Andrew “A.J.” Dennis – OG – Mount Pleasant (MI) Mount Pleasant: Dennis is a 6’4″, 275 lb. prospect with offers from Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #30 interior offensive lineman, and #573 overall. Dennis is visiting on Monday, March 6.
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.
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.
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.
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