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Rivals 250 to Watch for 2015

Here’s a list of Rivals’ top 250 players to watch for the class of 2015. They aren’t in any order other than alphabetical. Below, however, are the players from the Big Ten footprint or who have connections to Michigan:

Kareem Ali – CB – New Jersey
Pat Allen – OT – Maryland
Jerome Baker – ATH – Ohio*
Ryan Bates – OT – Pennsylvania
Terry Beckner, Jr. – DE – Illinois*
Rashod Berry – DE – Ohio
Quarvez Boulware – C – Washington, DC
Miles Boykin – WR – Illinois
George Brown – OT – Ohio
Matthew Burrell, Jr. – OG – Virginia**
George Campbell, Jr. – WR – Florida* (Michigan)
Jayru Campbell – QB – Michigan
Kamonte Carter – DE – Maryland*
Irvin Charles – WR – New Jersey
Jalen Christian – WR – Maryland
Devonaire Clarington – TE – Florida*
Najee Clayton – WR – New Jersey
Brian Cole – ATH – Michigan*
C.J. Conrad – TE – Ohio
Jashon Cornell – DE – Minnesota*
Shaun Crawford – CB – Ohio* (Michigan)
Ricky DeBerry – DE – Virginia#
Andrew Dowell – RB – Ohio
Chuma Edoga – OG – Georgia#
Minkah Fitzpatrick – CB – New Jersey
Hjalte Froholdt – DT – Ohio*
Aaron Garza – OG – Texas* (Texas)
Eric Glover-Williams – ATH – Ohio
Steven Gonzalez – OG – New Jersey
Darrin Hall – RB – Ohio
Damien Harris – RB – Kentucky* (Michigan)
Justin Hilliard – LB – Ohio*
Soso Jamabo – RB – Texas*
Van Jefferson – WR – Tennessee (formerly attended Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary’s)
Malik Jefferson – LB – Texas*
Sterling Jenkins – OT – Pennsylvania*
Nick Johns – QB – Washington, DC
Matthew Jones – OG – Ohio
Tyree Kinnel – S – Ohio* (Michigan)
Darrin Kirkland, Jr. – LB – Indiana
Iman Marshall – CB – California*
Osa Masina – ATH – Utah*
Adam McLean – DE – Maryland
Jacques Patrick – RB – Florida*
Richie Petitbon – OG – Washington, DC
John Reid – CB – Pennsylvania
Darian Roseboro – DE – North Carolina
Josh Rosen – QB – California*
Larry Scott – RB – Ohio
Tim Settle – DT – Virginia**
David Sills – QB – Maryland (USC)
Natereace Strong – RB – Illinois
Garrett Taylor – CB – Virginia#
Kevin Toliver II – CB – Florida (LSU)
Cameron Townsend – LB – Texas*
Shy Tuttle – DT – North Carolina*
Chris Warren – RB – Texas#
Mike Weber – RB – Michigan*
Tyrone Wheatley – DE – New York*
Anthony Wheeler – LB – Texas*
Brady White – QB – California (receiving recent interest from Michigan)
Reagan Williams – LB – Ohio

*Offered by Michigan
**Scheduled visit to Michigan

Scout 100 for 2015 released

Tarpon Springs (FL) East Lake wide receiver George Campbell, a 5-star to Scout

Scout released its top 100 players for the class of 2015. There are lots of Michigan offers on the list, including a couple current commits. I also included a couple unoffered players of note. (All players listed have been offered unless otherwise noted.)

5-stars:
1. Tim Settle – DT – Virginia*
2. Malik Jefferson – OLB – Texas
4. Mitch Hyatt – OT – Georgia
5. Kevin Tolliver – CB – Florida (LSU)
7. Sotonye Jamabo – RB – Texas
10. Ricky DeBerry – OLB – Virginia#
13. George Campbell – WR – Florida (Michigan)
14. Josh Rosen – QB – California
17. Iman Marshall – CB – California

