Calvin Russell Picks Syracuse Over Michigan

Five-star wide receiver Calvin Russell, a top national recruit from Miami Northwestern, has committed to Syracuse over Michigan, Florida State, and Oregon, making him Syracuse's most significant receiver commitment since 2000. Russell was also recruited for basketball and drew interest from Michigan’s head basketball coach Dusty May. Meanwhile, Michigan strengthened its 2026 recruiting class with the commitment of four-star wide receiver Travis Johnson from Virginia, who brings notable size and athleticism. Johnson chose Michigan over several major programs and joins top-100 prospect Zion Robinson in the Wolverines' incoming class. These developments underscore the fierce competition among top football programs to secure elite multi-sport prospects. Michigan's recruiting strategy continues to focus on adding dynamic receivers to support the team's future offense.