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Michigan football makes top 3 for standout safety from Texas

The Wolverines will have to beat out the Longhorns in this recruitment.
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Michigan football is in the mix for several high-end prospects. In recent days, offensive linemen Kelvin Obot and Zaden Krempin named the Wolverines as finalists, but they aren't the only two. On Saturday, star safety prospect Chace Calicut named a final three that consists of Michigan, Texas, and Georgia.

Calicut, a Houston (TX) prospect, is the 161st-ranked prospect in the 2026 cycle. He is also the 13th-best safety, per the Composite. Calicut will be taking three official visits before making his decision. He will visit Georgia (June 6-8), Michigan (June 13-15), and Texas (June 20-22).

The 6-foot-3 safety has been a Texas lean for some time. There are three Crystal Ball predictions in favor of the Longhorns keeping the Texas prospect in state. Also, the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine has Texas leading with a 90.3% chance of landing Calicut.

The Wolverines have recruited the secondary really well as of late. Last cycle, Michigan signed five priority four-star players from the portal -- including potential shutdown corner Shamari Earls.

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TRENT KNOOP

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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