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Five-Star Edge Carter Meadows Signs With Michigan as 2026 Class Centers on Defensive Line

Coach Sherrone Moore touts the signee’s NFL upside.

Overview

  • Carter Meadows finalized his commitment on Wednesday, giving Michigan a consensus top-10 recruit who is ranked No. 6 overall by 247Sports.
  • Sherrone Moore praised Meadows as a special talent with length, intelligence and positional flexibility, projecting first-round potential with development.
  • Michigan’s 2026 group is built around the front seven, with four of the program’s five highest-rated commits on the defensive line and running back Savion Hiter standing as the top offensive pledge.
  • The focus up front reflects an effort to replace departing pass rushers Derrick Moore and Jaishawn Barham, with coaches stressing versatility across the defensive front.
  • Four-star edge Julian Walker remains verbally committed but unsigned, with a decision expected Thursday and Michigan viewed as the favorite by recruiting reports.