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Final ESPN 300 for 2018

Mustapha Muhammad

ESPN released its final rankings for 2018 (LINK). Here’s the list from when it was released in April 2017 (LINK). Movement for Michigan commits:

• TE Mustapha Muhammad moved up from #46 to #42
• QB Joe Milton moved up from #124 to #119
• CB/S Myles Sims jumped from #157 to #137
• DE Aidan Hutchinson jumped from #276 to #193
• LB Cameron McGrone appeared at #206 after not being on the initial list
• LB Otis Reese dropped from #216 to #230
• RB Christian Turner dropped from #268 to being off the list

Hit the jump for the full list.

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Attractive Michigan Girl of the Week

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Michael Barrett, Wolverine

Valdosta (GA) Lowndes RB Michael Barrett (image via Valdosta Today)

Valdosta (GA) Lowndes quarterback/running back/slot receiver/safety Michael Barrett committed to Michigan on Tuesday night. He chose the Wolverines over offers from Florida State, Georgia Tech, and Nebraska, among others.

Barrett is listed at 6’0″ and 215 lbs. He claims a 4.43 forty on his Hudl page (hint: don’t trust that number), a 305 lb. bench, a 480 lb. squat, a 4.46 shuttle, and a 34″ vertical.

RANKINGS
ESPN: 3-star, 78 grade, #50 ATH
Rivals: 3-star ATH
247 Sports: 3-star, 86 grade, #69 ATH, #819 overall

Hit the jump for more on Barrett’s recruitment.

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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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