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All-Time Career Field Goals Made Leaders

With the graduation of Jake Moody – and his possible drafting this spring – I wanted to take a look back at the top field goal kickers in Michigan history.

1. 69 – Jake Moody (2018-2022)
2. 64 – Garrett Rivas (2003-2006)
3. 63 – Remy Hamilton (1993-1996)
4. 57 – Mike Gillette (1985-1988)
5. 45 – Brendan Gibbons (2010-2013)
6. 42 – Quinn Nordin (2017-2020)
7. 39 – J.D. Carlson (1989-1991)
8. 37 – Kenny Allen (2012-2016)
9. 31 – Ali Haji Sheikh (1979-1982)
10. 29 – Bob Bergeron (1981-1984)

Interestingly – to me, at least – some of the best years in modern Michigan history are not represented here, such as 1997-2002. That was right in the middle of the Lloyd Carr years. Maybe Michigan was too busy scoring touchdowns with Anthony Thomas, David Terrell, etc. to be kicking many field goals.

Visitor: March 3-5, 2023

2024

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.

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.

Class of 2023 Senior Highlights: DE Enow Etta

Colleyville (TX) Covenant Christian defensive end/outside linebacker Enow Etta is ranked as a 4-star, the #13 defensive lineman, and #120 overall in the 247 Composite rankings. As a senior in 2022, he made 134 tackles, 35 tackles for loss, 20 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 8 fumble recoveries, and 2 fumble recoveries for touchdowns.

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.