4-stars:
22. Damien Harris – RB – Kentucky (Michigan)
30. Shy Tuttle – DT – North Carolina
33. Jeffrey Holland – OLB – Florida
34. L.J. Scott – RB – Ohio**
40. Terry Beckner – DE – Illinois
47. Jashon Cornell – DE – Minnesota
48. Osa Masina – OLB – Utah
53. Kamonte Carter – DE – Maryland
54. Justin Hilliard – OLB – Ohio
55. Chris Warren – RB – Texas#
59. Brian Cole – WR – Michigan
62. Sterling Jenkins – OT – Pennsylvania
67. Eric Glover-Williams – RB – Ohio**
68. Devonaire Clarington – TE – Florida
73. Hjalte Froholdt – DE – Ohio (but moving back to Denmark)
86. Jacques Patrick – RB – Florida
87. Jerome Baker – OLB – Ohio
88. Anthony Wheeler – MLB – Texas
90. Kevin Dillman – QB – California^
98. Shaun Crawford – CB – Ohio
99. Cameron Townsend – OLB – Texas

*Plans to visit for the Notre Dame game this fall with his friend Da’Shawn Hand.
**Not offered, but from Ohio which Michigan recruits heavily.
#Not offered, but visited Michigan this spring.
^Not offered, but is reportedly high on Michigan’s list of potential offerees.

Recruiting Update: August 5, 2013

George Campbell, Jr.

COMMITMENTS
Tarpon Springs (FL) East Lake wide receiver George Campbell, Jr. committed to Michigan.

Berea (KY) Madison Southern running back Damien Harris committed to Michigan.

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2014
Warren (MI) De La Salle linebacker Jared Wangler was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’1″, 218 lb. prospect who’s committed to Penn State and has offers from Cincinnati, Indiana, Michigan State, and a bunch of MAC schools. He’s also the son of former Michigan quarterback John Wangler and the brother of incoming freshman walk-on wideout Jack. As a junior in 2012, he had 76 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and 1 interception, which was returned for a touchdown. 247’s Composite ranking places him as a3-star, the #69 overall player, and the #844 player overall. He will play in the Under Armour All-American Game. Michigan is recruiting him as a SAM linebacker, but he’s a little short for the position.

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2015
Huber Heights (OH) Wayne safety Tyree Kinnel was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’0″, 190 lb. prospect with offers from Arkansas and Kentucky, too. He has visited Michigan several times this offseason and was clearly angling for an offer from Michigan, even mentioning that he was a little bit upset that they hadn’t offered. He attends the alma mater of former Michigan players Terrence and Terry Talbott, two brothers who didn’t last long in Michigan uniforms, and current Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller. This is a bit of an odd offer because Kinnel is smaller than most of the guys Michigan offers at safety, but he’s a solid tackler with decent ball skills. He’s a little bit reminiscent of current starting safety Thomas Gordon.

OFF THE BOARD
Scottsdale (AZ) Desert Mountain wide receiver Mark Andrews committed to Oklahoma. The 6’6″, 230-pounder really wanted to play wide receiver in college and was a little bit put off by Michigan’s intention to turn him into a tight end. The coaches did eventually tell him that he could play wide receiver, but he just wasn’t that interested.

New Castle (PA) New Castle safety Malik Hooker committed to Ohio State. Hooker was being recruited as a cornerback by Michigan and could also play wide receiver, but the Buckeyes are taking him as a safety.

Fort Worth (TX) All Saints Episcopal offensive guard Demetrius Knox committed to Ohio State. Knox had previously been committed to Texas, but the chance to get arrested play for Urban Meyer was too enticing.

Lee’s Summit (MO) Lee’s Summit outside linebacker Jimmie Swain IV committed to TCU. Michigan was recruiting Swain even after the commitment of Noah Furbush, and the offer to Jared Wangler may be the result of Swain committing elsewhere.

Fort Lauderdale (FL) University School defensive end/outside linebacker Richard Yeargin III committed to Notre Dame. Along with Hooker and Swain, Yeargin had Michigan in his small group of finalists.

Damien Harris, Wolverine

Berea (KY) Madison Southern running back Damien Harris

Berea (KY) Madison Southern running back Damien Harris committed to Michigan last Monday. He chose the Wolverines over offers from Florida, Notre Dame, Ohio State, South Carolina, Tennessee, and several others.

