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2016 Aerial Assault QB Camp participants

Matawan (NJ) Old Bridge QB Artur Sitkowski (image via Maxpreps)

There will be a lot of campers descending on Ann Arbor for the Aerial Assault QB Camp on June 18, 2016. I have heard that some non-quarterbacks are attending the camp, so I’m not sure if they’ll be receiving targets or if they’re just visiting campus during that time. Regardless, I’ll list here some of the notable prospects attending the camp:

2017

• Highlands Ranch (CO) Valor Christian QB Dylan McCaffrey

2018

• Ft. Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas S Adetutu Daranijo
• Ft. Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas QB Beau Filicchio
• Matawan (NJ) Old Bridge QB Artur Sitkowski
• Prattville (AL) Prattville WR Cam Taylor
• Las Vegas (NV) Bishop Gorman QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson

2019

• Murrieta (CA) Valley QB Hank Bachmeier
• Southfield (MI) Southfield QB Sam Johnson III
• Highlands Ranch (CO) Valor Christian QB Luke McCaffrey
• Phoenix (AZ) Pinnacle QB Spencer Rattler

2021

• Suwanee (GA) North Gwinnett QB Aaron McLaughlin

Speakers/counselors include:

• Vanderbilt/Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler
• Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach John DiFilippo
• Former Michigan and NFL quarterback Elvis Grbac
• Former Michigan Heisman winner and NFL receiver Desmond Howard
• Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains
• Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Sean McVay
• Miami/Indianapolis Colts quarterback Stephen Morris
• Michigan/Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback/running back Denard Robinson
• Quarterback coach George Whitfield

Players with a Michigan offer are in bold.

2017 Recruiting Update: June 16, 2016

Leesburg (GA) Lee County fullback Tory Carter (image via Scout)

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2017

Leesburg (GA) Lee County fullback Tory Carter, an LSU commit, was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’2″, 255 lb. prospect who also has an offer from Troy. He’s a 247 Composite 3-star, the #3 fullback, and #1653 overall. Carter committed to LSU in May, but he’s visiting Ann Arbor this coming weekend, so he must have some interest. Michigan has also offered his 2018 teammate, linebacker/safety Otis Reese.

Fresno (CA) Central East cornerback Jaylon Johnson was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’0″, 177 lb. prospect with offers from Cal, Florida, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and USC, among others. He’s a 247 Composite 4-star, the #11 cornerback, and #98 overall. He claims a 4.55 forty and has been invited to The Opening. He’s a long, physical corner with good feet and hips.

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2016 Big Man Football Camp participants

Plantation (FL) American Heritage OT Tedarrell Slaton (image via 247 Sports)

Michigan is holding a camp for big men on June 18, and there are several high-profile guys heading to Ann Arbor. I’ll list some of the high-profile guys here.

2017

• Nashville (TN) Davidson OT Obinna Eze
• Plantation (FL) American Heritage OT Kai-Leon Herbert
• Plantation (FL) American Heritage OT Tedarrell Slaton
• Leesburg (GA) Lee County DT Aubrey Solomon

2018

• Oklahoma City (OK) McGuiness OT Owen Condon
• Dearborn (MI) Divine Child DE Aidan Hutchinson

2019

• Holland (MI) West Ottawa OT Bryan Johnson

Players with Michigan offers are in bold.

2016 Season Countdown: #80 Josh Metellus

Josh Metellus (image via Scout)

Name: Josh Metellus
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 195 lbs.
High school: Pembroke Pines (FL) Flanagan
Position: Safety
Class: Freshman
Jersey number: N/A
Last year: Metellus was a senior in high school (LINK). He made 50 tackles and 5.5 sacks.
Final TTB Rating: 71

Metellus was at one time a Georgia Southern commit who earned a Michigan offer at a satellite camp during the summer of 2015. Along with teammate Devin Gil – who was committed to Miami – he decommitted from his former team in favor of the Wolverines. Some believed that Michigan recruited Metellus and Gil in part to lure teammate and prized recruit Devin Bush, Jr., and I think there may be at least some truth to that. However, Metellus has some decent skills as a strong safety and isn’t without value.

I don’t think Metellus has a great chance to contribute this season. Michigan’s two starting safeties will be Delano Hill and Dymonte Thomas. Options behind them include sophomore Tyree Kinnel, freshman Khaleke Hudson, and potentially Jabrill Peppers or Jeremy Clark if an injury forced a position switch. Michigan might play Metellus in garbage time or on special teams just to gain him some experience for when Hill and Thomas graduate, but he shouldn’t be a major factor this season.

Prediction: Redshirt

Preview of 2017 In-State Recruiting: #16-20

Detroit (MI) Cass Tech CB Donovan Johnson (image via 247 Sports)

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This is the fourth installment of my take on the top prospects in the state of Michigan for the 2017 class. You can take a look back at #1-5 (LINK), #6-10 (LINK), and #11-15 (LINK) if you haven’t seen them already. Hit the jump for #16-20, including a couple guys from Muskegon and West Bloomfield you probably haven’t heard of unless you’re a hardcore recruiting follower. Enjoy!

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