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Michigan football makes top 3 for standout safety from Texas

Originally posted on Michigan Wolverines on SI
By Trent Knoop | Last updated May 17, 2025 4:55 PM ET

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).

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The 6’3 195 S from Houston, TX has locked in OVs to each of his finalists:

• Georgia: June 6-8
• Michigan: June 13-15
• Texas : June 20-22

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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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