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Big Ten Spotlight: Three programs on a roll in recruiting

Big Ten Spotlight: Three programs on a roll in recruiting

Four-star Michael Clayton chose Illinois over offers from Arkansas, Auburn, Miami and others.

 • Greg Smith
Big Ten Spotlight: Three programs off to hot starts

Big Ten Spotlight: Three programs off to hot starts

Four-star quarterback Michael Clayton II is part of an impressive early 2026 haul for Illinois.

 • Greg Smith
Commit:  Four-star QB Michael Clayton II first Illini commit in 2026 class

Commit: Four-star QB Michael Clayton II first Illini commit in 2026 class

Four-star quarterback Michael Clayton II is the first 2026 prospect to commit to Illinois.

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 • Doug Bucshon
Four-star QB Michael Clayton closes in on decision

Four-star QB Michael Clayton closes in on decision

Four-star quarterback Michael Clayton II is fresh off a visit to Illinois last weekend.

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 • Doug Bucshon
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 quarterbacks

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 quarterbacks

Tennessee commit Faizon Brandon added his fifth star in the latest Rivals250 refresh.

 • Adam Friedman
Recruiting Breakdown: 2026 QB Michael Clayton II

Recruiting Breakdown: 2026 QB Michael Clayton II

Breaking down the recruiting process of Rivals250 QB Michael Clayton II

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 • Sean Williams
Rivals250 QB Michael Clayton sets several game day visits

Rivals250 QB Michael Clayton sets several game day visits

SEC, Big Ten and ACC programs remain in the hunt for the top uncommitted QB in Florida.

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 • John Garcia Jr.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Summer visits are over but buzz ramping up

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Summer visits are over but buzz ramping up

Four-star receiver Aaron Gregory recently returned from his second visit to Texas A&M.

 • Adam Gorney
Florida Spotlight: Four tough rankings questions

Florida Spotlight: Four tough rankings questions

Four-star receiver Jaime Ffrench is ranked No. 24 in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr.
VIDEO: Rivals250 QB Michael Clayton II recaps return visit to Missouri

VIDEO: Rivals250 QB Michael Clayton II recaps return visit to Missouri

Rivals250 QB Michael Clayton II goes in-depth on his interest in Missouri after a return trip to CoMo.

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 • Sean Williams
Rivals250 QB Michael Clayton II adds 'Tier 1' offer from Mizzou on visit

Rivals250 QB Michael Clayton II adds 'Tier 1' offer from Mizzou on visit

Missouri should have staying power with one of the top 2026 QBs nationally.

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 • John Garcia Jr.
2026 QB Michael Clayton II on Nebraska offer, Glenn Thomas and more

2026 QB Michael Clayton II on Nebraska offer, Glenn Thomas and more

Inside Nebraska caught up with 2026 four-star quarterback Michael Clayton II, who earned an offer on Sunday.

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 • Steve Marik
Rivals250 QB Michael Clayton II recaps Illinois visit

Rivals250 QB Michael Clayton II recaps Illinois visit

Fours-star quarterback Michael Clayton II made a return trip to Illinois this week for an unofficial visit.

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 • Doug Bucshon
2026 four-star QB Michael Clayton II impressed with MSU's family atmosphere

2026 four-star QB Michael Clayton II impressed with MSU's family atmosphere

Clayton on Michigan State: “Overall, the family atmosphere with the team and in the building was super impressive."

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 • Brendan Moore
Rivals Camp Series: Ranking the best QBs

Rivals Camp Series: Ranking the best QBs

Today we start a weeklong series ranking the Rivals Camp Series top performers at each position during regional stops.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Fact or Fiction: A Florida quarterback will reach five-star status

Fact or Fiction: A Florida quarterback will reach five-star status

Four-star Dia Bell is one of five Florida quarterbacks in the 2026 Rivals250 rankings.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals Camp Series MVP QB Michael Clayton has Miami among top schools

Rivals Camp Series MVP QB Michael Clayton has Miami among top schools

Miami near the top of least for coveted in-state signal-caller after visit

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 • Marcus Benjamin
Rivals Camp Series Miami: Five programs that should be pleased

Rivals Camp Series Miami: Five programs that should be pleased

Four-star safety Hylton Stubbs is committed to USC but said Sunday that he almost pledged to Florida earlier this year.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals Camp Series Miami: How Sunday will impact the rankings

Rivals Camp Series Miami: How Sunday will impact the rankings

Four-star defensive end Javion Hilson had an impressive showing Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Miami.

 • Adam Friedman and John Garcia, Jr.
Rivals Camp Series Miami: Recruiting Rumor Mill surrounding QBs

Rivals Camp Series Miami: Recruiting Rumor Mill surrounding QBs

Four-star Michael Clayton won Quarterback MVP honors Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Miami.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Garcia's Takeaways: OL steals the show at Rivals Camp Series in Miami

Garcia's Takeaways: OL steals the show at Rivals Camp Series in Miami

Three-star Max Buchanan was part of a strong offensive line group Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Miami.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Stars shine bright at the Rivals Camp Series in Miami

Stars shine bright at the Rivals Camp Series in Miami

Four-star defensive back Hylton Stubbs impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Miami.

 • Adam Friedman
Newly offered QB 'impressed' by Auburn

Newly offered QB 'impressed' by Auburn

Auburn offered 2026 quarterback Michael Clayton Thursday during his first visit to the Plains.

 • Caleb Jones
Southeast Spotlight: Quarterback storylines to follow this spring

Southeast Spotlight: Quarterback storylines to follow this spring

Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis is the top-ranked prospect in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Six 2026 recruits to track in the state of Florida

Six 2026 recruits to track in the state of Florida

Several intriguing sophomores have caught the attention of college programs and Rivals of late.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Sunshine State Rumor Mill: Spring camp circuit underway

Sunshine State Rumor Mill: Spring camp circuit underway

Four-star offensive lineman Solomon Thomas is ranked No. 41 in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr.
New Virginia Tech football offer: Michael Clayton

New Virginia Tech football offer: Michael Clayton

Virginia Tech has offered Orlando (Fla.) Edgewater 2026 quarterback Michael Clayton. Here's a quick look at him.

 • Tim Sullivan