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Preview of 2019 In-State Recruiting: #1-5

Logan Brown (image via The D Zone)

I’m going to do things a little bit differently for 2019 than I have before. I started off this series several years ago just listing the big-time prospects within the state, and then I tweaked that by doing my own rankings the last couple classes. While I prefer doing my own rankings, the truth is that I just don’t have the time at this juncture to watch the film and go through the process of ranking each player. Therefore, I’m just going to run through the top players in the 247 Composite with my analysis of their abilities and recruitment. I don’t think my own personal rankings generate enough buzz or eyeballs to warrant making that extra effort

1. Devontae Dobbs – OT – Belleville (MI) Belleville
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 270 lbs.
Notable offers: Alabama, Clemson, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State
Commitment: Uncommitted
247 Composite: 5-star, #1 OT, #9 overall
Analysis: Dobbs is athletic enough to play tackle at the next level, but the question with him is whether he will have the combination of length and bulk to play on the outside in college. It’s not impossible to succeed as a 6’4″ offensive tackle, but usually those guys are taller and longer. If tackle doesn’t work, he could be an excellent pulling guard because of his athleticism. But based on what I’ve seen, I think he’s ranked too highly at #9 overall.

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Video: Amazon Prime’s “All or Nothing” trailer

The Amazon Prime series that I was expecting to be released shortly after the new year finally has a release date: April 6.

The @UMichFootball experience changes you. #AllorNothing: The Michigan Wolverines kicks off April 6, only on Prime Video. pic.twitter.com/1YHNkFwgUP

— Prime Video (@PrimeVideo) March 20, 2018

Visitors: March 23-25, 2018

Carrollton (GA) Carrollton OG Ty Murray (image via Hudl)

2019

Karsen Barnhart – OT – Paw Paw (MI) Paw Paw: Barnhart is a 6’4″, 282 lb. prospect with offers from Arizona State, Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State, and Nebraska, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #46 offensive tackle, and #427 overall. Right now all six Crystal Ball predictions are in favor of the Spartans.

Michael Fletcher – DE – Flint (MI) Carman-Ainsworth: Fletcher is a 6’6″, 240-pounder. He has offers from Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Michigan State, and Wisconsin, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #28 strongside end, and #352 overall. Right now his Crystal Ball situation is 57% for Michigan State, 43% for Michigan.

Rod Heard – CB – Farmington Hills (MI) Harrison: Heard is 5’10”, 170 lbs. and committed to Northwestern last week. He’s a 3-star, the #89 cornerback, #918 overall, and #24 in the state. It’s unclear if he still plans to visit after his recent commitment.

Marcus Hicks – DE – Wichita (KS) Northwest: Hicks is a 6’5″, 236 lb. prospect with offers from Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Oklahoma, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #15 weakside end, and #255 overall. He actually visited March 18 into March 19, but he was supposed to visit later in the week, which is why I put him on this list. As a junior in 2017, he put up 63 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, and 10 sacks. Right now 100% of the Crystal Ball picks are for Oklahoma.

Hit the jump for several more visitors.

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Recruiting Update: March 19, 2018

Orange (CA) Lutheran TE Ethan Rae (image via 247 Sports)

COMMITMENT

Reno (NV) Damonte Ranch quarterback Cade McNamara committed to Michigan (LINK).

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2019

Apopka (FL) Wekiva cornerback Renardo Green was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’0″, 170 lb. prospect with offers from Florida, Miami, and North Carolina, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #34 cornerback, and #404 overall.

Greenwich (CT) Brunswick wide receiver Cornelius Johnson was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’3″, 195-pounder with offers from Boston College, Notre Dame, and Pitt, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #73 wide receiver, and #762 overall. As a junior in 2017, he caught 22 passes for 361 yards and 6 touchdowns. He has camped at Michigan before, but his leader was thought to be Notre Dame.

Malvern (PA) Malvern Prep linebacker Keith Maguire, Jr. was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’2″, 215 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame, and Ohio State, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #27 outside linebacker, and #425 overall.

Hit the jump for several more offers and some other tidbits.

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Cade McNamara, Wolverine

Reno (NV) Damonte Ranch QB Cade McNamara

Reno (NV) Damonte Ranch quarterback Cade McNamara committed to Michigan on Friday evening. A recent decommit from Notre Dame, he also chose the Wolverines over offers from Alabama, Georgia, and USC.

McNamara is 6’1″, 187 lbs. and claims a 4.8 forty. As a junior in 2017, he completed 225/384 passes for 3,470 yards, 44 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. Overall, he has thrown for 9,089 yards, 107 touchdowns, and 29 interceptions as a three-year starter.

RATINGS
ESPN: 3-star, 78 grade, #8 pocket passer, #296 overall
Rivals: 4-star, #9 pro-style QB
247 Sports: 4-star, 90 grade, #9 pro-style QB, #302 overall

Hit the jump for more on McNamara.

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