Harris is a 5’11”, 205 lb. prospect who claims a 4.4 forty. As a freshman on varsity in 2011, he had 62 carries for 742 yards and 11 touchdowns. His sophomore year netted 144 carries for 1,778 yards and 35 touchdowns.

RATINGS
ESPN: 4-star, 84 grade, #3 running back, #20 overall
Rivals: N/A
Scout: N/A
247 Sports: 4-star, 94 grade, #10 running back, #91 overall

Harris camped at Michigan prior to his 2012 sophomore season, netting an offer from the Wolverines at the time. As his childhood favorite, Michigan was at the top of his list the entire time. Ohio State was considered to be the main contender, and he even said they were tied at the top not too long ago, but that obviously didn’t last long.

There are a lot of things to like about Harris, as evidenced by his recruiting rankings. He does have very good flat-out speed, which means he’s very difficult to catch once he hits the open field. He also shows good acceleration through the hole, so it doesn’t take him long to hit top speed. He’s pretty thickly built with a frame that reminds me a little bit of Boise State alum and current Tampa Bay Buccaneer Doug Martin, although their running styles are a little different. Harris isn’t afraid to lower his shoulder, especially against second- and third-level guys. When he’s near the sideline, he uses good body lean to take contact and stay inbounds. He also shows the ability to stay low through traffic and grind for yards, although he doesn’t have to do that very often against Madison Southern’s competition. Additionally, he throws some great blocks in the running game; he won’t have to block much for other runners in college, but that shows a willingness to block for his teammates, which bodes well for pass protection.

As mentioned above, the competition level for Madison Southern is very questionable. Harris is clearly faster than anyone he plays against, and the opponents aren’t very big, either. Those inflated statistics would drop off somewhat against good competition, but that’s not his fault. The team runs some dive option stuff that won’t be a part of his college playbook, but they also run some I-formation plays that should prepare him a little bit for what he’ll run at Michigan. Aside from those institution “shortcomings,” I see a couple flaws in Harris’s game. I think he turns his shoulders a little too much, especially before he hits the second level, and that takes away from some of his power. He also lacks some suddenness, so he’ll be mostly a downhill power runner with speed; he’s probably not a guy who will be able to dance to daylight at the next level.

Overall, I think Harris has excellent potential. With the way Michigan is recruiting the offensive line, I think he’ll be able to show off his talents by hitting the hole hard, lowering his shoulder, and then outrunning some people. He might struggle to create for himself, but hopefully he won’t have to worry about that very often. He could be an all-conference type of player, if not All-American.

This is Michigan’s fourth commitment for the 2015 class and the first running back. Unless Michigan pulls off a surprise in the 2014 class, the coaches are expected to take at least two runners in 2015. The program has not recruited Kentucky heavily over the years, but they have secured commitments from Kentuckians like Jeremy Clark, Brandent Englemon, and Brandon Logan over the years.

TTB Rating: I will not assign ratings for the 2015 class until the 2014 class wraps up.

Here are Harris’s Hudl highlights.

2013 Michigan Summer Camp Attendees

Berea (KY) Madison Southern running back Damien Harris (image via MaxPreps)

Michigan’s summer camp will be held on June 16-19 this year. Here is a partial list of players who plan to attend. You can view last year’s participants, which included guys like Dante Booker, Orlando Brown, Drake Harris, Corey Holmes, Demetrius Knox, D’Andre Payne, Gelen Robinson, and Damon Webb, along with lots of others; not included in that list was under-the-radar prospect Channing Stribling, who earned an offer and committed shortly afterward. I will add to this list as more names become available.

UPDATE: Okay, I’ve updated the list after camp finished with a few more player names. This should be the final update. I’ve listed 87 prospects in all!

2014 PROSPECTS
Jacob Betschel – TE – Jackson (OH) Jackson: Betschel is a 6’4″, 235 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

Asantay Brown – WR – Muskegon (MI) Mona Shores: Brown is a 6’0″, 187 lb. prospect with offers from Buffalo and Eastern Michigan. As a junior in 2012, he had 45 catches for 838 yards and 11 touchdowns; he also had 50 tackles, 6 interceptions, 7 pass breakups, and 3 fumble recoveries.

