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5-star Michigan target signs NIL deal with Adidas

Originally posted on Michigan Wolverines on SI
By Chris Breiler  |  Last updated Jun 27, 2025 11:01 AM ET

In the new era of NIL, even high school athletes can get in on the action. On Friday, Adidas announced its newest "Adizero 7 Class" which consists of seven high school football players who've signed NIL deals with the brand.

Among the high school athletes who are part of the deal is five-star WR Calvin Russell, a top Michigan target in the 2026 class.

Although Russell is receiving plenty of attention for his skills on the football field, he's also highly skilled on the basketball court. Andrew Ivins, a director of scouting for 247Sports, believes that Russell could play both football and basketball at the collegiate level. And based on Russell's recruiting photos from his visit to Ann Arbor, it would appear that's his goal.

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

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