Tag: 2026 Recruiting Class

Huskers make Top 11 for talented 4-star DL

Tajh Overton put the Huskers in his Top 11.

Four-star defensive tackle Tajh Overton narrowed his list to 11 schools on Friday. Nebraska football made the cut for the class of 2026 prospect.

The Oklahoma Sooners, Texas A&M Aggies, Auburn Tigers, Missouri Tigers, Arkansas Razorbacks, Miami Hurricanes, Ole Miss Rebels, Tennessee Volunteers, UCF Black Knights, and Texas Longhorns also made the cut.

According to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, Overton is the 24th overall defensive lineman in the 2026 class and the top player in his class from the state of Oklahoma.

According to statistics from Maxpreps.com, he has played in one game this year for Owasso High School. During the contest, he recorded six tackles and two sacks.

The 2026 Nebraska football recruiting class is still being developed. According to the 247Sports Team Rankings, the class ranks 34th nationally.

Nebraska football has emphasized recruiting the defensive line position in the 2025 class, and it appears they are looking to continue building that position. Overton’s recruitment is far from decided. However, the Huskers being in his top 11 is certainly a positive sign.

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Top in-state target commits to Georgia, more options available to MSU football

Georgia has taken one of the top prospects out of Michigan in 2026, but options still remain for MSU:

One of the biggest and best prospects in the state of Michigan’s 2026 class is now off the board. Saline (MI) tight end Lincoln Keyes has made the decision to make his commitment to the Georgia Bulldogs. Both Michigan State and rival Michigan will miss out on the top prospect.

For Michigan State, they will target 1-2 tight ends in the 2026 recruiting class, with multiple tight ends being the more likely scenario.

While Keyes is now off the board, there are still a plethora of targets for MSU to target in the state in 2026. Detroit Catholic Central’s Jack Janda will lead the list for the Spartans, who will go head to head with their rival Wolverines (who hold the crystal ball lead) for the local talent. Second on the list will be Lincoln Watkins of Port Huron Northern High School. He holds 15 power conference offers despite not holding an MSU offer, which should be coming soon. Other than the big two left on the list, prospects like Charlie Jilek (Portage Central), Ryan Rocheleau (Lake Orion) and Maximus Jansenvanvuren (Waterford Mott).

Michigan State football picks up a pair of 2026 crystal balls

MSU received a pair of crystal balls for in state prospects in the 2026 recruiting class

New Michigan State football head coach Jonathan Smith has made it a priority to recruit the state of Michigan, something the last regime neglected.

The efforts of Smith appear to be paying off, landing seven Michigan prospects in 2025 (so far) and now has the Spartans trending for a pair of in-state prospects in 2026.

QB Kayd Coffman of East Kentwood High School, by way of Grand Rapids, received a crystal ball to be the Spartans QB in the 2026 class. Further, Eli Bickel, an offensive lineman from North Branch received the other crystal ball in favor of MSU.

Both pieces would be solid building blocks for MSU to build on to start 2026.

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Oklahoma Sooners offer 2026 five-star wide receiver

The Oklahoma Sooners are in pursuit of one of the top wide receivers in the 2026 recruiting class.

The Oklahoma Sooners are hoping to land one of the best wide receivers in the [autotag]2026 recruiting class[/autotag] after issuing an offer to five-star prospect Tristen Keys.

Offered earlier this week, the Sooners are among some of the sport’s elites in their pursuit of the talented prospect out of Mississippi.

Keys is ranked as the No. 4 player in the 2026 recruiting cycle according to 247Sports and the No. 1 wide receiver. Over at On3, he’s the No. 9 wide receiver and the No. 2 player in the class.

The first thing that stands out about Tristen Keys is his fantastic hands. He displays great grip strength and route running. Keys displays great footwork at the top of his routes to create separation and has the speed to run away from the defenders. He’s able to create yards after the catch at every level of the passing game. Keys is a physical runner that is willing to take on defenders but can also make people miss in the open field.

A little more than a year out from the 2026 early signing period, Keys is going to see his offer sheet continue to grow. He’s an incredible talent that will make whatever team he signs with a lot better.

According to 247Sports, Tennessee appears to be the early leader, with a crystal ball prediction from national recruiting analyst Tom Loy.

Tristen Keys Recruiting Rankings

Stars Overall Position State
ESPN 4 21 4 1
Rivals 4 67 14 2
247Sports 5 4 1 1
247Sports Composite 5 17 2 1
On3 4 9 2 1
On3 Industry Ranking 4 7 2 1

Vitals

Hometown Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Projected Position Wide Receiver
Height 6-foot-2
Weight 175 lbs (247Sports)

Offers

Oklahoma Auburn Tennessee
LSU Alabama Arkansas
Florida State Jackson State Louisville
Miami Michigan Mississippi State
Missouri Notre Dame Ole Miss
Texas A&M Tulane UNLV
UTSA Western Kentucky

Projections

Tristen Keys Highlights

 

Oklahoma Sooners 2026 4-Star QB Commit visiting Colorado Buffaloes

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback commit set to visit the Colorado Buffaloes.

