If I Had My Druthers…2021 Class: Offense

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25Feb 2020
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If I Had My Druthers…2021 Class: Offense

Garland (TX) Lakeview Centennial RB Camar Wheaton (image via Dallas Morning News)

Michigan has been throwing out offers left and right over the past few years, which makes recruiting hard to track. I have always enjoyed evaluating players and watching film, so this is an attempt to put together the best possible class for Michigan.

These are not necessarily realistic, but rather than just saying, “I want every 5-star!”, I want to put together a somewhat attainable list of players that have impressed me.

This exercise assumes that Michigan will land 25 players in the 2021 class.

QUARTERBACK: J.J. McCarthy – La Grange Park (IL) Nazareth Academy
Ranking (247 Composite): 5-star, #2 pro-style QB, #16 overall
Scoop: McCarthy is already committed to Michigan (LINK).
Highlights: See above link

QUARTERBACK: Shedeur Sanders – Cedar Hill (TX) Trinity Christian
Ranking: 4-star, #14 pro-style QB, #238 overall
Scoop: Though he’s ranked as a pro-style quarterback, Sanders has the physical ability to be a dual-threat guy or play other skill positions. Don’t get me wrong – he’s not as blindingly fast as his dad, Deion Sanders, but he can still run well. I also like the idea of taking two quarterbacks, especially when other quarterbacks on the roster might transfer or switch positions. It would also be nice to have some of Prime Time’s star power hanging around the program.
Highlights: LINK

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24Feb 2020
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Recruiting Update: February 24, 2020

Simi Valley (CA) Grace Brethren DT Jay Toia (image via 247 Sports)

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ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2021

Jay Toia – DT – Simi Valley (CA) Grace Brethren: Toia is a 6’1″, 300 lb. prospect who committed to USC in June of 2018. He also has offers from Cal and Oregon, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #12 defensive tackle, and #192 overall.

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21Feb 2020
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How does the 2020 class match up with Michigan’s all-time recruits?

A.J. Henning (image via Wolverines Wire)

Michigan wrapped up a decent recruiting class earlier in February. There are no 5-star recruits, but the Wolverines got a fair share of 4-star guys. For a historical perspective on where they match up with recruits from the past, here’s a look at where they slot in all-time, according to the 247 Composite.

A.J. Henning – WR – Frankfort (IL) Lincoln-Way East
2020 ranking: #101
Historical ranking: #80 all-time at Michigan
Flanked by: RB Kareem Walker (#100 in 2016) and DT Will Johnson (#105 in 2004)
Closest positional comparisons: Toney Clemons (#96 in 2007) and Adrian Arrington (#115 in 2004)

Braiden McGregor – DE – Port Huron (MI) Northern
2020 ranking: #122
Historical ranking: #103
Tied with: WR Tarik Black (#122 in 2017)
Closest positional comparisons: Aidan Hutchinson (#112 in 2018) and Chris Wormley (#129 in 2012)

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20Feb 2020
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2021 Recruiting Capsule: Clarkston OT Garrett Dellinger

Clarkston offensive tackle Garrett Dellinger (image via Rivals)

Name: Garrett Dellinger
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 280 lbs.
High school: Clarkston (MI) Clarkston
Position: Offensive tackle
Class: 2021
Offers: Alabama, Arizona State, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, Syracuse, Toledo, Wisconsin
Commitment: Undecided

Notes: ESPN 4-star, 87 grade, #1 OT, #29 overall, #1 in-state . . . Rivals 4-star, 5.8 grade, #22 OT, #155 overall, #7 in-state . . . 247 Sports 4-star, 95 grade, #2 OT, #36 overall, #3 in-state . . . Committed to play in 2021 Under Armour All-American Game . . . Younger brother is 2023 OL Cole Dellinger . . . Teammate of 2021 OG Rocco Spindler

Stats: N/A

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19Feb 2020
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Goodbye, Mike Danna

Mike Danna (image via Toledo Blade)

HIGH SCHOOL
Danna attended Warren (MI) De La Salle, where he was a 3-star prospect, the #95 weakside end, and #2005 overall. He was a part of the 2015 class, and Michigan did not offer him. In fact, the only school 247 lists as offering him was Central Michigan, and that’s where he went for the first four years of his career. I remember him from high school, and he was just a guy. I mean, a good high school player, but not someone who jumps out at you. I mean, what kind of impact defensive lineman wears #73 in high school?

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