Deep Diving Our Top Ten ’26 ATHs

Some of the most versatile and talented players in this 2026 class fall into the "ATH" category. Playing multiple positions has become a major selling point for prospects to the next level. Below are some of the best players we have in Michigan that fit that bill.    [player_tooltip player_id='212358' first='Corey' last='Sadler'] is not only our #1 ATH, but our #1 overall player in the 2026 class. His ability to play both ways at an elite level is incredibly rare. He has played quarterback, wideout, corner and safety and has dominated at all levels. Sadler has made it clear that he would like to play both ways at the next level, and there's no reason why he can't.   Sadler is a rare combination of speed, power and spectacular football IQ. His ability to translate what he knows on defense to the offensive side of the ball and vice versa makes Sadler an absolute weapon that any Power-4 would love to have.     [player_tooltip player_id='318570' first='Marcello' last='Vitti'] is an absolutely electrifying athlete that is currently committed to Iowa. Vitti is a 3-phases player that you absolutely must gameplan around. His game breaking ability can hurt you from all directions.   Offensively, he can get it done on the ground or through the air. Vitti thrives in the screen game or taking sweeps. His vision and burst of speed is unmatched. Defensively, Vitti looks like he is shot out of a cannon from the safety position. He reads screens or underneath routes quickly and comes up to lay physical shots. There's not much he can't do, making him the blue chip prospect that he is.     [player_tooltip player_id='284008' first='Camari' last='Patterson'] is an incredibly impressive athlete who played a huge role for Orchard Lake St. Mary's en route to a D2 state championship. He absolutely shines in high-pressure situations and has been under some elite level coaching to develop into the player he is today.   Patterson could really project anywhere in the defensive secondary at the next level. He has the raw athleticism and skill to play man coverage, but also shows the ability to come downhill and play physical in the run game. He plays the ball well and reads the offense with ease. His senior season has the potential to be unbelievable.     Since I got the chance to see him play in week 1 against Rockford last season, Jennings has continued to blow me away, culminating in an impressive and dominating performance in the D1 state championship game.   Jennings has such impressive natural instincts in the secondary. The thing I took note of early was his ability to leverage and position himself so he can contest everything. He also terrorizes offenses trying to run screen passes. He sheds blocks efficiently and is able to secure open field tackles. He just recently committed to Pitt, who has to be absolutely thrilled with the player they are getting.     [player_tooltip player_id='568140' first='Amir' last='Morelan'] has landed himself firmly on the radar of Power-4 coaches. His skill and athleticism are far beyond his years. Whether it be offensively, defensively or on the special teams unit, Amir has the ability to impact the game.   Offensively, Morelan is a speedy wideout who can take the top off of the defense, or body up a defender for a jump ball in the red zone. Defensively, he is a solid cover guy who sticks his foot in the ground early and is able to break on the ball and contest nearly everything. As a return man, he's able to split defenders and use his good vision to find gaps and exploit them. Not many players are true 3-way guys, but Amir is able to break that mold.     This is one of the most impressive players this state has to offer. He's big, physical and insanely athletic. His big frame and pure skill makes his upside as high as anyone on this list.   As a receiver, he is fast, he runs good routes and has no issue hauling in some flat-out impossible catches. At 6'3 with long limps and a good vertical, Antonio is extremely hard to cover. Defensively, that rangy ability comes in handy to cover sideline to sideline. He is physical and play down in the box if need be. He continues to rake in D1 offers and will likely add more in the near future.     What a phenomenal get for Central Michigan. The new staff made [player_tooltip player_id='563430' first='Traverse' last='Moore'] a priority in this 2026 class, and it paid off. There are a ton of reasons why they felt so strongly about being able to secure his commitment.   Moore can really do it all offensively. He's a willing and capable blocker. He's physical and uses sound technique. When he carries the ball, he is hard to bring down. He's balanced and he's quick, and again his physicality comes into play. He also has great vision and patience, letting the play develop and allowing his blockers to do their job before turning on the jets. Moore has no issues as a receiver either. Wheel routes out of the backfield are his strength and he typically displays really good hands and the ability to break tackles for even more yardage. Central Michigan has to be incredibly excited about the possibilities with Moore.     [player_tooltip player_id='566936' first='Lincoln' last='Watkins'] has one of the highest ceilings of any player in the 2026 class. Though he is being heavily recruited on the offensive side of the ball, Lincoln can truly play anywhere. Whether it's at tight end, wide receiver, defensive end, linebacker or wherever else you want to put him, Watkins is a game changer.   He's a big and physical pass catcher. He utilized his big frame to secure position and box out defenders. Watkins has long arms and is able to go get ball out of reach for almost everyone else. Defensively, he displays just how athletic he can be. He has no issue rushing the pass off the edge or even dropping back into coverage     [player_tooltip player_id='1148720' first='Lukas' last='Boman'] has quietly started to garner a number of D1 offers recently and could be one of the biggest steals of the 2026 class. His ability to be a complete team player on offense and his versatility on defense make him a rare breed.   Whether it's blocking or toting the rock himself, Boman is incredibly productive. He's quick, shifty and has great contact balance. He bursts through arm tackles, outruns bad angles and is a threat to take it to the house on any play. He has good hands that also translate to defense as Lukas can be a ball hawk, knocking down passes, intercepting them while also playing physical down in the box. He's in for a massive senior season.     [player_tooltip player_id='1316908' first='Griffin' last='Boman'] is another guy that will give you 4 straight quarters of football both ways. He has garnered a couple D1 offers and I wouldn't be shocked if he ended up with more before signing day.   He has all of the tools offensively to be an explosive player. He's quick, has great vision and has no issue going through arm tackles. Defensively he is also incredibly physical and can shed blockers with ease to make a play. He reads an offense well and comes downhill with power. As a 1-2 punch with his brother Lukas, Clarkston will be a tough out once again this fall.

Some of the most versatile and talented players in this 2026 class fall into the "ATH" category. Playing multiple positions has become a major selling point for prospects to the next level. Below are some of the best players we have in Michigan that fit that bill.