Big Ten Conference powerhouse Michigan fired head coach Sherrone Moore on Wednesday, so let's take a look at Wolverines' commits in the 2026 class who held Syracuse football scholarship offers.
I'm not suggesting that the Orange staff will pursue any of these Michigan commits. That remains to be seen. However, I did want to pass along the information, as I often do when the head coach of a college program is let go. Sometimes, 'Cuse coaches will make a run at high school prospects who are committed to a team where there is a head coaching change, as players may elect to reopen their respective recruitments.
During the early signing period that closed last week, the Orange saw 26 high school seniors officially sign. The 'Cuse 2026 class is No. 30 nationally, according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite. This Syracuse football cycle is the program's highest-ranked one in the modern recruiting services era.
Michigan, by the way, went 9-3 in the 2025 regular season. Ranked No. 18 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, the Wolverines will face Southeastern Conference school and No. 13 Texas (9-3 overall) in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on December 31 in Orlando, Fla.
Michigan 2026 commits who held Syracuse football offers, per 247Sports.
Savion Hiter
Five-star running back
No. 8 overall, per the 247Sports Composite
Louisa County High School in Mineral, Va.
Travis Johnson
Four-star wide receiver
No. 107 overall, per the 247Sports Composite
Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake, Va.
Jaylen Pile
Three-star wide receiver
No. 1,222 overall, per the 247Sports Composite
Parish Episcopal School in Dallas
Mason Bonner
Three-star tight end
No. 495 overall, per the 247Sports Composite
Mullen High School in Denver
Marky Walbridge
Four-star offensive tackle
No. 228 overall, per the 247Sports Composite
St. Sebastian's School in Needham, Mass.
Adrian Hamilton
Three-star offensive lineman
No. 659 overall, per the 247Sports Composite
St John's College High School in Washington, D.C.
Tariq Boney
Four-star edge (according to ESPN)
No. 772 overall, per the 247Sports Composite
St John's College High School in Washington, D.C.
Andre Clarke Jr.
Four-star defensive back
No. 213 overall, per the 247Sports Composite
Hermitage High School in Henrico, Va.
In March of this year, Clarke included Syracuse football in his top eight. He was planning to officially visit the Orange from May 30 to June 1, but I don't believe that he made the trip to Central New York.