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Michigan Football makes top list for elite wide receiver, decision date announced

Michigan is in the mix for one of the top wide receiver recruits in the nation for the 2026 class.
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The Michigan Wolverines are in the mix for one of the top wide receivers in the 2026 class. On Thursday, elite four-star WR Calvin Russell announced his top eight programs, along with announcing a decision date of July 5th.

Russell, a 6-5, 195-pound prospect out of Florida, is rated as the No. 4 wide receiver in the nation according to On3. His top eight schools include Miami, Florida, LSU, Oregon, North Carolina, Florida State, Syracuse, and Michigan.

Given the fact that Michigan has struggled to haul in elite wide receivers over the last two decades, it may seem a bit odd to see the Wolverines in the mix here. But Michigan is clearly making an effort to expand and enhance the passing game. With a reported $10+ million investment into QB Bryce Underwood, along with bringing in veteran OC Chip Lindsey during the offseason, Michigan could soon become a preferred destination for some of the nation's top WR prospects.

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Christopher Breiler launched Winged Helmet Media and began covering the Michigan Football program in an unofficial capacity in 2017. He then joined Wolverine Digest as part of the FanNation network in 2021 as a contributing writer, where he served as both a writer and a photographer on game days. In 2024, he took over as the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI. His love for Michigan Football brought him into the industry, and his passion for being a content creator has led to some amazing experiences along the way.

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