When Malvern Prep star Jackson Ford committed to Penn State last weekend, the Nittany Lions added a blue-chip talent to their 2026 class, and the standout defensive end closed the book on a rapid recruiting rise.

Washington D.C. Gonzaga four-star edge Carter Meadows committed to the Wolverines on Sunday over other finalists Ohio State, Penn State and South Carolina. The 6-foot-6, 225-pounder is ranked No. 72 overall and No. 9 at his position nationally, according to the 247Sports Composite.

Michigan landed a commitment on Sunday afternoon from four-star edge rusher Carter Meadows, who chose the Wolverines over Big Ten rivals Penn State and Ohio State. Meadows' pledge also helped Michigan jump past Penn State for the No. 9 spot in 247Sports' Team Composite Recruiting Rankings .