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Yahoo
3 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Michigan football's 2026 recruiting class soars to top 12 with 5 commits this week
It wasn't that long ago that Michigan football fans were lamenting the fact that you almost had to click 'read more' in order to see where the Wolverines were ranked in the 2026 recruiting team rankings. Even in the month of May, there was a local outcry as the maize and blue had just a handful of commits, seemingly languishing behind a series of also-rans. Oh, how things change. Perhaps patience was in order? Advertisement Now here we are, a month later, and fans are celebrating what's turning out to be one of the best classes in the country. The Wolverines got two commitments on Friday, about 15 minutes apart (if that), when Richmond (Va.) Huguenot three-star linebacker Markel Dabney and Honolulu (Hawaii) Kamehameha four-star offensive tackle Malakai Lee both pledged to the class. That's adding on to commitments this week from St. Louis (Mo.) DeSmet four-star defensive tackle Titan Davis, Mansfield (Tx.) four-star wide receiver Zion Robinson, and Needham (Mass.) St. Sebastian's four-star offensive tackle Marky Walbridge. Oh, and there are still two or three outstanding commits who have told Sherrone Moore and the program, but haven't announced yet publicly. So, where does Michigan rank now that it's added five commitments in five days? Here's a look at the different recruiting services: Advertisement 247Sports team rankings: No. 11 overall, 0 five-stars, 9 four-stars, 6 three-stars, average rating (90.77), overall rating (229.93) On3 team rankings: No. 11 overall, 0 five-stars, 9 four-stars, 6 three-stars, average rating (88.58), score (90.010) Rivals team rankings: No. 12 overall, 1 five-star, 9 four-stars, 4 three-stars, points (1762) We'll have to wait about a month to see where ESPN ranks the maize and blue. With the new rankings update, Michigan has surpassed teams such as Texas, Tennessee, Florida, and LSU (via all the rankings services). Whereas, beforehand, the Wolverines were behind all of them. There are still several top targets that are trending toward the maize and blue who decide soon, such as Richmond (Va.) Hermitage four-star CB Andre Clarke, Frisco (Tx.) Panther Creek four-star S Donovan Webb, Chesapeake (Va.) Oscar Smith four-star WR Travis Johnson, Fort Worth (Tx.) North Crowley four-star IOL John Turntine III, Miami (Fla.) Northwestern five-star WR Calvin Russell, and Carrollton (Ga.) four-star CB Dorian Barney -- most of whom have at least one prediction that they'll end up in a winged helmet come decision day. Here are all of the current commitments to the class, using 247Sports Composite rankings: Advertisement Newbury Park (Calif.) four-star QB Brady Smigiel (No. 83 overall, 8th QB, 12th in California) St. Louis (Mo.) DeSmet four-star DL Titan Davis (No. 101 overall, 13th DL, 2nd in Missouri) Mansfield (Tx.) four-star WR Zion Robinson (No. 132 overall, 18th WR, 19th in Texas) Honolulu (Hawaii) Kamehameha four-star OT Malakai Lee (No. 137 overall, 10th OT, 2nd in Hawaii) Billings (Mont.) West four-star TE Matt Ludwig (No. 160 overall, 9th TE, 1st in Montana ) Chicago (Ill.) Simeon four-star EDGE McHale Blade (No. 168 overall, 21st EDGE, 4th in Illinois) Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin four-star CB Brody Jennings (No. 277 overall, 24th CB, 43rd in Florida) Cartersville (Ga.) Cass four-star IOL Bear McWhorter (No. 399 overall, 33rd IOL, 48th in Georgia) Liberty Hill (Tx.) four-star DL Alister Vallejo (No. 413 overall, 44th DL, 54th in Texas) Needham (Mass.) three-star OL Marky Walbridge (No. 447 overall, 38th OT, 2nd in Massachusetts) Columbus (Ohio) St. Francis de Sales three-star RB Jonathan Brown (No. 561 overall, 34th RB, 26th in Ohio) Denver (Colo.) Mullen three-star TE Mason Bonner (No. 602, 30th TE, 5th in Colorado) Dallas (Tx.) Parish Episcopal three-star WR Jaylen Pile (No. 718 overall, 105th WR, 112th in Texas) Richmond (Va.) Huguenot three-star LB Markel Dabney (No. 785 overall, 54th ATH, 18th in Virginia) Washington (D.C.) St. John's three-star EDGE Tariq Boney (No. 807 overall, 74th EDGE, 4th in D.C.) Hinsdale (Ill.) Central K Micah Drescher (No. 4 K, Chris Sailer Kicking) Phoenix (Ariz.) Sandra Day O'Connor five-star LS Colton Dermer (No. 6 LS) This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Michigan football's 2026 class surges into top recruiting ranks
Yahoo
10 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Texas Loses Out on 2026 Four-Star OT Malakai Lee