Josh Cousar – DT – Matthews (NC) Butler: Cousar is a 6’1″, 290 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. He attends the alma mater of incoming freshman cornerback Channing Stribling.

Jamal Davis – LB – Canton (OH) McKinley: Davis is a 6’2″, 215 lb. prospect with offers from Indiana, Louisville, Marshall, and Minnesota, along with a few MAC teams. He claims a 4.6 forty.

Jalen Embry – CB – Detroit (MI) King: Embry is a 5’11”, 180 lb. prospect with offers from Cincinnati and a bunch of MAC schools. According to 247’s Composite ranking, he’s a 3-star, the #72 cornerback, and #928 player overall. At one time some analysts thought Embry would be in line for a Michigan offer, but the commitment of Jabrill Peppers makes the class a little tighter.

Daurice Fountain – WR – Madison (WI) Memorial: Fountain is a 6’2″, 175 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

Tajhe Hartley – LB – Chicago (IL) Morgan Park: Hartley is a 6’2″, 205 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. He’s a little bit slow for a linebacker, so he’s probably looking at bulking up to play defensive end at some point.

Jamie Herr – OT – Elkton (MD) Eastern Christian: Herr is a 6’5″, 270 lb. prospect with offers from Boston College, North Carolina State, Pitt, Rutgers, and West Virginia, among others. According to 247’s Composite ranking, he’s a 3-star, the #71 offensive tackle, and the #900 player overall.

William Hunt – LB – Muskegon (MI) Muskegon: Hunt is a 5’11”, 225 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

Ashton Jackson – RB – Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison: Jackson is a 6’0″, 192 lb. prospect with offers from Cincinnati, Illinois, and Purdue, along with a few MAC schools. According to 247’s Composite ranking, he’s a 3-star, the #41 running back, and the #562 player overall.

Kendric Mallory – WR – Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison: Mallory is a 6’2″, 175 lb. prospect with an offer from Illinois. According to 247’s Composite ranking, he’s a 3-star and the #167 wide receiver in his class.

Andrew Mike – OT – Tucson (AZ) Sabino: Mike is a 6’7″, 270 lb. prospect with offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Cal, Penn State, USC, Vanderbilt, and Washington, among others. He does not hold an offer from Michigan, but one might be forthcoming once he hits campus; he does not plan to participate in the camp itself, but he will visit the school during the week. Mike is a 4-star, the #20 OT, and #244 player overall in this class. He does not have great footwork or foot speed, so he’s probably more of a right tackle prospect if Michigan offers.

Aaron Miller – OT – San Diego (CA) Scripps Ranch: Miller is a 6’6″, 275 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

Nathan Oquendo – C – Chicago (IL) Mt. Carmel: Oquendo is a 6’2″, 290 lb. prospect with offers from Eastern Michigan, Purdue, and Western Michigan, along with a couple others. According to 247’s Composite ranking, he’s a 3-star and the #21 center.

Kyle Rachwal – TE – Lapeer (MI) East: Rachwal is a 6’3″, 220 lb. prospect with offers from Eastern Michigan and Houston. According to 247 Sports, he’s a 3-star and the #57 tight end. Michigan is now recruiting him as a fullback, although they have not offered him and are unlikely to do so.

Gelen Robinson – DE – St. John (IN) Lake Central: Robinson is a 6’2″, 232 lb. prospect with offers from Illinois, Indiana, Purdue, Vanderbilt, and several others. He’s the son of former Purdue basketball player (and NBA player) Glenn Robinson and brother of current Michigan basketball player Glenn Robinson III. According to 247’s Composite ranking, he’s a 3-star, the #28 strongside end, and the #664 player overall. As a junior in 2012, he had 95 tackles, 47 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, and 5 forced fumbles.

Drue Tranquill – LB – Fort Wayne (IN) Carroll: Tranquill is a 6’2″, 200 lb. prospect with offers from Cincinnati, Indiana, Minnesota, and a bunch of MAC schools. As a junior in 2012, he had 40 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, and 1 interception. According to 247 Sports, he’s a 3-star and the #72 safety in the class.

