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Recruiting Update: May 21, 2018

Jaydon Hill (#4, image via AL.com)

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2019

Richmond (VA) Henrico wide receiver Jahad Carter, a Virginia Tech commit, was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’0″, 185 lb. prospect who also holds offers from South Carolina and Syracuse, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #73 athlete, and #773 overall. He has been committed to the Hokies since September of 2017.

St. Louis (MO) Trinity Catholic offensive guard Ira Henry was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’5″, 320-pounder with offers from Alabama, Florida, Illinois, and Oklahoma, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #73 offensive tackle, and #845 overall.

Madison (AL) Bob Jones cornerback Jaydon Hill was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’0″, 172 lb. corner with offers from Nebraska, South Carolina, Texas, and Texas A&M, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #26 cornerback, and #294 overall. He had 5 interceptions and 26 pass breakups as a junior in 2017. I really like his style of play and I think he would fit in well in Michigan’s defensive scheme.

Hit the jump for more on new offers, guys who committed elsewhere, and some top ___ lists that include Michigan.

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2018 Season Countdown: #101 Dane Drobocky

Dane Drobocky (image via 247 Sports)

Name: Dane Drobocky
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 234 lbs.
High school: Bowling Green (KY) Bowling Green
Position: Defensive end
Class: Redshirt sophomore
Jersey number: #37
Last year: I did not rank Drobocky. He did not see game action.

Drobocky has not played during his first two seasons on campus, but he did win Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week for the preparation week leading up to the Minnesota game last season. When he came out of high school, I thought he would be a tight end, but Michigan has plenty of those. Drobocky is also unlikely to see the field as a defensive end this season, unless a game gets out of hand. There’s something to be said for being a scout team player of the week, and Drobocky’s also the type who could help out a little bit on the punt or punt return unit.

Prediction: Backup defensive end, special teamer

2018 Season Countdown: #102 Jess Speight

Jess Speight

Name: Jess Speight
Height: 

6’4″
Weight: 289 lbs.
High school: Richmond (VA) Collegiate
Position: Center
Class: Redshirt freshman
Jersey number: #67
Last year: I did not rank Speight. He redshirted.

Speight, who is the brother of former Michigan quarterback Wilton Speight, is the rare walk-on offensive lineman who actually got me excited a little bit. He has some decent talent and quickness, though he’s probably a little bit light still if the 289 lbs. on the roster is accurate. There’s also the problem of sophomore super-recruit and center Cesar Ruiz, who some have labeled already as Michigan’s best lineman, and who plays the same position as Jess Speight. I wouldn’t put it outside the realm of possibility for Speight to become Michigan’s starting center if he sticks around long enough, but that will probably have to be after Ruiz moves on to the NFL in a few years. For now Michigan also has the option of Stephen Spanellis, who has practiced at center and played there in the bowl game against South Carolina. Speight’s time won’t come this year, but he’s one to keep an eye on in the coming years.

Prediction: Backup offensive lineman

Attractive Michigan Girls of the Week

Here are some good looking Michigan girls, and hopefully there are more pictures waiting to be sent to my e-mail inbox. Go Blue!

Visitor: May 18-20, 2018

Ashburn (VA) Broad Run RB Tim Baldwin (image via 247 Sports)

2020

Tim Baldwin – RB – Ashburn (VA) Broad Run: Baldwin is a 5’11”, 187 lb. prospect with offers from Maryland, Michigan, Virginia, Virginia Tech, and West Virginia, among others. He’s a 247 Sports 4-star, the #18 running back, and #181 overall.