Truth or Fiction: Is there already a 2026 five-star candidate?

Rivals nationwide recruiting analyst Nick Harris, together with Josh Henschke of MaizeAndBlueReview.com, Cole Patterson of Orangebloods.com and nationwide rankings director Adam Friedman have a look at three subjects and decide whether or not they assume every is FACT or FICTION.

Harris’ take: FACT. Michigan offensive line coach Sherrone Moore keyed in on Michigan legacy Blake Frazier, Max Anderson and Michael Uini early in every of their recruitments, and that confidence of their early prowess appears to be like like it’ll repay for at the least Frazier and Anderson. Each have taken visits to Ann Arbor which have resulted within the Wolverines choosing up FutureCast Predictions for every, whereas Uini’s go to has shot them into the highest grouping for the Central Texas bruiser. I’ve picks in for Frazier and Anderson, and it would not shock me in the event that they someway nab Uini away from the state of Texas as properly earlier than it is all mentioned and completed.

Henschke’s take: FACT. Outdoors of the truth that Blake Frazier is a legacy recruit for Michigan, each Max Anderson and Frazier’s go to to Ann Arbor couldn’t have gone higher, which is why we expect the Wolverines are in line to safe the commitments of each gamers in some unspecified time in the future this cycle. The 2 have constructed a robust bond with offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Sherrone Moore, in addition to offensive line commits Luke Hamilton and Ben Roebuck turn into quick associates with the 2. This mix is why we expect the Wolverines will take two of the perfect the state of Texas has to supply this cycle.

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Harris’ take: FACT. The 2026 class is shaping as much as be actually sturdy with already a handful of prospects that could possibly be thought-about for five-star standing. Carrollton (Ga.) quarterback Julian Lewis would be the best candidate for No. 1 within the class after main his workforce to a state championship look as a freshman together with having the requisite traits to be an elite quarterback. New Orleans (La.) St. Augustine defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart might not have the varsity expertise but, however his performances in nationwide camps alongside along with his 6-foot-6, 280-pound body has him very excessive on recruiting boards already. Every might make a case to be a five-star upon the discharge of the preliminary rankings.

Friedman’s take: FICTION. There normally are only a few if any five-stars within the preliminary rankings for any class, however the 2026 class is already shaping as much as be fairly particular on the prime. Gamers like Julian Lewis, Jahkeem Stewart, and Kendre’ Harrison have already got elite traits that might put them within the five-star dialogue. For now my reply is fiction however that might simply change relying on what we see out of gamers within the 2026 class all through the remainder of the offseason.

Harris’ take: FACT. Midlothian (Texas) four-star large receiver Bryant Wesco confirmed as much as the Below Armour camp in Dallas and completely dominated everyone that stepped in entrance of him, and it got here amid an offseason the place he was already displaying off the chart athleticism in observe and discipline occasions. There are such a lot of good candidates right here, however Wesco’s efficiency mixed along with his already developed bodily traits make him a surefire candidate to see an enormous rise within the subsequent rankings launch.

Patterson’s take: FICTION. Wesco is a superb choose for this, however I’ll go together with Terry Bussey. Bussey is a widely known commodity within the state of Texas, however his recruitment has seemingly reached one other gear this offseason. Texas, Florida, Arkansas, Tennessee and Auburn are among the many offseason affords, and Bussey clocked in a 4.42 40-yard sprint on the UA Dallas Camp earlier this spring. His versatility to play both facet of the ball makes him an intriguing prospect for a number of packages and a spotlight reel on Friday nights.