Kalani Vakameilalo – DT – Kapolei (HI) Kapolei: Vakameilalo is a 6’4″, 290 lb. prospect. I have been unable to find much information on him, but it looks like he does have several FBS offers.

Chekiah Washington – CB – Mansfield (OH) Mansfield: Washington is a 5’11”, 183 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

Maurice Ways – WR – Detroit (MI) Country Day: Ways committed to Michigan in April.

Verondtae Wilkinson – LB – Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison: Wilkinson is a 6’2″, 220 lb. prospect with offers from Buffalo, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, and Toledo. While a little undersized for the position, Wilkinson looks more like a defensive end at the next level; he’s a little bit stiff for linebacker. He attends the alma mater of 2013 Michigan signees Mike McCray and Reon Dawson.

Blake Williams – DE – Romeo (MI) Romeo: Williams is a 6’4″, 215 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. He is listed as a tight end in various places, but he looks more like a defensive end to me.

2015 PROSPECTS
Austin Aaron – WR – Napa (CA) Napa: Aaron is a 6’5″, 202 lb. prospect.  As a sophomore in 2012, he had 32 receptions for 543 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Trevon Avery – CB – Grand Blanc (MI) Grand Blanc: Avery is a 5’9″, 160 lb. prospect. He’s the younger brother of Michigan cornerback Courtney Avery.

Jerome Baker – LB – Cleveland (OH) Benedictine: Baker is a 6’1″, 205 lb. prospect with offers from Florida, Nebraska, Ohio State, and Tennessee, among others. He claims a 4.54 forty. According to 247 Sports he’s a 4-star athlete, the #4 athlete, and the #52 player in the class. He was planning a visit to Michigan several weeks ago, and it was thought that he would be offered when he arrived on campus; if he makes it in this time, I would expect him to be offered.

Alex Barnes – RB – Pittsburg (KS) Pittsburg: Barnes is a 6’0″, 208 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

Jack Bates – LB – Grand Rapids (MI) Christian: Bates is a 6’3″, 200 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. He’s the teammate of 2014 Michigan wide receiver commit Drake Harris.

Kei Beckham – CB – Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison: Beckham is a 6’0″, 155 lb. prospect with an offer from Illinois. As a sophomore in 2012, he had 30 tackles and 5 pass breakups. He was the teammate of 2013 Michigan signees Reon Dawson and Mike McCray II.

Ryan Boyle – QB – Des Moines (IA) Dowling Catholic: Boyle is a 6’2″, 190 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. As a sophomore in 2012, he was 50/71 passing for 709 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions; he also had 233 rushing yards and 1 touchdown. He attends the alma mater of Michigan sophomore wide receiver Amara Darboh.

Ray Buford – CB – Southfield (MI) Southfield: Buford is a 6’0″, 170 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. He has visited Michigan previously, and he’s the teammate of 2014 Michigan defensive end commit Lawrence Marshall.

Cole Chewins – TE – Clarkston (MI) Clarkston: Chewins is a 6’7″, 208 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

Brian Cole – WR – Saginaw (MI) Heritage: Cole is a 6’2″, 190 lb. prospect with offers from Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, and Tennessee. According to 247 Sports, he’s a 4-star, the #9 cornerback, and the #72 overall player in the class.

Wyatt Cook – LB – Owings Mills (MD) McDonogh: Cook is a 6’3″, 230 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

Rob Dowdy – OT – Westerville (OH) South: Dowdy is a 6’6″, 280 lb. prospect with offers from Arkansas, Illinois, and Kentucky, among others. He also visited Michigan back in April and may be on the verge of an offer.

Andrew Dowell – RB – Lakewood (OH) St. Edward: Dowell is a 6’0″, 195 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

David Dowell – WR – Lakewood (OH) St. Edward: Dowell is a 6’1″, 175 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.  He attends the alma mater of redshirt freshman offensive guard Kyle Kalis and 2015 cornerback offeree Shaun Crawford.