Texas Loses Out on 2026 Four-Star OT Malakai Lee originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Texas has been pushing hard for four-star offensive tackle Malakai Lee over the last few weeks. Michigan has been the long-time favorite in his recruitment, but On3's Steve Wiltfong reported that the Longhorns were "closing the gap" as of late. Unfortunately it wasn't enough as Lee announced his commitment to the Wolverines on Friday. He chose Michigan over Texas, Alabama, and Georgia. Advertisement The Honolulu native is ranked the No. 10 offensive tackle in the nation and the No. 2 overall prospect in Hawaii, according to 247Sports composite. Lee took an official visit to Texas on June 6 while Michigan received his final official visit on June 20. It's very likely Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and offensive line coach Kyle Flood will continue pursuing Lee until pen hits the paper. As it stands now, the Longhorns have two offensive line commits for the 2026 class in three-star offensive tackle Max Wright and three-star interior offensive lineman Nicolas Robertson. Lee's massive 6-foot-7, 310-pound frame saw him coveted from just about every powerhouse program in the country. Aside from the four finalists, he also held offers from schools like USC, Oregon, Tennessee and Miami. Advertisement Texas currently holds the No. 11 recruiting class in the country with 15 total commits. The Longhorns are trending for several other blue-chip prospects that could announce their decisions in the near future. Related: Texas Trending for Several More Five-Star Recruits in 2026 Class This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
12 hours ago
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- USA Today
Michigan football's 2026 recruiting class soars to top 12 with 5 commits this week
It wasn't that long ago that Michigan football fans were lamenting the fact that you almost had to click 'read more' in order to see where the Wolverines were ranked in the 2026 recruiting team rankings. Even in the month of May, there was a local outcry as the maize and blue had just a handful of commits, seemingly languishing behind a series of also-rans. Oh, how things change. Perhaps patience was in order? Now here we are, a month later, and fans are celebrating what's turning out to be one of the best classes in the country. The Wolverines got two commitments on Friday, about 15 minutes apart (if that), when Richmond (Va.) Huguenot three-star linebacker Markel Dabney and Honolulu (Hawaii) Kamehameha four-star offensive tackle Malakai Lee both pledged to the class. That's adding on to commitments this week from St. Louis (Mo.) DeSmet four-star defensive tackle Titan Davis, Mansfield (Tx.) four-star wide receiver Zion Robinson, and Needham (Mass.) St. Sebastian's four-star offensive tackle Marky Walbridge. Oh, and there are still two or three outstanding commits who have told Sherrone Moore and the program, but haven't announced yet publicly. So, where does Michigan rank now that it's added five commitments in five days? Here's a look at the different recruiting services: We'll have to wait about a month to see where ESPN ranks the maize and blue. With the new rankings update, Michigan has surpassed teams such as Texas, Tennessee, Florida, and LSU (via all the rankings services). Whereas, beforehand, the Wolverines were behind all of them. There are still several top targets that are trending toward the maize and blue who decide soon, such as Richmond (Va.) Hermitage four-star CB Andre Clarke, Frisco (Tx.) Panther Creek four-star S Donovan Webb, Chesapeake (Va.) Oscar Smith four-star WR Travis Johnson, Fort Worth (Tx.) North Crowley four-star IOL John Turntine III, Miami (Fla.) Northwestern five-star WR Calvin Russell, and Carrollton (Ga.) four-star CB Dorian Barney -- most of whom have at least one prediction that they'll end up in a winged helmet come decision day. Here are all of the current commitments to the class, using 247Sports Composite rankings:
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Why Malakai Lee's commitment decision could reshape Alabama's 2026 offensive line
