plays a little hoops as well and checks off the multi-sport box for us.' Advertisement A lot of great offensive lineman have come through Michigan in recent years, and Lee could be the next. 'He uses his length well and has the ability to slide and mirror opposing edge rushers,' the scouting report continues. 'He has added some physicality in the run game over the last year. He's putting guys on their backs more but playing with a more aggressive edge to him is an area we think Lee can still improve on. Saying that, he's an easy high Power 4 prospect and if he hits his ceiling, he will be playing football for a very long time.' The Michigan football team is expecting multiple commitments in the coming days, and Malakai Lee is announcing his decision on Friday. It feels like good news is coming for the Wolverines. Related: Texas State informs Sun Belt of plans to leave for Pac-12 Related: Priority Michigan football 4-star DB target locks in commitment date
Yahoo
18-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Kobe Bryant's 5-Star Nephew Makes Major Career Decision
Kobe Bryant's 5-Star Nephew Makes Major Career Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Jett Washington, Kobe Bryant's nephew and a five-star Class of 2026 safety, has narrowed his choices down to three programs. The USC Trojans are included in that trio. Advertisement 'NEWS: Five-Star Safety Jett Washington is down to Alabama, Oregon, & USC, he tells me for @on3recruits,' On3's Hayes Fawcett wrote Tuesday on X. 'The 6'4 205 S from Las Vegas, NV is ranked as a Top 30 Recruit in the '26 Class (per On3 Industry).' Washington was named MaxPreps' Nevada Player of the Year last season. He totaled 38 tackles, five interceptions, two pass breakups, and a forced fumble for Bishop Gorman, a perennial prep football power in Sin City. He's Nevada's top-ranked recruit in his class, an accolade that makes sense after hearing about his elite abilities. Lincoln Riley has surely taken notice. Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley.© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images 'A physical specimen with rare size and rare range that could be positioned over the top, in the box or in the slot,' 247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins said in a scouting report last month. 'Should be viewed as a potential defensive chameleon that can prevent touchdowns in a single or two-high look while also matching-up with large slot and in-line weapons when needed. Advertisement 'Looks like the next can't-miss talent to come out of Bishop Gorman with his game tape and athletic markers. Sunday upside in an era where position lines continue to blur on defense.' 247Sports' composite rankings list Washington as the No. 4 safety in his class, behind Bralan Womack, Jireh Edwards, and Blaine Bradford. Bradford is an Ohio State pledge. Related: 'Haven't Been Relevant Since Matt Leinart': Former Oregon Star Rips USC This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
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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.
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.
