Final TTB Ratings for 2017

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24Apr 2017
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Final TTB Ratings for 2017

James Hudson III is the biggest riser in the Final TTB Ratings

SITE NEWS: First of all, Mike scored an interview with former Michigan tight end Bennie Joppru, so head on over to the message board to suggest some questions (LINK). Second, we have 49 avatars uploaded right now, so when one more user feels frisky, we’ll have the drawing for the $50 Amazon gift card.

It takes a while to review 30 recruits’ senior film, not to mention the time to try to piece it all together. So a couple months after National Signing Day, here I offer the final TTB Ratings for the class of 2017.

A note on the ratings: These are Michigan-specific ratings, so a guy who would be an instant starter at Eastern Michigan might not be quite so much of an individual standout playing against Michigan’s opponents . . . and he might even have a hard time getting on the field over some other Wolverines. It’s tricky trying to determine how the depth chart will shake out over the next three to five years, but I’m here for the heavy lifting. For more of an explanation, check out this page here (LINK).

Hit the jump for the Final TTB Ratings in the class of 2017.

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22Apr 2017
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The 2017 Season Countdown is Coming

It has been a yearly tradition ’round these parts to count down to the season with a full accounting of every scholarship player and several walk-ons. This year will be no different. In the coming weeks, you will see a countdown of roughly 100 Michigan football players, from least important to most important for 2017 team success. Here’s a link to last year’s countdown, if you’re interested (LINK).

This is my annual caveat: The countdown looks at players from a perspective of value, so a good player at a deep position may not be ranked as high as high as an equally good player in a shallow position. Michigan doesn’t have many options at safety this year, so that bumps up the importance of the top few guys. On the other hand, there are a bunch of wide receivers available – none of whom have really separated themselves – so their value dips a bit.

Feel free to make your case for your guy(s) here.

The countdown begins on May 1, 2017.

21Apr 2017
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Visitors: April 17-23, 2017

Shayne Simon (image via NJ.com)

UPDATE: Posting has been light over the past couple days due to unforeseen difficulties. Thanks to Michael for his spring optimism post yesterday (LINK). Also, we’re up to 43 avatars uploaded, so once 7 more of you attach a picture, I’ll be doing a $50 Amazon gift card drawing. Also also, you might want to keep an eye on the message board, as umbig11 is posting tidbits there about the MSU troubles (LINK) and other developments.

2018

Gemon Green – CB – DeSoto (TX) DeSoto: Green is a 6’2″, 165 lb. prospect with offers from Colorado, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, and TCU, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #32 cornerback, and #341 overall. UPDATE: Green committed (LINK).

German Green – CB – DeSoto (TX) DeSoto: This Green is a 6’2″, 168 lb. prospect with offers from Colorado, Houston, Michigan, and Oklahoma State, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #84 cornerback, and #932 overall. He has six predictions in right now, all for Michigan. Gemon and German Green are twins, and Brandon Brown of The Wolverine has been warning of the potential for both of them to commit to Michigan soon. UPDATE: This Green committed, too (LINK).

Shayne Simon – S – Jersey City (NJ) St. Peter’s Prep: Simon is a 6’3″, 210 lb. prospect with offers from Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, and Stanford, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #9 outside linebacker, and #179 overall. He has just two picks in right now, both for Michigan.

 

2019

Steele Chambers – LB – Roswell (GA) Blessed Trinity: Chambers is a 6’0″, 210 lb. running back/linebacker with offers from Michigan, North Carolina, and Vanderbilt.

This was originally posted on April 18, 2017.