Michigan recruiting • Class of 2026
Michigan has added a key piece to its 2026 recruiting class, landing four-star wide receiver/defensive back Salesi Moa after he reopened his recruitment following a release from Utah.
Moa is listed at 6-foot-1, 190 pounds and is from Salt Lake City, Utah. The two-way prospect has been evaluated as one of the top players in his state and a notable national recruit for the 2026 cycle. Recruiting services including 247Sports have tracked him as a highly rated athlete with value on both sides of the ball.
His commitment comes after he was released from his prior pledge, giving him the opportunity to reassess his options and make a fresh decision. Michigan’s pitch centered on development and role flexibility — an approach the program has used when bringing in versatile athletes who can be evaluated at multiple positions early in their college careers.
On offense, Moa’s size and ball skills project to a receiver role where he can compete through contact and work in space. On defense, he has the frame to play in the secondary, where length and physicality are often valued in press coverage situations. That blend is part of why he has been recruited as a true WR/DB prospect rather than a single-position player.
Michigan’s staff has routinely leaned on athletic defensive backs and adaptable skill players, which makes Moa’s profile a natural fit for a program that typically sorts out long-term position fits through practices, off-season development, and matchups once recruits arrive on campus. For more on Michigan’s football program and official updates, readers can also refer to Michigan Athletics’ football page.
The announcement drew quick reaction online, with Michigan fans sharing messages of excitement and highlighting the recruiting momentum attached to adding a nationally rated 2026 prospect.
Moa remains a member of the 2026 class, meaning the timeline ahead still includes future visits and evaluations as his high school career continues. Michigan, meanwhile, continues building out its class with an emphasis on athleticism and positional versatility.
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