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SMU Football's Bright Future: Meet the 2026 Class Set to Shine
September 3, 2025
Explore the incoming talent that will bolster SMU football’s prospects for future playoff contention. Learn about the 2026 class!
As SMU looks to continue its success in college football, a new class of athletes from the Dallas-Fort Worth area is set to join the program in 2026. Key recruits include Aljour Miles, a standout receiver from Kauffman, and Zachary Turner, a multifunctional player from Duncanville. The team is also bolstered by powerhouses like Drew Evans and Pupungatoa Katoa in the offensive line, and a strong defensive trio led by Markel Ford in the secondary. These additions point towards another prospective run in the college football playoffs for SMU, indicating a bright future for the Mustangs.