The Oklahoma Sooners [autotag]2026 recruiting class[/autotag] is off to a nice start. They have three players committed to the class, all on the offensive side of the ball, including four-star quarterback [autotag]Jaden O’Neal[/autotag].

O’Neal is scheduled to be in Norman next weekend when the Oklahoma Sooners host the Alabama Crimson Tide. But this week, he’ll head to Boulder to take in Shedeur Sanders when he and the Buffaloes take on the Utah Utes, according to Steve Wiltfong of On3.

O’Neal is currently ranked as the No. 13 quarterback in the class and is the No. 188 player overall. He’s been committed to the Sooners since June. There’s no indication that he’s softened on his commitment to the Sooners but amid the Sooners uncertainty at offensive coordinator, it’s understandable the talented prospect out of California would keep his options open.

This year is simply an aberration for the Sooners on offense. But how they rebound comes down to who takes the reins of the offense in a few weeks. Who the Sooners hire could have ripple effects on the 2026 quarterback class.

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Huskers make Top Ten for class of 2026 all-purpose running back

Nebraska football made the top ten for a talented running back on Wednesday.

Nebraska football made the top 10 for 2026 running back Brian Bonner Jr. He made the announcement on social media on Wednesday afternoon.

Bonner is a four-star running back. According to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, he is the 11th overall running back in his class and the 13th overall player from the state of California.

He has several big-name schools in his top 10. Stanford, Washington, Georgia, Penn State, Tennessee, Utah, California, UCLA, and USC also made his list

Bonner is an all-purpose back and rushed for 500 yards on the ground for Valencia High School. He also showed his abilities as a receiving back, recording 457 yards, per his 247Sports profile.

The 2026 Nebraska football recruiting class is still being worked on, but it has talented players such as quarterback Dayton Raiola and wide receiver Dveyoun Bonwell-Witte.

The Huskers have done a solid job of establishing running back depth in future classes. Bonner would give Nebraska a running back with tremendous speed and vision and a pass-catching threat out of the backfield. He would fit a high-powered offense for the program moving forward.

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Toledo tight end receives MSU football offer

MSU dipped into Toledo to offer a 2026 tight end

On a recent trend of offers in the 2026 recruiting class, Michigan State has gone just south of the Michigan border to find their latest prospect.

Prestyn Fryzel of Toledo, Ohio, attending Toledo Catholic Central, was the recipient of the Spartans latest offer. He is a 3-star prospect according to 247Sports.

Michigan State joins Cincinnati, Duke, Kentucky, Louisville, Minnesota, Northwestern, Pittsburgh, Purdue and Wisconsin as the latest power conference school to offer the 6-foot-4, 210 pound tight end prospect.

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Michigan State football offers 2026 in state quarterback

MSU has extended an offer to an in-state QB in the 2026 recruiting class

While not always the most important recruit in any given class, quarterbacks are by far the most notable players that a team will add in any given recruiting class. For Michigan State’s 2026 recruiting class, Jonathan Smith and offensive coordinator Brian Lindgren are officially keeping tabs on an in-state product.

Kayd Coffman was the most recent recipient of an offer from the Spartans offensive coaching staff. Coffman, a native of  Grand Rapids (MI), attending East Kentwood High, is a 3-star prospect that has shown incredible film during his junior year.

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Michigan State is Coffman’s first power conference offer, but that number is surely going to rise in the coming months.

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2026 INF/P Harper Gates has committed to Texas A&M baseball

Texas A&M baseball earns commitment from a talented 2026 infielder out of Tomball, TX

Texas A&M baseball head coach Michael Earley continues to roll on the recruiting trail, gaining another commitment from another top player in Texas. On Tuesday, infielder Harper Gates, out of Tomball, TX, announced via social media that he will join the Aggies in Bryan, College Station.

Gates, like his teammate Catcher Hopkins, who recently committed, is one of the top players in Texas who can do a little bit of everything. He’s a capable pitcher with a high 80s fastball and a solid glove in the infield. He has the frame to add weight at 6’4″ and 175 pounds, and his power at the plate is just reaching its early potential.

If most of the 2025 and 2026 classes make it on campus, this will be one of the deepest Texas A&M rosters we have seen in a while. Gates is another one of those pieces that utility guys that will give the coaching staff plenty of lineup options and competition to keep the team sharp.

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2026 INF/P Trent Vilade has committed to Texas A&M baseball

Texas A&M baseball earns another commitment from a talented 2026 infielder/pitchers out of Frisco, TX.

Texas A&M baseball coach Michael Earley continues to stack pitchers, getting a commitment from a top player in Texas. On Sunday, pitcher Trent Vilade, out of Frisco, TX, announced via social media that he will join the Aggies in Bryan, College Station.

Vilade is a RHP who also gets time in the infield due to having a sure glove. He is one of the top 2-way players in the state of Texas and was No. 5 in ERA (0.75) Top 10 Private school ERA leaders of 2024. At the plate, he hits left-handed and pulls a lot of balls to left field for extra bases.

His ability to give innings on the mound and hit puts him in an interesting box, depending on how the Aggie staff views his role. Pitching depth will be the key to where Vilade might be able to make the most impact once he steps on Olsen Field.

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