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2023 Scholarship Count

Players are listed in order of remaining eligibility. With 93 scholarships allotted, Michigan is currently beyond its scholarship limit by 8. Meanwhile, 19 seniors are scheduled to graduate, so the 2024 class should have at least 19 players.

• Added DB Josh Wallace, who is transferring from UMass.
• Added K James Turner, who is transferring in from Louisville.
• Removed DB Damani Dent, who is transferring.
• Removed LB Nikhai Hill-Green, who is transferring to Charlotte.
• Removed DB R.J. Moten, who is transferring to Florida.
• Removed WR A.J. Henning, who is transferring to Northwestern.
• Added S Brandyn Hillman.
• Removed CB Jalen Perry, who is not on the spring roster.
• Re-added LB Michael Barrett, who announced he is returning for a sixth year of eligibility.
• Removed DE Mike Morris and CB D.J. Turner II, who are entering the NFL Draft.
• Removed DE Eyabi Okie, who is transferring to Charlotte
• Removed WR Andrel Anthony, who is transferring to Oklahoma.
• Re-added DT Cam Goode, who announced he is returning for a sixth year of eligibility.
• Removed LB Deuce Spurlock, who is transferring to Florida.

TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS ALLOTTED FOR 2023 = 93

Hit the jump for the breakdown by class.

Preview of 2024 In-State Recruiting: #1-5

1. C.J. Carr – QB – Saline (MI) Saline
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 195 lbs.
Notable offers: Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State
Commitment: Notre Dame
247 Composite: 4-star, #5 QB, #35 overall
Analysis: Carr is the grandson of former Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr and the son of former Michigan quarterback Jason Carr, so everyone expected him to pick Michigan. But he went to “The Dark Side” and committed to the Fighting Irish. Rivalries aside, Carr completed 226/339 passes (69%) for 2,697 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions as a junior in 2022. Considered a borderline 5-star prospect, he has good arm strength, excellent accuracy, and decent mobility. He will be a pocket quarterback at the college level. One noteworthy thing from watching his film is that he’s not working with superior athletes at Saline, so many of his throws are to receivers who are well covered.

Hit the jump for more.

2025 Recruiting Update: February 25, 2023

COMMITMENT

Buford (GA) Buford linebacker Mantrez Walker committed to Michigan (LINK).

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2025

Shamar Arnoux – CB – Roswell (GA) Centennial: Arnoux is a 6’0″, 165 lb. prospect with offers from Auburn, Florida State, LSU, and Tennessee, among others.

Dilan Battle – DT – Arlington (TX) Mansfield Timberview: Battle is a 6’2″, 315 lb. nose tackle prospect with offers from Miami, Texas, and Texas A&M. He said Michigan is “one of his dream schools” (LINK) so that’s good.

Dakorien Moore – WR – Duncanville (TX) Duncanville: Moore is a 6’0″, 180-pounder with offers from everywhere. He’s a 5-star, the #1 wideout, and #8 overall in the class of 2025. As a sophomore in 2022, he caught 44 passes for 764 yards and 6 touchdowns.

LaMason Waller III – WR – Hesperia (CA) Sultana: Waller is a 6’2″, 170 lb. athlete with offers from Georgia, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, and Washington, among others. He’s a 247 Sports 4-star, the #9 athlete, and #99 overall. He was committed to Washington at one point.

Kendrick Bell, Wolverine

Kansas City (MO) Park Hill quarterback Kendrick Bell committed to Michigan back in October of 2022. Again, as I was in the throes of football season, I did not have time to put together a commitment post, especially of a player nobody really thought was a Michigan-level prospect at the time. Of course, that runs in his family, since his brother Ronnie Bell was a basketball player and not much of a football prospect until Michigan hopped in with an offer. Kendrick picked Michigan over UMass and Northern Iowa.

Bell is listed at 6’3″ and 180 lbs. As a senior in 2022, Bell completed 224/339 passes (72%) for 3,570 yards and 37 touchdowns. He also ran for 670 yards and 10 touchdowns.

RANKINGS
ESPN: 3-star, 77 grade, #19 dual-threat QB
On3: 3-star, 88 grade, #25 ATH
Rivals: 3-star, 5.6 grade, #38 ATH
247 Sports: 3-star, 86 grade, #95 ATH

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Class of 2023 Senior Highlights: OT Evan Link

Washington (DC) Gonzaga offensive line product Evan Link is a 4-star, the #22 offensive tackle, and #269 overall in the 247 Composite rankings.