Six Things to Watch in the 2016 U.S. Army All-American Bowl

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9Jan 2016
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Six Things to Watch in the 2016 U.S. Army All-American Bowl

Dylan Crawford could be Michigan’s next commit

COMMITMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Michigan has a couple targets who will be announcing their college commitment at the game. While it’s always fun to watch any recruits commit, because weird things tend to happen, Wolverines fans have some stake in watching. Here are the relevant announcements to watch:

  • Donnie Corley – WR – Detroit (MI) King: Several teams have been in the mix for Corley, including Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, and Tennessee. Lately, Michigan State and Ohio State seem to have pulled ahead of the pack. There are some rumors that OSU is holding out for Florida wideout Binjimen Victor, so Michigan State is a strong contender. Announcement will be during the 3rd quarter.
  • Dylan Crawford – WR – Rancho Santa Margarita (CA) Catholic: Crawford was high on Michigan early in the process, but things seemed to fall off when friends Theo Howard and K.J. Costello committed elsewhere. Costello, a Stanford commit, was Crawford’s QB this past year. Crawford was waiting for an Oregon offer, got one, and then saw his spot supposedly get taken. Michigan might not have started out #1 on his list, but it’s not a bad backup plan. Announcement will be during the 1st quarter.
  • Isaac Nauta – TE – Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy: Nauta was Michigan’s first offer in the 2016 class (back when Brady Hoke was the head coach), and eventually he committed to Florida State. Since that time, FSU stole a possible Michigan lean in TE Naseir Upshur, and now Nauta seems poised to commit to his home-state Georgia Bulldogs. Nauta has family in Michigan and would be a better fit in a Jim Harbaugh offense than virtually anywhere else in the country, but it sounds like he wants to stay close to home. Announcement will be during the 4th quarter.

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9Jan 2016
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2016 U.S. Army All-American Bowl rosters

Brandon Peters. It was nice of Adrien Brody to show up for the ceremony, too.

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl will be played on January 9, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. EST. It will be broadcast on NBC. Michigan has a few commits playing in the game, along with the potential for a few more.

EAST
Josh Brown – DE – NC (Florida State)
Brian Burns – DE – FL
Cam Chambers – WR – NJ (Michigan State)
Ben Cleveland – OG – GA (Georgia)
Jacob Eason – QB – WA (Georgia)
Matt Farniok – OT – SD
Jordan Fuller – S – NJ
Mecole Hardman – S – GA
Jake Hausmann – TE – OH (Ohio State)
Michael Jordan – OT – MI (Ohio State)
Tommy Kraemer – OT – OH (Notre Dame)
Dexter Lawrence – DT – NC (Clemson)
Austin Mack – WR – IN (Ohio State)
Trayvon Mullen – CB – FL
Isaac Nauta – TE – FL*
Shaquille Quarterman – LB – FL (Miami)
Demetris Robertson – WR – GA
Janarius Robinson – DE – FL (Florida State)
Binjimen Victor – WR – FL
Clark Yarbrough – OT – VA (Stanford)
Malek Young – CB – FL

WEST
Devin Asiasi – TE – CA
Donnie Corley – WR – MI
K.J. Costello – QB – CA (Stanford)
Dylan Crawford – WR – CA*
Tren’Davian Dickson – WR – TX (Baylor)
Camilo Eifler – LB – CA (Washington)
Jordan Elliott – DT – TX (Michigan)
Simi Fehoko – WR – UT (Stanford)
Erick Fowler – DE – TX
Daelin Hayes – LB – MI (Notre Dame)
Lavert Hill – CB – MI
Jack Jones – CB – CA
Mique Juarez – LB – CA
Caleb Kelly – LB – CA
Xavier Kelly – DE – KS (Clemson)
Josh King – DE – IL (Michigan State)
David Long, Jr. – CB – CA
Justin Madubuike – DE – TX
Vavae Malepeai – RB – HI (Oregon)
Frank Martin II – OT – CA (USC)
Byron Murphy – CB – AZ
Michael Onwenu – OG – MI (Michigan)
Shea Patterson – QB – FL (Ole Miss)
Brandon Peters – QB – IN (Michigan)
Curtis Robinson – LB – TX (Stanford)
Chanse Sylvie – S – LA
Cole Van Lanen – OT – WI (Wisconsin)
Demetric Vance – S – MI (Michigan State)

Players who could or will be announcing during the game:

Ross Blacklock – DT – TX
Donnie Corley – WR – MI
Javon McKinley – WR – CA
Isaac Nauta – TE – GA
Binjimen Victor – WR – FL

8Dec 2015
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Rivals 250 for 2016 updated

Brandon Peters made a big leap in the new rankings

Rivals updated its top 250 for 2016 (LINK) after doing just the top 100 yesterday (LINK). Movement for Michigan commits since the last update in August:

  • Ahmir Mitchell fell from #102 to #111
  • Brandon Peters jumped from #242 to #140
  • Michael Onwenu dropped from #83 to #157
  • Carlo Kemp fell from #203 to #215
  • Erik Swenson dropped from #115 to #223
  • Brad Hawkins dropped from #224 to #231
  • Ron Johnson fell from #222 to off the list

Hit the jump for the full listing.

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14Oct 2015
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Visitors: Michigan vs. Michigan State

Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy tight end Isaac Nauta is one of many elite players scheduled to be in town.

I have shortened down some of the writeups this week for the sheer number of prospects visiting. It’s a huge recruiting opportunity for Michigan.

2016
Korey Banks – WR – Tyrone (GA) Sandy Creek: Banks committed to North Carolina in July after being offered by the Wolverines. He unofficially visited in the spring and reportedly had a great visit, but the Tarheels pulled him in, anyway. Michigan was initially recruiting him as a wide receiver, although he could also play cornerback.

Donnie Corley – WR – Detroit (MI) King: Corley said he will probably make it. He is strongly considering both Michigan and Michigan State, so it would make sense for him to check out the game.

Dylan Crawford – WR – Rancho Santa Margarita (CA) Catholic: This is Crawford’s official visit.

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26Aug 2015
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Rivals 250 for 2016 updated

Ben Bredeson

Rivals updated their top 250 players for the 2016 class today (LINK). A few changes for Michigan commits:

– Ben Bredeson dropped from #49 to #60
– Michael Onwenu jumped from #191 to #83
– Erik Swenson dropped from #103 to #115
– Ron Johnson dropped from #109 to #222
– Brad Hawkins dropped from #206 to #224
– Brandon Peters dropped from #229 to #242

Beyond the jump are all the Michigan offerees on the list:
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