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Notre Dame football makes the top-6 for 4-star Florida wide receiver

This would be a big recruiting win for the Irish

There are more than a few areas where Notre Dame football had needed to step up in recruiting, when head coach Marcus Freeman took over.

One of the was at quarterback, but it seems like the Irish have fixed that area. Another was at wide receiver, which is still a work in progress. Notre Dame hasn’t quite gotten over the hump with the pass catchers, but that could be changing in the 2026 cycle.

Florida wide receiver [autotag]Naeem Burroughs[/autotag], a 5-foot, 11-inch and 160-pound prospect narrowed his list down to 6 teams, with the Irish making the cut. As the nation’s No. 59 overall player according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, he’s going to be a game-changer for whichever program ends up signing him.

Hopefully that program resides in South Bend, as they could use a shifty, speedy slot receiver. It seems like Burroughs already has an idea of when and what he is looking for, so don’t expect this recruitment to drag on much longer.

Bolles’ Naeem Burroughs (3) hauls in a reception for a touchdown score during the second quarter of a high school football matchup Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Fla. Mandarin defeated Bolles 35-14.

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Wisconsin top class of 2026 WR target includes Badgers in final list

Wisconsin top class of 2026 WR target includes Badgers in final list

Wisconsin top class of 2026 wide receiver target Naeem Burroughs included the Badgers in his list of final schools on Thursday.

Burroughs is yet another top class of 2026 recruit to include Wisconsin as a finalist dating back to late October. Top-ranked offensive players, including four-star interior offensive lineman Leo Delaney, four-star running back Shahn Alston, and four-star iOL Ben Nichols, accompany Burroughs on that list.

Burroughs, who included the Badgers in his final 11 in July 2024, now includes them in his top six along with Clemson, Notre Dame, Florida State, Texas and Florida.

If the last name sounds familiar to Badger fans, that’s because Naeem is the younger brother of current Wisconsin wide receiver Quincy Burroughs. Naeem is a much more talented high school recruit than his older brother.

The 5-foot-11, 160-pound wide receiver is 247Sports’ No. 59 player in the class of 2026, No. 10 WR and No. 8 player from his home state of Florida. Rivals, meanwhile, has Burroughs as the No. 44 overall prospect.

On3, 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN all consider him a four-star recruit

Burroughs has yet to receive any truly convincing forecasts for his collegiate landing spot. On3’s recruiting prediction machine considers the in-state Florida Gators a slight favorite, but it’s too early to tell.

As a junior with the Bolles School in Florida, Burroughs has reeled in 33 catches for 829 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, including a three-game stretch with 448 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.

The familial connection to his older brother could certainly play a factor in what Burroughs decides to do down the line. UW’s current class of 2026 still features two commitments — three-star iOL Benjamin Novak and three-star quarterback Jarin Mock.

Wisconsin a finalist to land the brother of a current Badgers WR

Wisconsin named a finalist by the brother of a current Badgers WR

Wisconsin was included in wide receiver Naeem Burroughs’ top 11 schools on Friday. The 5-foot-11 athlete is the younger brother of current Badgers redshirt sophomore wide receiver Quincy Burroughs, who is entering his second year in Madison.

Naeem Burroughs is a four-star player in the class of 2026. Burroughs’ final 11 list also included Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Miami, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Tennessee and USC.

Related: Wisconsin class of 2025 vaults up national rankings after addition of four-star WR Eugene Hilton Jr.

The four-star wide receiver is ranked as 247Sports’ No. 78 player in the class, No. 10 wide receiver and No. 10 recruit from his home state of Florida.

Burroughs reeled in 47 catches for 1,019 yards and 15 touchdowns during his sophomore season with The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida. Notable in-state teams to make his final 11 schools include Florida, Florida State and Miami.

On top of football, Burroughs has shown off his skills as a track athlete in his time in high school. He was a gold medal as a part of the 4×100 team at the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 2A meet in 2023, while also qualifying for regionals in the 100-meter dash.

With the familial connection, Wisconsin can be considered a favorite to remain in the mix for Burroughs as he narrows his options down the road.

