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2019 Season Countdown: #90 Jess Speight

Name: Jess Speight
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 302 lbs.
High school: Richmond (VA) Collegiate
Position: Center
Class: Redshirt sophomore
Jersey number: #67
Last year: I ranked Speight # (LINK). He played in one game and was named Co-Scout Team Offensive Player of the Year.
TTB Rating: N/A

Jess Speight is best known for being the younger brother of former Michigan quarterback Wilton Speight. But Michigan fans should start to get to know the younger Speight, because I think he might be a contributor later in his career. I liked his film coming out of high school, and being named Co-Scout Team Player of the Year on offense is confirmation that the kid can play. Michigan has Cesar Ruiz for at least one more year, and Stephen Spanellis for two, but Speight could be in line to play if there are injuries or unexpected departures. I wouldn’t expect him to play much this year, but 2020 or 2021 could be breakout campaigns for him.

Prediction: Backup center

2020 TTB Ratings Update

I skipped out of several TTB Ratings while I was planning a 2019 Ratings Update (which is coming soon), but in cleaning up the 2020 Offer Board, I wanted to go ahead and post the 2020 ratings for guys you haven’t seen yet. For a look at the explanation for the rankings, check out this page (LINK).

So here’s a look at the current 2020 class with their rankings, in order:

Nightly Roundup: May 27, 2019

Lavert Hill says he’s feeling better (LINK).

First of all, I want to thank the man above for blessing with all of these amazing opportunities. Also my family and and all the coaches who have recruited me these past couple years. It has definitely a tough decision, but I want to proudly announce my final 5 (Recruitment Open) pic.twitter.com/2fFtLAGXsR

— Devin Hightower|3⭐️OLB| (@1devinhightower) May 27, 2019

NO ORDER s/o @VolRecruiting98 for the edit #Top12 @CanesFootball @AlabamaFTBL @ClemsonFB @FloridaFootball @FSUFootball @FootballUGA @LSUfootball @UMichFootball @oregonfootball @PennStateFball @Vol_Football pic.twitter.com/3Sc3WBymYb

— Uno_Nelly (@_Dwfootball11) May 27, 2019

2019 Season Countdown: #91 Karsen Barnhart

Name: Karsen Barnhart
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 277 lbs.
High school: Paw Paw (MI) Paw Paw
Position: Offensive tackle
Class: Freshman
Jersey number: N/A
Last year: Barnhart was a senior in high school (LINK). He caught 5 passes for 89 yards and 2 touchdowns.
TTB Rating: 79

Barnhart, a high school tight end, has impressed the Michigan coaches with his off-season preparation. He has reportedly put on a healthy chunk of weight and grown stronger. That’s a positive for his potential to play earlier than previously expected, because he was lacking bulk during his senior year of high school. His athleticism should translate well to the college game, but adding weight is often a more difficult proposition. I still don’t expect Barnhart to play during the 2019 season, but he could potentially be a blocking tight end early in his career, if needed.

Prediction: Redshirt

2020 Recruiting Update: May 27, 2019

COMMITMENTS

Baltimore (MD) St. Frances linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green committed to Michigan (LINK).

Port Huron (MI) Northern defensive end Braiden McGregor committed to Michigan (LINK).

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2020

Blake Smith – TE – Southlake (TX) Carroll: Smith is a 6’4″, 247 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Baylor, Houston, Miami, and Texas A&M, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #25 tight end, and #748 overall. Michigan has offered his 2022 teammate Quinn Ewers, who beat out Smith for the QB position.

Hit the jump for several more 2020 updates.