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2022 Recruiting Update: February 1, 2021

DECOMMITMENT

Linebacker Tyler Martin decommitted from Michigan (LINK) and was promptly offered by Arizona, Don Brown’s new stomping grounds.

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2022

Bryan Allen, Jr. – S – Aledo (TX) Aledo: Allen is a 6’0″, 180 lb. prospect with offers from Auburn, LSU, Ohio State, Texas, and Texas A&M, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #5 safety, and #71 overall. As a sophomore in 2019, he recorded 122 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 3 fumble recoveries, 2 of which went for touchdowns. He attends the alma mater of Michigan offensive guard Chuck Filiaga.

Nicholas Anderson – WR – Katy (TX) Katy: Anderson is a 6’2″, 185-pounder with offers from Miami, Notre Dame, and Texas, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #62 wide receiver, and #428 overall. His two older brothers are defensive end Ryder Anderson (Ole Miss) and running back Rodney Anderson (Oklahoma/Cincinnati Bengals).

Chace Biddle – S – Garland (TX) Garland: Biddle is a 6’0″, 190 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas, and Texas A&M, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #8 safety, and #84 overall.

Elijah Davis – S – Auburndale (FL) Auburndale: Davis is a 6’1″ prospect with offers from Nebraska, Pitt, some directional Florida schools, and more. He’s currently unranked. Based on his film, he’s a very athletic player but somewhat raw.

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Tyler Martin, Ex-Wolverine

Acton (MA) Buckingham Browne & Nichols linebacker Tyler Martin decommitted from Michigan on Thursday evening. He had pledged to the Wolverines back in September 2020.

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George Rooks, Wolverine

Jersey City (NJ) St. Peter’s Prep defensive tackle George Rooks III committed to Michigan for the class of 2021 on Wednesday. He picked the Wolverines over offers from Alabama, Georgia, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Penn State, among others.

Rooks is listed at 6’4″ and 260 pounds and is the son of former Syracuse defensive lineman George Rooks, who played for the Orangemen from 1988-1991. During the former’s junior year in 2019, he made 71 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and 9.5 sacks.

RANKINGS
ESPN: 4-star, 83 grade, #22 DE, #208 overall
Rivals: 4-star, 5.8 grade, #14 SDE, #227 overall
247 Sports: 3-star, 88 grade, #30 DT

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Ronald Bellamy, Wolverine (again)

Former Michigan wide receiver Ron Bellamy is returning to Michigan as a football coach. Bellamy spent the last decade as the head coach at West Bloomfield High School.

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2022 Recruiting Update: January 25, 2021

Here’s a look at the current recruiting situation, with a special bonus update on the 2021 class.

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2021

Ike Iwunnah – DT – Garland (TX) Lakeview Centennial: Iwunnah is a 6’4″, 285 lb. prospect who committed to Colorado last week. He did not sign during the early signing period, so Michigan could still sway him in the next week or so before he is likely to sign. He’s a 3-star, the #66 DT, and #1187 overall.

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2022

Alfonzo Allen – CB – Hallandale (FL) Hallandale: Allen is a 6’1″, 180 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Clemson, Florida, and LSU, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #12 safety, and #170 overall.

Jordan Allen – CB – Lafayette (LA) Christian: Allen is a 5’11”, 182-pounder with offers from Arkansas, Miami, and Mississippi State, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #54 cornerback, and #550 overall.

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