Michigan’s Top 2026 Offensive Weapons

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we're out in Michigan, looking at some of the state's top offensive weapons in the 2026 class. These young men were consistent contributors at the varsity level as only freshmen. They have a very high ceiling and I believe they will continue to be high-impact performers over the next three seasons. With that being said, here are my top freshmen' offensive weapons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='402051' first='Damion' last='King'], De La Salle</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Outstanding body control through contested catches.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>An extremely talented runner after the catch.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Fearless going over the middle.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has a menacing running style that causes a ton of missed tackles.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: [player_tooltip player_id='563425' first='Izaiah' last='Wright'], Carlson</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Shows great vision through crowded quarters.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can quickly accelerate once he spots a seam.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Bursts through tackle attempts, dragging his opponents with him.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Patient while allowing his blocks to set up in front of him.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: [player_tooltip player_id='563429' first='James' last='Rush'], Saline</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Smooth change of direction.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Understands when he needs to get north and south.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A natural at reading his zone keys and making his opponent wrong.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has the balance to pick up extra yards after first contact.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: [player_tooltip player_id='563430' first='Traverse' last='Moore'], DeWitt</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Looks to impose his will on tacklers.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plenty of build-up speed to gash defenses on long touchdown runs.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Showed some wiggle once he gets to the second and third levels of the field. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Feet never stop churning when carrying the football.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: [player_tooltip player_id='567912' first='Joshua' last='Rogers'], King</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A steady receiving threat working out of the backfield.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Cuts are quite explosive and cause little deceleration.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can stretch and puncture on zone runs, cutting all the way to the backside.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A high-production runner between the tackles or outside of them.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>TE: [player_tooltip player_id='284017' first='Tristan' last='Comer'], Freeland</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Freaky size to go with excellent concentration as a pass catcher.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has a firm punch in the run game.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays with an attitude that's hard to teach.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has a ton of raw power that is waiting to be unleashed. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='212358' first='Corey' last='Sadler'] Jr., Cass Tech</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>lightning in a bottle with the ball in his hands to go with breakaway speed.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A technician as a route runner against off-man or press.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has noticeable upper-body play strength that allows him to get hands off against press coverage.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Tracks the deep ball over the shoulder like a natural.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: [player_tooltip player_id='402060' first='Marcello' last='Vitti'], Divine Child</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good speed to go with dynamite playmaking ability.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can create chunk plays as a receiver out of the backfield.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plenty of shake to make defenders miss.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Immediately accelerates once his blocks are set up.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->