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Final Rivals 250 for 2018

Aidan Hutchinson

I posted a look at the final Rivals 100 yesterday (LINK). Here’s a look at the guys from #101-250 who have been offered by Michigan:

101. Jeremy Ruckert – TE – NJ (Ohio State)
103. Myles Sims – CB – GA (Michigan)
106. Jalen Hall – WR – CA
107. P.J. Mustipher – DT – MD (Penn State)
108. Stephon Wynn – DE – FL (Alabama)
109. Talanoa Hufanga – ATH – OR (USC)
112. Alontae Taylor – ATH – TN (Tennessee)
117. Alston Orji – LB – TX (Vanderbilt)
118. Coynis Miller – DT – AL (Auburn)
119. Tyler Shough – QB – AZ (Oregon)
120. Dyami Brown – WR – NC (North Carolina)
122. Zack Kuntz – TE – PA (Penn State)
124. Kalon Gervin – CB – MI (Michigan State)
125. Austin Osborne – WR – CA (Washington)
126. David Reese – LB – FL (Florida)
127. Mychale Salahuddin – RB – DC
128. Ronnie Perkins – DE – MO (Oklahoma)
129. Aidan Hutchinson – DE – MI (Michigan)
132. Jacob Copeland – WR – FL
135. Derrik Allen – S – GA (Notre Dame)
137. Trey Hill – OG – GA (Georgia)
138. Daniel Fa’alele – OT – FL (Minnesota)
139. Jacob Sirmon – QB – WA (Washington)
140. Jayson Oweh – DE – NJ (Penn State)
141. Nana Asiedu – OT – VA (Penn State)
142. Darrell Simpson – OT – TX (Oklahoma)
143. Max Wright – DE – TX (Texas A&M)
146. Matt Hill – WR – GA (Auburn)
149. Cameron Rising – QB – CA (Texas)
150. Joshua Moore – WR – TX
152. Trenton Gillison – TE – OH (Michigan State)
154. Marquan McCall – OG – MI (Kentucky)
155. Will Mallory – TE – FL (Miami)
156. Emil Ekiyor – OG – IN (Alabama)
160. Matt Jones – OG – NY (Ohio State)
162. Anthony Schwartz – WR – FL (Auburn)
164. Jahan Dotson – WR – PA (Penn State)
165. Aashari Crosswell – S – CA
167. Keondre Coburn – DT – TX (Texas)
168. Shayne Simon – S – NJ (Notre Dame)
169. Jayson Ademilola – DT – NJ (Notre Dame)
171. Trey Dean – S – GA (Florida)
172. Kearis Jackson – WR – GA (Georgia)
174. Kamryn Babb – WR – MO (Ohio State)
176. Xavier Williams – WR – FL (Alabama)
177. Amari Burney – ATH – FL (Florida)
179. Jashaun Corbin – RB – FL
181. Raymond Scott – LB – CA (USC)
183. Austin Fontaine – DT – MD (Maryland)
184. Elijah Moore – WR – TX (Ole Miss)
185. Christopher Smith – CB – GA (Georgia)
188. Michael Ezeike – TE – CA
190. Brian Hightower – WR – FL (Miami)
195. Cameron McGrone – LB – IN (Michigan)
200. Joe Milton – QB – FL (Michigan)
203. Quindarious Monday – S – GA (Auburn)
204. Noah Boykin – CB – DC (Maryland)
205. D’Shawn Jamison – CB – TX (Texas)
206. Bobby Brown – DE – TX (Alabama)
210. Atanza Vongor – S – TX (TCU)
211. Verdis Brown – C – FL (Illinois)
218. Keaontay Ingram – RB – TX (Texas)
221. Gurvan Hall – S – FL (Miami)
222. Bryce Thompson – ATH – SC (South Carolina)
223. Chris Murray – OG – CA (UCLA)
226. Elijah Wade – DE – NV
227. Josh Jobe – CB – CT (Alabama)
228. Jamien Sherwood – S – FL (Auburn)
230. Warren Ericsson – OG – GA (Georgia)
231. Master Teague – RB – TN (Ohio State)
237. Markese Stepp – RB – IN (USC)
239. Tavion Thomas – RB – OH (Oklahoma)
245. Damone Clark – LB – LA (LSU)
247. Tre’shaun Harrison – ATH – WA
248. Justin Mascoli – DE – GA (Clemson)
249. Alim McNeill – DT – NC (North Carolina State)

2019 Recruiting Update: January 23, 2018

Clinton Township (MI) Chippewa Valley LB Marcel Lewis (image via MLive)

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2019

Belleville (MI) Belleville cornerback Julian Barnett, a Michigan State commit, was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’1″, 186-pounder who claims a 4.41 forty, along with offers from Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Georgia, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Oregon, among others. Barnett could play corner or wide receiver at the next level. There has been much consternation from Michigan fans about why the Wolverines hadn’t offered earlier, and the pursuit has unfortunately begun after he committed to MSU in late December.

Lakeville (MN) North offensive tackle Bryce Benhart was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’7″, 285 lb. prospect with offers from Minnesota, Notre Dame, UCLA, and Wisconsin, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #43 offensive tackle, and #381 overall. The early expectation is that he will end up at Wisconsin.

Buford (GA) Buford running back Derrian Brown was offered by Michigan. He’s a 5’11”, 174 lb. prospect with offers from Auburn, Florida, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Oregon, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #13 running back, and #143 overall. Brown is a teammate of 2018 Michigan signee Christian Turner, which is quite a one-two punch in the backfield.

Hit the jump for a bunch of other new offers.

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Final Rivals 100 for 2018

Otis Reese (image via Field St. Forum)

Rivals finalized the rankings for the 2018 class (LINK). Here’s a look at the players on the list who were offered by Michigan throughout the cycle:

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Casey Hughes, Wolverine

Casey Hughes (image via Zimbio)

Utah defensive back Casey Hughes has decided to transfer to Michigan as a graduate transfer for the 2018 season.

Hughes is 6’0″, 185 lbs. and started at cornerback for the Utes in 2017, when he made 35 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 pass breakup. He made 6 tackles and 1 forced fumble as a backup in 2015 and 2016 combined. He redshirted as a freshman in 2014. He has run 4.44 and 4.47 forties during his time at Utah.

As a high school recruit in the class of 2014, Hughes was a 247 Composite 3-star, the #126 cornerback, and #1595 overall. He had offers from Colorado, Nevada, Oregon State, UNLV, and Utah State, among others.

Hughes is known as a good tackler and tough player. He is expected to play nickel safety. There have been rumors since the season’s end that Michigan’s coaching staff was not happy with the safety position this past season, particularly in pass coverage. Hughes may be able to help with that as an obvious passing down substitution, and he could provide depth on the outside. However, he’s unlikely to become a starting corner since Michigan has two very good corners already in David Long and Lavert Hill.

Vincent Gray, Wolverine

Rochester (MI) Adams cornerback Vincent Gray committed to Michigan on Sunday during his official visit to Ann Arbor. He had previously been committed to Missouri and had other offers from Cal, Kentucky, Oregon, Purdue, and Virginia, among others.

Gray is 6’2″ and 180 lbs. and claims a 4.76 forty. He also claims a 4.26 shuttle and a 33″ vertical.

RATINGS
ESPN: 3-star, 76 grade, #82 CB
Rivals: 3-star, #56 CB
247 Sports: 3-star, 86 grade, #67 CB, #689 overall

Hit the jump for more on Gray’s commitment.

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