Ohio State losing lead for elite four-star defensive lineman as Michigan and Oregon rise

Elite 2026 defensive line recruit Deuce Geralds is set to commit on August 2nd. he has a final four consisting of Ole Miss, Ohio State, Michigan and Oregon. For much of his recruitment analysts were favoring the Ohio State Buckeyes. The tide may be turning there as two of the other four schools have begun prioritizing Geralds and appear to be overtaking the lead from the Buckeyes.

Oregon and Michigan have risen to the top for Geralds, according to On3 analyst Chad Simmons. It is easy to see why Oregon and Michigan have intensified their recruitment efforts for Deuce. He has been an absolute terror on the high school camp scene. His moves have been unstoppable, and he has shown the ability to win one-on-one matchups with power and elite NFL-level moves. Adding him to a recruiting class can be a game-changer for Oregon or Michigan.