Chuma Edoga – OG – Powder Springs (GA) McEachern: Edoga is a 6’4″, 265 lb. prospect with offers from Arkansas, Auburn, Clemson, and Florida State, among others.  He grew up as a Michigan fan and this will be his first visit to Ann Arbor.

David Edwards – TE – Downers Grove (IL) North: Edwards is a 6’6″, 225 lb. prospect with offers from Illinois and Vanderbilt. As a sophomore in 2012, he had 502 passing yards and 3 touchdowns, along with 719 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns. He’s teammates with 2016 offensive tackle offeree Erik Swenson.

Qi’ante Ewing – LB – Grand Rapids (MI) Christian: Ewing is a 6’1″, 229 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. He’s the teammate of 2014 Michigan wide receiver commit Drake Harris.

Pat Ford – QB – Cuyahoga Falls (OH) Walsh Jesuit: Walsh is a 6’5″, 200 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

Hjalte Froholdt – DT – Warren (OH) Harding: Froholdt is a 6’5″, 265 lb. prospect with offers from Arkansas, Michigan, Michigan State, and Ohio State, among others. Right now he looks like a strongside defensive end, but I believe he’ll grow into a defensive tackle. 247 Sports ranks him as a 4-star, the #11 weakside end, and the #153 player overall.

Reggie Gallaspy – RB – Greensboro (NC) Southern Guilford: Gallaspy is a 5’11”, 205 lb. prospect with offers from North Carolina, North Carolina State, and Virginia, along with a couple others. He grew up in Flint, MI, and is aiming for a Michigan offer. As a sophomore in 2012, he had 177 carries for 1,751 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Eric Glover-Williams – CB – Canton (OH) McKinley: Glover-Williams is a 5’11”, 165 lb. prospect with offers from Arkansas, Cincinnati, Illinois, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Pitt, Tennessee, and West Virginia, among others. To 247 Sports he’s a 4-star, the #10 cornerback, and the #84 player in his class.

Chris Green – LB – Toledo (OH) Central Catholic: Green is a 6’0″, 226 lb. prospect with offers from Bowling Green and Toledo. As a sophomore in 2012, he had 96 tackles, 5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. To 247 Sports he’s a 4-star, the #3 inside linebacker, and the #163 overall player for 2015. There’s at least one regular visitor to TTB who’s dying for Green to be offered by Michigan, but I’m not as sold on him as an elite prospect.

Damien Harris – RB – Berea (KY) Madison Southern: Harris is a 5’10”, 197 lb. prospect with offers from Florida, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Tennessee, among others. As a sophomore in 2012, he had 160 carries for 1,911 yards and 37 touchdowns. He also camped at Michigan last summer – where he earned an offer – and visited for the 2012 game against Michigan State, so he’s familiar with the school and has named Michigan his leader on several occasions.  247 Sports has ranked him a 4-star, the #10 running back, and the #90 overall prospect for his class.

Anthony Herbert – OG – Lapeer (MI) East: Herbert is a 6’4″, 310 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

Justin Hilliard – LB – Cincinnati (OH) St. Xavier: Hilliard is a 6’2″, 225 lb. prospect with offers from Arkansas, Miami, Michigan State, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Penn State, and South Carolina, among others. As a sophomore in 2012, he had 65 tackles, 7 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 1 forced fumble. With his size and athleticism, I think he could play any of the three linebacker positions at Michigan, depending on how he fills out.

Tyree Jackson – QB – Muskegon (MI) Mona Shores: Jackson is a 6’4″, 173 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. As a sophomore in 2012, he completed 116/209 passes for 1,806 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 4 touchdowns.

Harrison Johnson – CB – Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison: Johnson is a 5’10”, 170 lb. prospect with an offer from Illinois.

Tyree Kinnel – S – Huber Heights (OH) Wayne: Kinnel is a 6’0″, 190 lb. prospect for with offers from Arkansas and Kentucky.  He has visited Michigan numerous times last fall and this spring.  Wayne produced a couple Michigan commits a few years ago – brothers Terrence and Terry Talbott, who both departed early – and current Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller.

