Wolverine TV: Game clips of On300 Michigan RB target Javian Mallory

The Wolverine’s EJ Holland was in Florida over the weekend and saw On300 2026 Boca Raton (Fla.) West Boca running back and key Michigan target Javian Mallory in game action.

Watch game clips in the video at the end of this story.

Mallory Recruitment

Michigan extended an offer to Mallory in April. New running backs coach Tony Alford recruited Mallory during his time at Ohio State and extended the scholarship shortly after arriving in Ann Arbor.

Alford has a strong relationship with Mallory and those around him, including his uncle, Richard Alexis, who played for Alford at Washington.

Mallory made his first visit to Michigan this summer and enjoyed his time on campus.

“It was a wonderful experience,” Mallory said. “Getting to be around the coaching staff and touring the facility was great. You walk around the building, and the staff shows genuine love and care. They really want you to be there… Speaking to Coach (Sherrone) Moore was probably the best thing. We had that 1-on-1 time, and he let me know that I am a priority in the 2026 class.

“He said they are going to do whatever they can to get me there. He said I’m going to be a Michigan Wolverine in 2026. He’s just a great guy. He’s very genuine. I could tell was telling the truth. He has my best interest at heart.”

Mallory is set to make a return visit to Michigan on Nov. 23 for the game against Northwestern. Right now, Mallory has a Top 3 of Michigan, Miami and Notre Dame. He is looking to make his decision by Jan. 1.

Michigan currently has the lead on the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine with an 83.6 percent chance of landing him. Miami is in second place with a 6.1 percent chance of landing him.

At 6-foot, 200 pounds, Mallory is ranked as the No. 14 running back and No. 169 overall recruit nationally, per the On3 Industry Ranking. He is also ranked as the No. 32 overall recruit in the state of Florida.

Michigan has three commits in its 2026 recruiting class in Top 100 Cocoa (Fla.) High quarterback Brady Hart, On300 Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin cornerback Brody Jennings and three-star Dallas (Texas) Parish Episcopal wide receiver Jaylen Pile.

Michigan’s 2026 recruiting class is currently ranked No. 13 nationally, per the On3 Industry team recruiting rankings. The Wolverines are ranked No. 4 in the Big Ten behind Oregon, USC and Penn State.