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Mike Danna, Wolverine

Central Michigan defensive end Mike Danna has announced that he intends to transfer to Michigan for his fifth and final year of eligibility as a grad transfer. Grad transfers can play immediately.

Danna was a 2015 graduate of Warren (MI) De La Salle, the school that has also sent Shane Morris, Jared Wangler, True Wilson, and others to Michigan. He was listed at 6’3″ and 230 lbs. at the time, coming in to college as a 3-star, the #95 weakside end, and #2005 in the 247 Composite rankings. Central Michigan’s website listed him at 6’2″ and 257 lbs. last year.

Danna was a Pro Football Focus All-American in 2018, finishing the year with 66 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and 3 fumble recoveries. He made 54 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks in 2017. He also had 31 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks as a redshirt freshman in 2016. He may have been a MAC player, but he has racked up 151 tackles, 28 tackles for loss, and 15 sacks in his career.

This is why he can vertical jump 42 inches. Another Highlight from Mike Danna…..#FireUpChips #19yearsold pic.twitter.com/LxcJsyfwlp

— CMU Strength (@ChippewaStrong) July 27, 2017

I can’t quite tell how much is on that bar up above, but that looks to be at least 600 lbs.

Danna provides an upgrade to Michigan’s defensive line after they lost three to four starter-level players from last year, including Chase Winovich, Rashan Gary, Bryan Mone, and Aubrey Solomon. The Wolverines addressed the issue with a big class of defensive linemen in the 2019 class, but the number of college-impact edge guys is low or maybe non-existent.

Michigan now has 87 scholarships allotted for 2019, so at least two more players will have to depart prior to the season (LINK).

Senior Highlights: Chris Hinton, Jr.

Former Michigan Athlete of the Week: Channing Stribling

Memphis Express cornerback Channing Stribling had another solid outing in week two and appears to be one of the top defensive players in the league. He made 5 tackles, 3 pass breakups, and 1 interception in a 20-18 loss to the Arizona Hotshots.

Channing Stribling picks off John Wolford pic.twitter.com/qriaLyUKCz

— Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) February 17, 2019

OTHERS

Matt Godin, DT (San Antonio Commanders): Godin made 1 tackle and 1 pass breakup in a 37-29 loss to the Orlando Apollos.

Ty Isaac, RB (Birmingham Iron): Isaac had 1 carry for 2 yards and 2 catches for 4 yards in a 12-9 win over the Salt Lake Stallions.

Denard Robinson, RB (Atlanta Legends): Robinson was inactive for the Legends’ 24-12 loss to the San Diego Fleet.

De’veon Smith, RB (Orlando Apollos): Smith had 4 carries for 4 yards and 1 touchdown, along with 2 catches for 10 yards, in the Apollos’ 37-29 win over the San Antonio Commanders. He now has 2 rushing touchdowns through two weeks.

Nightly Roundup: February 18, 2019

Here’s an Aaron McMann fluff piece on Nico Collins (LINK).

The Michigan spring game will be April 13 (LINK).

Visitors: February 16-18, 2019

2020

Demon Clowney – DE – Baltimore (MD) St. Frances: Clowney is a 6’4″, 225 lb. prospect with offers from Clemson, Georgia, LSU, and Michigan, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #5 weakside end, and #78 overall. 

Blake Corum – RB – Baltimore (MD) St. Frances: Corum is a 5’9″, 180 lb. prospect with offers from Georgia, Maryland, and Michigan, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #18 running back, and #210 overall. 

Luke Hill – CB – Baltimore (MD) St. Frances: Hill is a 5’11”, 180-pounder with offers from Alabama, Clemson, and Florida, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #7 cornerback, and #59 overall. 

Traeshon Holden – WR – Baltimore (MD) St. Frances: Holden is a 6’3″, 195-pounder with offers from Alabama, Florida, Michigan, and West Virginia, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #43 wide receiver, and #235 overall. His crystal ball is 100% for WVU right now.

KeAndre Lambert – WR – Norfolk (VA) Maury: Lambert is a 6’1″, 167 lb. prospect with offers from Clemson, Florida, Notre Dame, and others. He’s a 4-star, the #35 wide receiver, and #188 overall. He claims a 4.56 forty and a 36″ vertical. Right now both of his crystal ball picks are for Virginia Tech. He has named Michigan to his top 11.

Micah Mazzccua – OG – Baltimore (MD) St. Frances: Mazzccua is a 6’5″, 289-pounder with offers from Maryland, Michigan, Syracuse, and Temple. As a transfer from Philadelphia, he’s not quite as highly touted or well known as a lot of the other St. Frances Academy prospects.

Braiden McGregor – DE – Port Huron (MI) Northern: McGregor is a 6’5″, 248 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Clemson, Michigan, and Notre Dame, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #20 strongside end, and #330 overall. His crystal ball is split between the Wolverines and the Fighting Irish.

Justin Rogers – OG – Oak Park (MI) Oak Park: Rogers is a 6’2″, 311-pounder with offers from Georgia, LSU, Michigan, and Ohio State, among others. He’s a 5-star, the #1 offensive guard, and #16 overall. His crystal ball is 53% for Georgia and 47% for Ohio State right now.

Osman Savage – LB – Baltimore (MD) St. Frances: Savage is committed to Michigan (LINK).

Michael Statham – OT – Baltimore (MD) St. Frances: Statham is a 6’6″, 300-pounder with offers from LSU, Maryland, Michigan, and Missouri, among others. 

Brandon Taylor – DE – Lima (OH) Lima: Taylor is a 6’4″, 240 lb. prospect with offers from Cincinnati, Michigan State, and South Florida, along with a bunch of MAC schools. 

2021

Clinton Burton, Jr. – CB – Baltimore (MD) St. Frances: Burton is a 5’11”, 170 lb. prospect with offers from Duke, Maryland, and Michigan, among others. 

Jimmy Gillette – QB – St. Joseph (MI) St. Joseph: Gillette is a 5’10”, 160 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

Aaron Willis – LB – Baltimore (MD) St. Frances: Willis is a 6’0″, 200 lb. prospect who committed to Virginia Tech in September of 2018. He also has offers from Clemson, LSU, and Michigan.