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Highlights: Stars of the National Championship Game

Michigan and Alabama don’t always cross paths in recruiting, so I wanted to go back and watch highlights of some of the stars of Monday’s national championship game. So here are a few of the guys who really stood out for Alabama and Ohio State.

Devonta Smith – WR – Amite (LA) Amite: Smith was a 4-star, the #9 wide receiver, and #62 overall in the 2017 class.

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Goodbye, Nick Eubanks

HIGH SCHOOL
Eubanks attended Fort Lauderdale (FL) American Heritage, a program pretty well known for producing college prospect. He was a 3-star, the #15 tight end, and #344 overall in the class of 2016. Michigan secured his commitment late in the process, and he was one of three tight ends in that class, joining Sean McKeon and Devin Asiasi. I gave Eubanks a TTB Rating of 44 (LINK), largely because I thought Asiasi (a 92 rating) and McKeon (77) would push him out.

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All-Time Season Passing Touchdown Leaders

Here’s a look at the top passing touchdown leaders for any single season in Michigan history:

1. 25 – Elvis Grbac (1991)
2. 25 – Chad Henne (2004)
3. 24 – John Navarre (2003)
4. 23 – Chad Henne (2005)
5. 23 – Shea Patterson (2019)
6. 22 – Chad Henne (2006)
7. 22 – Chad Henne (2018)
8. 21 – Elvis Grbac (1990)
9. 21 – John Navarre (2002)
10. 21 – Devin Gardner (2013)
11. 20 – Tom Brady (1999)
12. 20 – Jake Rudock (2015)
13. 20 – Denard Robinson (2011)
14. 19 – John Navarre (2001)
15. 18 – Jim Harbaugh (1985)
16. 18 – Drew Henson (2000)
17. 18 – Denard Robinson (2010)
18. 18 – Wilton Speight (2016)
19. 17 – Rick Leach (1978)
20. 17 – Elvis Grbac (1992)
21. 17 – Todd Collins (1993)
22. 17 – Brian Griese (1997)
23. 17 – Chad Henne (2007)

It’s pretty impressive that Chad Henne, Michigan’s career leader in passing touchdowns, has all four of his seasons in the top seven in Michigan history.

Here are some Elvis Grbac to remind you of his exploits:

Basketball Highlights: Michigan 82, Minnesota 57

2021 Recruiting Update: January 8, 2021

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Da’Qualen “D.Q.” James – RB – Lancaster (TX) Lancaster: James is a 5’7″, 180 lb. prospect who’s committed to Hawaii. He did not sign during the early signing period, but Michigan has not extended an offer yet. He’s a 3-star, the #20 all-purpose back, and #1781 overall. As a senior in 2020, he ran the ball 82 times for 1,404 yards and 22 touchdowns. Personally, I know Michigan needs defensive tackles and cornerbacks, but aside from that, I don’t mind late additions of “athletes” who can come in and play a variety of positions.

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