Evan Mallory – OG – Brownsburg (IN) Brownsburg: Mallory is a 6’5″, 295 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

Alex Malzone – QB – Birmingham (MI) Brother Rice: Malzone is a 6’2″, 185 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. As a sophomore backup in 2012, he had 500 yards passing for 7 touchdowns.

Jimmy Martin – LB – Maitland (FL) Christian: Martin is a 5’11”, 203 lb. prospect with an offer from Florida International. He has visited Michigan a couple times already and expressed strong interest in getting an offer. His sister plays water polo for the Wolverines.

Osa Masina – LB – Salt Lake City (UT) Brighton: Masina is a 6’4″, 207 lb. prospect with offers from BYU, Michigan, Oklahoma, UCLA, Utah, and Wisconsin, among others. Utah is the presumed leader, but Michigan has pulled a couple kids out of Utah recently (Sione Houma, Bryan Mone), so their presence may help in his recruitment.

Anthony McKee – LB – Columbus (OH) Walnut Ridge: McKee is a 6’2″, 190 lb. prospect with offers from Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, and a few MAC schools. As a sophomore in 2012, he had 116 tackles, 3 sacks, 2 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries. Michigan pursued a 2013 wide receiver from his high school (Rob Wheelwright) who picked Wisconsin.

Gabe Megginson – OG – Jacksonville (IN) Jacksonville: Megginson is a 6’5″, 295 lb. prospect with an offer from Akron.

Tyrone Miller – S – Saline (MI) Saline: Miller is a 6’0″, 165 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. He played at Ann Arbor (MI) Pioneer in 2012 but is transferring to Saline for his junior year.

Jaye Miner – S – Wesley Chapel (FL) Wiregrass Ranch: Miner is a 6’3″, 185 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. As a sophomore in 2012, he had 53 tackles, 3 pass breakups, and 1 sack.

David Moorman – OT – Northville (MI) Northville: Moorman is a 6’5″, 275 lb. prospect with an offer from Central Michigan. He looks like a future offensive guard to me, but I do think he’ll get some bigger offers than CMU.

LaMont Ragland – DT – Dayton (OH) Jefferson: Ragland is a 6’1″, 260 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

Romello Ross – CB – Detroit (MI) Western International: Ross is a 5’10”, 170 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. He also visited Michigan back in the fall.

Jon Runyan, Jr. – OG – Philadelphia (PA) St. Joseph’s: Runyan is a 6’4″, 250 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. His father Jon was an All-American offensive tackle at Michigan and then played for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Tyson Smith – CB – Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary’s: Smith is a 5’11”, 175 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. He attends the alma mater of Michigan sophomore linebacker James Ross.

Kyonta Stallworth – OG – St. Clair Shores (MI) South Lake: Stallworth is a 6’4″, 265 lb. prospect with offers from Florida and UCLA. 247 Sports ranks him as a 4-star, the #16 offensive tackle, and the #171 overall player.

Elijah Taylor – DT – Cincinnati (OH) Moeller: Taylor is a 6’3″, 250 lb. prospect with offers from Illinois, Michigan State, and West Virginia. 247 Sports ranks him as a 4-star, the #13 defensive tackle, and the #130 player overall.

Garrett Taylor – CB – Richmond (VA) St. Christopher’s: Taylor is a 6’1″, 180 lb. prospect with offers from Clemson, Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Stanford, Virginia, and Virginia Tech, among others. He’s the teammate of highly touted defensive end/linebacker Ricky DeBerry, and both play in the same league as 2014 Michigan quarterback commit Wilton Speight.

Jared Thomas – OG – Indianapolis (IN) Cathedral: Thomas is a 6’3″, 240 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

Tyriq Thompson – S – Detroit (MI) King: Thompson is a 6’1″, 200 lb. prospect with an offer from Illinois. This will be his first year playing ball in Michigan after moving from Missouri. Thompson is the son of former Michigan Wolverines safety Clarence Thompson.

Justin Tranquill – S – Fort Wayne (IN) Carroll: Tranquill is a 5’11”, 175 lb. prospect with an offer from Toledo. His older brother Drue, a 2014 prospect, also camped.