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MSU Football offers 2026 4-star WR Naeem Burroughs

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to an elite wide receiver from Florida

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to an elite wide receiver from Florida.

Naeem Burroughs of Jacksonville, Fla. announced on Sunday that he’s received an offer from the Spartans. Burroughs is a four-star wide receiver in the 2026 class.

Burroughs ranks as the No. 11 wide receiver and No. 81 overall prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2026 class. He’s also listed as the No. 11 player from Florida in the class.

According to 247Sports, Michigan State is the 25th school to extend an offer to Burroughs. Other notable schools to offer Burroughs includes Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami (FL), Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, Tennessee and Wisconsin.

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Notre Dame football offers Florida 2026 wide receiver

Its an early offer, but one that could play dividends down the road

Even though the 2026 class is a few years away from signing, Notre Dame football is already making its presence known with a Florida wide receiver.

[autotag]Naeem Burroughs[/autotag] just completed his sophomore season, one that saw him catch 47 balls for 1,019 yards with 15 touchdowns. He’s also a big time returner, accounting for 435 yards on special teams.

That kind of statistical dominance helped the Irish make a decision to offer Burroughs, which they did on Thursday. At 6-foot and 165-pounds, the Floridian will most likely be a slot receiver at the next level, but there is plenty of time for him to grow into an outside player as well.

At the current moment, Burroughs is ranked as the No. 6 wide receiver and 44th overall prospect in his class according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

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Auburn offers elite 2026 wide receiver Naeem Burroughs

Auburn has entered the mix for wide receiver Naeem Burroughs.

[autotag]Naeem Burroughs[/autotag] is just a high school sophomore but he has already emerged as a top recruit in the 2026 cycle and has the scholarship offers to match. He already has over 20 including the likes of Alabama, Georgia and as of Wednesday, he now has one from Auburn.

The four-star prospect announced the news on social media, saying  “AGTG ✞ Blessed to earn a offer from Auburn University!”

Burroughs is from Jacksonville, Florida and is one of 11 wide receivers that Auburn and wide receivers coach [autotag]Marcus Davis[/autotag] have offered in the 2026 cycle.

He is the No. 44 overall player and No. 6 wide receiver in the 247Sports composite ranking. He is also the No. 7 player from Florida.

The 5-foot-11, 160-pounder’s sophomore season is off to a sensational start for the Bolles High School, catching 19 passes for 346 yards and six touchdowns in four games.

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Alabama offers 2026 WR Naeem Burroughs

2026 wide receiver Naeem Burroughs plays for The Bolles School which is former Alabama quarterback Mac Jones’ alma-mater. Burroughs was offered by Alabama on Friday.

Alabama’s coaching staff has extended a slew of offers over the last few weeks to prospects from all across the country. One of the more intriguing propsects that received an offer from the Tide was 2026 wide receiver Naeem Burroughs.

Burroughs plays for The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida. Interestingly enough, former Alabama quarterback Mac Jones also attended The Bolles School.

As a freshman, Burroughs hauled in 36 receptions for 659 receiving yards and seven touchdowns.

Alabama will have plenty of time to get Burroughs on campus in the future. He will be entering his sophomore year of high school in the fall.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Naeem Burrough’s recruiting profile.

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LSU offers 2026 wide receiver from Jacksonville, Florida

LSU took a trip to Jacksonville, Florida, to check out one of the best wide receivers in the 2026 recruiting class.

LSU took a trip to Jacksonville, Florida, to check out one of the best wide receivers in the 2026 recruiting class.

[autotag]Naeem Burroughs[/autotag] is a 6-foot, 155-pound wide receiver from Jacksonville, Florida where he plays for Bolles High School. The Bolles Bulldogs finished the 2022 season 9-5 with a loss to American Heritage in the 2M state semifinals.

There are currently no crystal ball projections for Burroughs at this time, but Florida is a 74% favorite per On3.

Film Analysis: Burroughs is just a freshman so he still has a lot of time to grow, but he already shows flashes of great route running and hands.

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