Mack Sutter from Dunlap High, Illinois, is making waves as one of the standout tight ends in the class of 2026. Standing tall at 6-foot-5 and weighing 225 pounds, Sutter has secured the No. 80 spot nationally in the 247Sports rankings. He’s also recognized as the 7th best tight end across the country and holds the top recruit title in Illinois.
As his recruitment process heats up, Sutter has whittled his list down to five prestigious programs: Alabama, Penn State, Ohio State, Ole Miss, and North Carolina, as well as his home state option, Illinois. Each of these schools is vying for his commitment, with a decision expected by the summer.
Let’s explore what these schools have to offer, his scheduled campus visits, and who seems to have the edge in landing this promising talent.