Jon Wassink – QB – Grand Rapids (MI) South Christian: Wassink is a 6’2″, 190 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. As a sophomore in 2012, he had 2,777 passing yards, 820 rushing yards, 24 passing touchdowns, and 9 rushing touchdowns.

Mike Williams – DT – Alliance (OH) Alliance: Williams is a 6’4″, 268 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. As a sophomore in 2012, he had 84 tackles, 4 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles. Class of 2013 safety Dymonte Thomas came from Alliance, but attended Marlington High School.

Tyler Woodley – CB – Powder Springs (GA) McEachern: Woodley is a 5’11”, 174 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. He’s the teammate of Edoga (see above) and a cousin of former Michigan defensive end/current Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley.

Danil Young – CB – Grandville (MI) Grandville: Young is a 5’10”, 165 lb. prospect with a lone offer from Ohio. He also plays quarterback, but due to his lack of size, he’ll probably end up on defense.

2016 PROSPECTS
Chris Daniels – DE – Muskegon (MI) Mona Shores: Daniels is a 6’4″, 240 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

Elijah Deveaux – WR – Charlotte (NC) Christian: Deveaux is a 6’1″, 185 lb. prospect with an offer from Mississippi State. As a freshman in 2012, he had 400 rushing yards, 6 touchdowns, and a defensive touchdown. His father played for Pitt, who is the early leader despite not having offered.

Messiah DeWeaver – QB – Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison: DeWeaver is a 6’2″, 180 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

Clifton Duck – CB – Matthews (NC) Butler: Duck is a 5’9″, 145 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. He’s the teammate of 2013 Michigan cornerback signee Channing Stribling.

Matt Falcon – RB – Southfield (MI) Southfield: Falcon is a 6’1″, 200 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.  He played on Southfield’s varsity team as a freshman and is a teammate of 2014 Michigan defensive end commit Lawrence Marshall. Some analysts believe Falcon will be the top in-state player for the 2016 class.

Desmond Fitzpatrick – WR – Farmington Hills (MI) Harrison: Fitzpatrick is a 5’11”, 165 lb. prospect with a lone offer from Indiana. He attends the alma mater of Michigan sophomore tight end Devin Funchess and defensive end Mario Ojemudia, and he will probably be one of the top few in-state prospects for his class.

Kentrail Moran – RB – O’Fallon (IL) O’Fallon: Moran is a 5’10”, 180 lb. prospect with a lone offer from Northern Illinois. As a freshman in 2012, he had 700 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns, along with 248 receiving yards and 1 touchdown. He also claims a 4.4 forty.

Isaac Nauta – DE – Buford (GA) Buford: Nauta is a 6’5″, 240 lb. prospect with offers from Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, and Virginia Tech, among others. He was Michigan’s first offer in the 2016 class.

Conner O’Donnell – WR – Huntersville (NC) SouthLake Christian: O’Donnell is a 6’0″, 170 lb. prospect with offers from Akron, Mississippi State, and UCLA; he actually committed to Mississippi State back in December. As a freshman in 2012, he had 38 catches for 919 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Patrice Rene – CB – Ottawa (Canada) St. Peter’s: Rene is a 6’1″, 180 lb. prospect with an offer from Akron. He plans to move to the United States to hone his skills and attempt to earn more scholarship opportunities.

Tommy Roush – OG – Petoskey (MI) Petoskey: Roush is a 6’4″, 270 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. He qualified for the national junior Olympics in the shotput last year.

Erik Swenson – OT – Downers Grove (IL) North: Swenson is a 6’7″, 285 lb. prospect with offers from Illinois, Michigan, Northwestern, Notre Dame, and Ohio State. Michigan is the presumed leader in his recruitment.

Lucas Thompson – CB – Grand Rapids (MI) Christian: Thompson is a 5’11”, 170 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

Robert Washington – RB – Huntersville (NC) SouthLake Christian: Washington is a 5’11”, 190 lb. prospect with offers from Arizona State, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Syracuse, and UCLA; he committed to Mississippi State back in November. As a freshman in 2012, he had 89 carries for 1,017 yards and 14 touchdowns. He visited Michigan a couple weeks ago and is coming back with teammate O’Donnell (see above) for camp.