The upcoming commitment of Malakai Lee on June 27 will be a crucial point of the Alabama Crimson Tide's offensive line recruiting approach in the 2026 cycle. The four-star offensive tackle of Kamehameha Secondary in Honolulu, Hawaii, has come down to four powerhouse schools, and they are the Alabama Crimson Tide, Michigan Wolverines, Georgia Bulldogs, and Texas Longhorns. He is 6-foot-6 and 320 pounds, and Lee possesses elite physical tools that could have an instant effect on whichever program he commits to. His choice is especially significant to Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer, who is assembling his first full recruiting class since taking over as head coach. Alabama Crimson Tide faces critical recruitment battle The targeting of Malakai Lee by the Alabama Crimson Tide is a vital point in the evolution of the team's offensive line. Lee is the 137th overall prospect in this country and the 10th-best offensive tackle in the recruiting class of 2026, so he is a foundation block on which any program can build its future. His physical attributes are also impressive, with 36-inch arms and an 85-inch wingspan, which are excellent measurements that translate very well in the collegiate game. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) The Alabama Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan and offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic have put Lee on their radar and have been targeting him, as he is expected to be a huge anchor in their offensive line over a couple of seasons. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Here's A List Of Cheapest Steel Suppliers (See The List) Steel Suppliers | search ads Search Now Undo There is a great deal of versatility in the fact that the Hawaii native can play both left and right tackle, and this fits the Alabama recruiting philosophy to a tee. The natural balance and his fluid movement ability gave him an edge over other prospects in his class, which directly translates to success in the Southeastern Conference. Lee's decision timeline creates urgency for Alabama Crimson Tide As Malakai Lee plans to visit the Michigan Wolverines on June 20, the Alabama Crimson Tide is under more pressure to make him commit before the announcement date. The crystal ball of 247Sports has already predicted that Lee will go to the Michigan Wolverines, which adds pressure to the coaching staff of Alabama. Lee has already made official visits to the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Georgia Bulldogs, and the Texas Longhorns, and is already well-versed with what is being offered in each program. This was in the Alabama Crimson Tide, which has been successful in producing NFL-calibre offensive linemen as a strong selling point in the recruitment of Lee. Past Alabama players such as Jedrick Wills Jr., Alex Leatherwood, and Landon Dickerson have all come out successful in the professional arena, proving that the program can get the most out of its offensive line talent. The record of Alabama sending offensive linemen into the first round of the NFL draft may be the determining factor in Lee's analysis. Fans can follow Malakai Lee's commitment announcement on June 27 through various social media platforms and recruiting networks that typically broadcast such announcements live. The decision of Malakai Lee to commit will have a huge influence on the future of the Alabama Crimson Tide recruiting class in 2026 and in the future of the Alabama Crimson Tide offensive line. His decision between Alabama, Michigan, Georgia, and Texas is one of the most closely followed recruiting battles of the cycle, and it could give a boost to the program that ends up with his signature. Also Read: Ohio State AD Ross Bjork warns SEC as he questions future of non-conference college football blockbusters Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
USA Today
18-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
4-star OL Malakai Lee is nearing his commitment
4-star OL Malakai Lee is nearing his commitment Four-star offensive tackle recruit Malakai Lee is ready to announce his commitment. Lee is expected to decide among the Georgia Bulldogs, Alabama Crimson Tide, Michigan Wolverines and Texas Longhorns. The 6-foot-6, 320-pound offensive tackle plans to announce his commitment on June 27. Lee, who is a member of the class of 2026, plays high school football for Kamehameha Secondary in Honolulu, Hawaii. Lee is the second-best recruit in Hawaii. Lee is ranked as the No. 137 recruit in the nation and the No. 10 offensive tackle. The talented offensive tackle is a prior recruit for the Bulldogs. Georgia offensive line coach Stacy Searels even made the long trip to Hawaii to visit the four-star lineman. Lee has made multiple visits to Georgia and has received an invitation to play in the Navy All-American Bowl. The four-star offensive tackle has gone on official visits to each of his top schools, except for Michigan, over the past couple months. Lee is scheduled to visit Michigan on June 20. The Wolverines also had their offensive line coach Grant Newsome visit Lee in Hawaii. The Hawaii standout is projected to commit to the Michigan Wolverines, according to 247Sports. Georgia football have commitments from three offensive linemen in the class of 2026. Offensive linemen Zachary Lewis, Zykie Helton and Graham Houston are all committed to the Bulldogs.
