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Michigan Football predicted to land elite 5-star defender

Originally posted on Michigan Wolverines on SI
By Chris Breiler | Last updated Jun 28, 2025 11:13 AM ET

Things are really heating up for the Michigan Wolverines on the recruiting trail as the summer progresses. Now with 17 commitments, Michigan's 2026 recruiting class is knocking on the door of another top 10 finish, currently sitting at No. 11 nationally according to On3.

There are still some massive recruits remaining on Michigan's radar, and it looks like the Wolverines are due for more good news in the coming weeks. On Saturday, On3 recruiting insider Steve Wiltfong placed a prediction for Michigan to land five-star edge rusher Carter Meadows.

FONG BOMB: On3’s @SWiltfong_ has logged an expert prediction for Michigan to land 5-star EDGE Carter Meadows〽️

Meadows is the No. 6 overall prospect in the 2026 On300.

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— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) June 28, 2025

Meadows is a 6-7, 225-pound prospect out of Washington D.C. and is rated as the No. 6 edge prospect in the nation. He's also rated as the No. 36 overall prospect in the nation according to On3.

Although major programs like Penn State, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Georgia, and LSU are all in the mix, Meadows appears to be trending toward Michigan. And if the Wolverines do land Meadows, along with some of the other top targets on their wish list, this could end up being a class that finishes within the top five nationally before it's all said and done.

This article first appeared on Michigan Wolverines on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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