West Spotlight: Predicting Uncommitted Leads
While many of the top quarterbacks in the class of 2026 have already booked their positions and made early commitments, Fahey is in no rush to make a decision and won’t feel pressured to make an announcement, especially with new schools potentially involved, but one player seems to stand out the most.
There are considerations to staying in the West Cal Washington is the biggest player for the Mission Viejo, Calif., standout, but Fahey has developed a very strong relationship with Washington. Ole Miss The coaching staff believes the Rebels are the team to beat.
The four-star quarterback was at Oxford for the season opener (Mission Viejo teammate and four-star receiver Vance Spafford calls Ole Miss his dream school) and is expected to return for an SEC game later this season.
Prediction: Ole Miss
One of the most thoughtful and soft-spoken players off the field among the 2025 class of prospects, Faraimo flips a switch when he gets between the lines and transforms into a heat-seeking missile intent on destroying ball carriers, while also being one of the best-looking linebackers in recent memory and possessing the athleticism to be effective anywhere on the field.
Four teams remain most prominent when it comes to recruiting him: Notre Dame, Ohio State University, U.S.C. And Washington has been the most impressive team in recent months, and while the Trojans have been strong as of late, it still feels like the Irish have a significant lead in this acquisition for a variety of reasons.
The San Juan Capistrano (Calif.) JSerra four-star linebacker is excited about South Bend’s mix of academics and athletics, the linebacker tradition there and seeing Kingston Billiam Asa have early success there can’t be a bad thing.
Prediction: Notre Dame
There is probably no better coach in the country at recruiting and developing quarterbacks. Lincoln Riley He has received many honors over the years, most recently with Caleb Williams being the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. U.S.C. Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis is still under contract, and the Lions could be next.
If the 2026 five-star quarterback from Folsom, Calif., were to choose the Trojans, the timing would make a lot of sense.
Miller-Moss is done and Lewis appears to be the guy for Los Angeles.
But Lyons will play his senior year of high school, then serve a year of Mormon missions, and likely join for a season to replace Lewis.
Quarterback recruiting and success is fickle, but the plan appears to be working. USC is top of the line, but summer visits Ole Miss I was really intrigued because the Lions loved their coach. lane Kiffinquarterback Jackson Dart and the operations there.
Prediction: USC
The four-star recruit from Draper (Utah) Corner Canyon has proven himself to be one of the top receivers in the country and will receive serious consideration as a five-star player in the next ranked conference, and his recruitment is starting to take shape.
Utah, U.S.C. and Georgia What stood out most to Miles was Texas A&M You can also take a weekend trip to Michigan and the Midwest. Ohio State University He plays the lead role there.
Ultimately, though, the impression remains that Miles is heavily leaning to Utah. The four-star receiver will attend every visit, and it’s certainly possible that things could change as he travels around the country and gets his bearings. But Utah remains the favorite to land the state’s top player.
Prediction: Utah
