All articles tagged with #2026 recruiting class
Nebraska's 2026 recruiting class, consisting of 10 signees, shows promise with key additions like Luke Sorensen and Danny Odem, but also notable misses at quarterback, defensive line, and linebacker positions, leading to an overall grade of C. The class's success will depend on player development and portal additions to fill gaps.
Nebraska has added Australian kicker Michael Sarikizis from Prokick Australia to its 2026 recruiting class, emphasizing the program's focus on specialized, developmental talent and roster stability, especially in the crucial kicking position, under coach Matt Rhule and special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler.
National Signing Day 2026 marks the beginning of the official signing period for top high school football prospects, with Ohio State's class led by wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. The event is closely watched as players commit and sometimes flip or decommit, impacting college football recruiting rankings.
Junior County, a highly-rated four-star shooting guard from Utah, has committed to UConn for the 2026 basketball recruiting class, citing the coaching style and campus environment as key factors in his decision.
Following UCLA's firing of coach DeShaun Foster, Michigan Football is considering three UCLA commits—Carter Gooden, Micah Smith, and Xavier Stinson—for potential recruitment to strengthen their 2026 class, despite some of these prospects not currently holding offers from Michigan.
Oliviyah Edwards, the No. 2 player in the 2026 women's basketball recruiting class, has committed to Tennessee, citing a welcoming environment and style of play as key factors. She is the highest-rated recruit for the Lady Volunteers since 2019 and the first top-five recruit for coach Kim Caldwell, who has been successful in recruiting top talent.
UCLA's new assistant football coaches, Demetrice Martin and Andy Kwon, have been highly competitive in recruiting, successfully securing top talent and building a strong 2026 recruiting class, which could lead to a successful season and potential playoff run, thanks to their relentless efforts and strategic approach.
Derrek Cooper, a highly-rated 5-star running back from the 2026 class, is set to announce his college decision on July 20th, with Georgia Bulldogs among the top contenders, alongside Texas, Miami, and Ohio State.
Syracuse's 2026 football recruiting class, led by high four-star (possibly five-star) wide receiver Calvin Russell, is ranked 20th nationally and 6th in the ACC according to 247Sports, making it one of the top classes in recent Syracuse history.
Kaydon Finley, a top football recruit from Texas and son of former NFL player Jermichael Finley, has committed to Notre Dame, adding to their strong 2026 recruiting class, despite competition from Texas and Texas A&M.
Messiah Hampton, the top football recruit in New York and a four-star wide receiver, is set to announce his college commitment, with Syracuse among the leading contenders alongside Oregon, Penn State, Georgia, Miami, Ohio State, and Michigan. Experts believe it is a close race primarily between Syracuse and Oregon, with Hampton's decision expected to impact Syracuse's 2026 recruiting class significantly.