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Four-star 2026 edge rusher commits to Michigan over Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Four-star edge rusher Carter Meadows committed to Michigan today over Ohio State and a host of other programs, as the Buckeyes search for a high-level edge in the 2026 class continues
Meadows is the No. 72 OVR, No. 9 edge rusher, per the 247Sports composite rankings. He attends Gonzaga in Washington D.C.
This one stings the Buckeyes for multiple reasons, clearly.
He took an official visit to Ohio State on June 13 and took one a week later to Michigan. After it seemed the Buckeyes had momentum, the Wolverines jumped in to take the top 100 talent.
The Buckeyes have three defensive linemen committed in the class with Khary Wilder, Damari Simeon and Cameron Brickle. Only Wilder is listed as an edge rusher, though he has the ability to do both when he gets to Columbus.
After missing out on top 100 edge rusher Luke Wafle almost two weeks ago, Meadows’ decision hurts the Buckeyes who need some impact edge rushers in the 2026 class. One of them just won’t be Meadows.
