At this point, Michigan football has the bulk of its 2026 class intact after a hot recruiting month of June and the start of July. Yes, the Wolverines missed out on two of their top targets this month with five-star wide receiver Calvin Russell choosing Syracuse and four-star offensive lineman John Turntine III committing to Texas. The fun of the past few weeks, where head coach Sherrone Moore would post a pair of eyeballs indicating a commitment was nigh, and that seeming to be an everyday occurrence, is now a thing of the past, as the number of remaining targets is dwindling.
With that in mind, we have four top remaining targets on the board, a few lesser targets, as well as some strategy thoughts that may indicate more of what the class may look like down the line as we inch closer to signing day in December.
Mineral (Va.) Louisa County five-star running back Savion Hiter
Michigan’s likely top overall target in 2026, the Wolverines have been after Hiter for over a year. The Wolverines continue to be in a solid spot for the top running back in the class, but are fending off primarily Tennessee, but also Ohio State and Georgia.
Owings Mills (Md.) McDonogh School four-star linebacker Nick Abrams II
The Wolverines looked like exactly the type of school that would appeal to the elite linebacker, who officially visited in June. He had glowing remarks coming out of the visit, but the maize and blue had tailed off, with Abrams telling Rivals they were running fourth. With Abrams set to decide soon, will the Wolverines make a move? They’re battling Alabama, Georgia, and Oregon.
Suwanee (Ga.) Collins Hill four-star defensive tackle Deuce Geralds
Primarily a Michigan vs. Oregon battle, the Wolverines did not look like the spot a month ago, and Ohio State appeared to have all the momentum. After a midweek visit before the final…
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