Nightly Roundup: May 12, 2019

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12May 2019
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J.J. McCarthy, Wolverine

La Grange Park (IL) Nazareth Academy QB J.J. McCarthy (image via Hudl)

La Grange Park (IL) Nazareth Academy quarterback J.J. McCarthy committed to Michigan on an unofficial visit to Ann Arbor Saturday. He picked the Wolverines over offers from Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Tennessee, and Texas A&M, among others.

McCarthy is 6’2″, 180 lbs. He claims a 4.87 forty, a 4.47 shuttle, and a 30″ vertical. As a sophomore in 2018, he completed 182/240 passes for 3,448 yards, 39 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions.

RANKINGS
ESPN: N/A
Rivals: N/A
247 Sports: 4-star, 95 grade, #2 pro-style QB, #19 overall

Hit the jump for more on McCarthy’s commitment.

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11May 2019
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2019 Season Countdown: #104 Jack Stewart

Jack Stewart (image via Detroit News)

Name: Jack Stewart
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 280 lbs.
High school: New Canaan (CT) New Canaan
Position: Offensive tackle
Class: Freshman
Jersey number: N/A
Last year: Stewart was a senior in high school. He made 31 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, and 1 fumble recovery on defense.
TTB Rating: 69

Stewart was a standout for New Canaan over the past couple seasons but arrives at Michigan with very little fanfare, as playing in Connecticut is not often considered noteworthy. He did, however, finish the cycle as a respectably rated 3-star, the #43 offensive tackle, and #574 overall.

Stewart signed in December but won’t arrive on campus until this summer, and he has some qualities to work on in the meantime. He needs to reshape his body a little bit, and he will also need to work on his technique – all standard fare for most incoming freshmen. Stewart seems to me to be the most likely incoming freshman to redshirt.

Prediction: Redshirt

10May 2019
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Nightly Update: May 10, 2019

Rashan Gary (image via Packers)

CBS Sports says Rashan Gary will need a “redshirt year” to get acclimated to the NFL and his new position (LINK).

Michigan made the top five for 2020 Oak Park (MI) Oak Park offensive guard Justin Rogers:

9May 2019
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J.J. McCarthy (image via Hudl)

2020

A.J. Henning – WR – Frankfort (IL) Lincoln-Way East: Henning is a 5’10”, 175-pounder with offers from Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame, and Ohio State, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #15 wide receiver, and #77 overall. He claims a 4.46 forty, a 4.08 shuttle, and a 37″ vertical. All six of his crystal ball predictions are for Notre Dame.

2021

J.J. McCarthy – QB – La Grange Park (IL) Nazareth Academy: McCarthy is a 6’2″, 180 lb. prospect with offers from Michigan, Northwestern, Ohio State, and Wisconsin, among others. He’s a 247 Sports 4-star, the #2 pro-style quarterback, and #19 overall. His crystal ball predictions are 100% in favor of the Wolverines.