Michigan’s Surprising Edge in the High-Stakes Battle for Top 4-Star Prospect Shaking Up Georgia and Texas Recruitments

Chase Calicut, the 6’3”, 195-pound four-star safety from Houston, has trimmed his bustling recruiting dance down to a tight trio: Michigan, Georgia, and Texas. Now, isn’t it something how a kid from the heart of Texas finds himself weighing visits to two SEC powerhouses and a Big Ten juggernaut? With official visits locked in over three consecutive weeks this June, the pressure cooker only heats up—for Calicut and for the programs vying to snag this coveted 2026 recruit. Texas may have home-field advantage, but Michigan’s ready to roll out the big red carpet. So here’s the million-dollar question: which destination will offer the perfect blend of opportunity, culture, and fit to convince Calicut to pick their gridiron family? Spoiler alert—these visits could rewrite recruiting narratives for all three schools this summer. Curious how this showdown unfolds? LEARN MORE.Four-star 2026 safety Chase Calicut narrowed his list of college options down to three on Saturday. The prized recruit will choose between the Michigan football team, Georgia and Texas. Calicut has official visits scheduled at all three schools as well, and he will get those done within the next month or so. He will be visiting Georgia June 6-8, Michigan June 13-15 and Texas June 20-22.

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