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2024 Season Countdown: #114 Luke Hamilton

Name: Luke Hamilton
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 290 lbs.
High school: Avon (OH) Avon
Position: Offensive guard
Class: Freshman
Jersey number: N/A
Last year: Hamilton was a senior in high school (LINK).
TTB Rating: 49

Hamilton committed to Michigan back in November of 2022, right around when Michigan beat Ohio State for the second time in a row. His pledge came the day after the victory over the Buckeyes, which was probably a little extra special for him since his home state team did not offer, but the rivals Wolverines did. He finished the cycle ranked as a 3-star, the #26 interior offensive lineman, and #406 overall.

As a freshman offensive lineman, it’s difficult to get on the field, anyway. And even though Michigan is replacing its top six linemen, there are a lot of guys in the stable. Additionally, Hamilton was not an early enrollee . . . and furthermore, I’m not convinced that Hamilton has the requisite athleticism to play for what has turned out to be a very solid offensive line-producing program. He plays somewhat high with a narrow base, and those guys tend to struggle. I expect him to redshirt a freshman and maybe we’ll see in the 2025 spring game how much he has come along.

Prediction: Redshirt

2026 Recruiting Update: May 10, 2024

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2026

Suwanee (GA) Peachtree Ridge cornerback Dorian Barney was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’1″, 170-pounder with offers from Alabama, Georgia, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Oregon, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #5 cornerback, and #42 overall in the class.

Frisco (TX) Heritage wide receiver Tatum Bell, Jr. was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’0″, 180 lb. prospect with offers from Houston, Minnesota, Oklahoma State, and TCU, among others. Ranked as a 3-star, the #56 wide receiver, and #378 overall, he’s the son of former Oklahoma State and NFL running back Tatum Bell, a 2nd round pick back in 2004 who played for the Broncos and Lions. He was another in a long line of “Literally Any Shanahan Running Back Can Run for 1,000 Yards,” a list that includes Terrell Davis, Olandis Gary, and Mike Anderson.

Panama City (FL) Bay tight end Javar Bowden was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’5″, 185-pounder who may or may not eventually be a tight end; perhaps he’ll just be a jumbo receiver in college. He’s a 3-star, the #16 tight end, and #330 overall with offers from Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, and Mississippi State, among others.

Hit the jump for more.

2025 Recruiting Update: May 8, 2024

COMMITMENT

Franklin (MI) Groves offensive tackle Avery Gach committed to Michigan (LINK).

Oak Park (IL) Fenwick defensive lineman Nate Marshall committed to Michigan (LINK).

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2025

Fishers (IN) Fishers wide receiver JonAnthony Hall was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’1″, 170 lb. prospect with offers from Indiana, Northwestern, Purdue, and Stanford, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #72 wide receiver, and #460 overall.

Valdosta (GA) Valdosta running back Todd Robinson was offered by Michigan. He stands 5’11” and weighs 195 pounds. The 3-star, #37 running back, and #448 overall player also has offers from Alabama, Georgia, Florida State, and Tennessee, among others. He runs a 10.93 in the 100 meters and he both ran and passed for 1,000+ yards as a junior in 2023.

Folsom (CA) Folsom defensive tackle Josiah Sharma was offered by Michigan. He’s 6’5″, 295 lbs. and has offers from Alabama, Miami, Texas, and Washington, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #38 defensive lineman, and #360 overall. Coincidentally, Michigan also recently offered – and is hosting – Folsom product Cameron Broussard, a transfer portal safety target from Sacramento State.

OFF THE BOARD

Buford (GA) Buford tight end Hayden Bradley (3-star, #40 TE, #795 overall) committed to Ole Miss.

Hyattsville (MD) DeMatha running back Bud Coombs (3-star, #58 RB, #738 overall) committed to Maryland.

Cleveland (OH) Cleveland Heights running back Marquise Davis (4-star, #11 RB, #165 overall) committed to Kentucky. He had two crystal balls for Michigan, so this was a swing and a miss so far, though Michigan is expected to continue recruiting him.

Chester (VA) Thomas Dale cornerback Shamari Earls (4-star, #15 CB, #118 overall) committed to South Carolina.

Tampa (FL) Berkeley Prep safety Dallas Golden (4-star, #11 S, #94 overall) committed to Notre Dame.

Lee’s Summit (MO) North wide receiver Isaiah Mozee (4-star, #27 WR, #234 overall) committed to Oregon.

Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei linebacker Nasir Wyatt (4-star, #8 edge, #70 overall) committed to Oregon.

Visitors: May 10-12, 2024

TRANSFER PORTAL

Cameron Broussard – S – Sacramento State: Broussard is a 6’3″, 200 lb. safety from Sacramento State, an FCS program in California. Originally out of Folsom (CA) Folsom, Broussard was a 247 Sports 3-star and the #137 athlete in the class of 2020. His first season was canceled due to COVID but he has played the past three seasons, so he has one year of eligibility remaining. As a starting free safety in 2023, he made 73 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 5 pass breakups while being named First Team All-Big Sky.

Jay’viar Suggs – DT – Grand Valley State: Suggs is a 6’3″, 282-pounder from in-state GVSU. He attended Clarkston (MI) Clarkston and did not have any FBS offers coming out of high school in 2019. He made 21 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks this past season. He has named a top six of Arkansas, Florida State, Kentucky, Michigan, USC, and Wisconsin.

Way Too Early 2024 Depth Chart: May 2024

The following depth chart has removed these listed players from the depth chart:

• WR Cristian Dixon (transfer)
• WR Karmello English (transfer)
• C Amir Herring (transfer to Kansas)
• LB Jeremiah Beasley (transfer to Missouri)
• LB Semaj Bridgeman (transfer)
• LB Hayden Moore (transfer)
• CB D.J. Waller (transfer to Kentucky)

I have also added WR C.J. Charleston (transfer from Youngstown State), WR Amorion Walker (transfer from Ole Miss), and K Dominic Zvada (transfer from Arkansas State).

It also assumes that every currently rostered player and every currently committed prospect will be here in the fall of 2024, which is obviously not true.

Hit the jump for the depth chart.