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Michigan football a finalist for coveted WR who sets decision date; Oregon team to beat

The Wolverines will have to make up some ground in this recruitment.
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Michigan football currently has one WR prospect committed in the 2026 cycle, which is four-star Jaylen Pile. But after taking three WRs in the 2025 class, the Wolverines are looking to secure at least two more playmakers to match last cycle. One of those playmakers the Wolverines have been looking at is four-star Messiah Hampton.

The 6-foot WR announced a final seven recently that included Michigan. The Wolverines will battle Oregon, Penn State, Syracuse, Ohio State, Georgia, and Miami. Hampton added that he will make his final decision and commit to a school on June 13.

Hampton, the Rochester (NY) product, is the Composite's 100th-best player in the 2026 class. He is also the 11th-ranked WR, and top player from New York. While the Wolverines made his top seven, Michigan has much work to do in order to secure his commitment.

Oregon appears to be trending for Hampton. On3's Recruiting Prediction Machine gives the Ducks a 89.3% chance of landing the coveted WR. He has been in Ann Arbor just one time for an unofficial visit, but as of now, Hampton doesn't have an official scheduled for Michigan.

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Trent began writing and covering Michigan athletics back in 2020. He became a credentialed member of the media in 2021. Trent began writing with Sports Illustrated in 2023 and became the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI during the 2025 football season. Trent also serves as the Publisher of Baylor Bears on SI. His other bylines have appeared on Maryland on SI, Wisconsin on SI, and across the USA TODAY Sports network. Trent’s love of sports and being able to tell stories to fans is what made him get into writing.

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