When Malvern Prep star Jackson Ford committed to Penn State last weekend, the Nittany Lions added a blue-chip talent to their 2026 class, and the standout defensive end closed the book on a rapid recruiting rise.

Michigan landed a commitment on Sunday afternoon from four-star edge rusher Carter Meadows, who chose the Wolverines over Big Ten rivals Penn State and Ohio State. Meadows' pledge also helped Michigan jump past Penn State for the No.

The Michigan football recruiting surge reached new heights on Sunday as five-star EDGE Carter Meadows committed to the Wolverines.