Name: Luke Fisher Height: 6’4″ Weight: 292 lbs. High school: Plymouth (MI) Plymouth Position: Offensive guard Class: Redshirt sophomore Jersey number: #60 Last year: I did not rank Fisher. He did not play. TTB Rating: N/A
Fisher has been in the program now for two years, going on three. He probably does not have as good of a chance at getting on the field as some of the receivers listed already, but it’s important in practice to have veteran offensive linemen who can execute the scout team offense. Fisher has adequate size at 6’4 and 292 lbs., but what I know of him – which boils down to his high school senior highlights – suggests that he will probably not be able to work his way into the rotation.
The 2009 recruiting class was Rich Rodriguez’s first full recruiting class in Ann Arbor. Ultimately, not one of Michigan’s targets turned into a standout receiver on a national level, and the most productive player was Michigan’s own diminutive Jeremy Gallon.
THE ROSTER
LaTerryal Savoy (RS Sr.)
Greg Mathews (Sr.)
James Rogers (Jr.)
Junior Hemingway (RS So.)
Darryl Stonum (So.)
THE RECRUITS
Jeremy Gallon Ratings: 4-star, #12 ATH, #244 overall High school: Apopka (FL) Apopka College: Michigan Other notable offers: Auburn, Iowa Scoop: Gallon’s usage steadily increased throughout his career, starting with a redshirt in 2009, 4 catches in 2010, then 31, 41, and 89. Though he made some great players in 2012 with the combination of Denard Robinson and Devin Gardner behind center, his career really took off in 2013, when he and Gardner developed a special chemistry that resulted in 1,379 yards and 9 touchdowns. Gallon also averaged 7.1 yards/return on 47 punt returns and 20.6 yards/return on 32 kickoff returns. He was taken by the Patriots in the 7th round (#244 overall) in 2014 but never played in the NFL.
Cameron Gordon Ratings: 4-star, #43 WR, #317 overall High school: Inkster (MI) Inkster College: Michigan Other notable offers: Iowa, Minnesota Scoop: Gordon was brought in with the promise to get a chance at wide receiver, so he redshirted in 2009 while figuring out that he wasn’t a receiver. The crack defensive staff at Michigan thought he should then be a safety, so they put him there in 2010, where he made 77 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions, and 1 fumble recovery for a touchdown. When Brady Hoke was hired in 2011, Gordon moved to a better spot at outside linebacker. By 2013 he made 40 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks. Altogether, his college career saw him make 138 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 3 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 fumble return TD. Gordon went undrafted in 2014 but spent parts of two seasons with the Patriots and Chiefs, including winning a Super Bowl with New England while on injured reserve.
Je’Ron Stokes Ratings: 4-star, #11 WR, #94 overall High school: Philadelphia (PA) Northeast College:MichiganBowling Green Norfolk State Other notable offers: Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, Penn State Scoop: Stokes made just 3 catches for 27 yards over two seasons at Michigan before transferring to Bowling Green. After sitting out a season due to transfer rules, he made 15 catches for 114 yards and 1 touchdown for the Falcons. For his final year of eligibility in 2013, he transferred to Norfolk State to play with his brother, quarterback Malik Stokes, and ended up making 15 catches for 158 yards and 1 touchdown.
Hit the jump for a look at the rest of Michigan’s quarterback recruiting efforts in 2009.
Name: Christian Bartholomew Height: 6’0″ Weight: 185 lbs. High school: Galesburg (MI) Kalamazoo Central Position: Wide receiver Class: Redshirt freshman Jersey number: #27 Last year: I ranked Bartholomew #107 and said he would redshirt (LINK). He redshirted. TTB Rating: N/A
Bartholomew had two 1,000-yard receiving seasons in high school – as a sophomore and junior – before moving to quarterback as a senior. Though he played at a small school, those are still impressive numbers. Last year I did not expect much from him because he was a freshman walk-on.
I still like Bartholomew’s talent, but he continues to hang around here in the 100’s because of his status as a walk-on. I don’t think Josh Gattis is quite as likely to play walk-on receivers as former coaches like Pep Hamilton. There might be an opportunity if there are injuries or as Bartholomew gets older, but I think he’s a practice squad guy for now.
Name: Hunter Neff Height: 6’2″ Weight: 234 lbs. High school: Chelsea (MI) Chelsea Position: Tight end Class: Redshirt sophomore Jersey number: #80 Last year: I did not rank Neff. He did not play. TTB Rating: N/A
Neff is a 6’2″, 234 lb. tight end at Michigan. It’s not often that 6’2″ tight ends play at Michigan. (My mind goes back to Aaron Shea, who was listed at 6’5″ at Michigan and turned out to be 6’3″.)
If only Neff were 6’8″, the coaching staff would draw up Wildcat passes for him on the goal line.
Instead, Neff’s best chance for playing time is probably on special teams.
Name: Joshua Luther Height: 5’9″ Weight: 173 lbs. High school: Clarkston (MI) Clarkston Position: Safety Class: Redshirt sophomore Jersey number: #44 Last year: I did not rank Luther. He did not play. TTB Rating: N/A
Luther graduated in 2019 but did not join Michigan’s football program until 2020. He was a standout player on a couple state championship-level teams at Clarkston High School, serving as a receiver, defensive back, and returner. Luther’s chances of playing much at Michigan are pretty limited due to a lack of size and quickness, but he could play a bit on special teams.
