Tag: 2013 recruiting

247 Sports: Composite Rankings Released for 2013

Shane Morris averages out to be the #16 recruit in the country

247 Sports  did a novel thing recently by figuring out a way to post “composite rankings,” which combine the four major recruiting sites’ rankings into an average for each player.  They claim it’s “revolutionary,” but it’s kind of something I’ve always wanted to see . . . but who has the time or resources to do something like that?  Well . . . they do, I guess.

Here’s a look at the Michigan commits (and offerees).  I’ll only list the offerees until the last Michigan commit appears on the list.  After that I’m not scrolling down anymore.

3. Laremy Tunsil – OT – Florida
4. Montravius Adams – DT – Georgia
6. Vernon Hargreaves III – CB – Florida (Florida)
7. Su’a Cravens – S – California (USC)
9. Jaylon Smith – LB – Indiana (Notre Dame)
12. Kendall Fuller – CB – Maryland (Virginia Tech)
14. Eddie Vanderdoes – DT – California (USC)
15. Robert Foster – WR – Pennsylvania
16. Shane Morris – QB – Michigan (Michigan)
19. Joey Bosa – DE – Florida (Ohio State)
22. Adam Breneman – TE – Pennsylvania (Penn State)
26. Priest Willis – CB – Arizona
28. Ty Isaac – RB – Illinois (USC)
29. Eli Woodard – CB – New Jersey (Ohio State)
30. Cameron Burrows – CB – Ohio (Ohio State)
32. Keith Ford – RB – Texas (Oklahoma)
39. Leon McQuay III – S – Florida
41. LaQuon Treadwell – WR – Illinois
46. Jonathan Allen – DE – Virginia (Alabama)
47. Alex Anzalone – LB – Pennsylvania (Notre Dame)
48. Ethan Pocic – OT – Illinois (LSU)
53. Jake Raulerson – OT – Texas (Texas)
55. Dymonte Thomas – S – Ohio (Michigan)
56. Justin Manning – DT – Texas
57. Michael Hutchings – LB – California (USC)
58. Chris Hawkins – CB – California (USC)
60. Derrick Green – RB – Virginia
62. Kyle Bosch – OG – Illinois (Michigan)
63. Kevin Olsen – QB – New Jersey (Miami)
64. Marquez North – WR – North Carolina
66. Demorea Stringfellow – WR – California (Washington)
72. James Quick – WR – Kentucky
74. Patrick Kugler – C – Pennsylvania (Michigan)
82. Chris Fox – OT – Colorado (Michigan)
86. Dorian O’Daniel – LB – Maryland (Clemson)
88. Elijah Daniel – DE – Indiana (Clemson)
89. Tray Matthews – S – Georgia (Georgia)
91. Larenz Bryant – LB – North Carolina (South Carolina)
92. Alquadin Muhammad – DE – New Jersey
93. Greg Webb – DT – New Jersey (North Carolina)
94. Justin Davis – RB – California (USC)
98. Isaac Rochell – DE – Georgia (Notre Dame)
101. Evan Lisle – OT – Ohio (Ohio State)
104. Darrell Daniels – WR – California (Washington)
107. Sebastian LaRue – WR – California (USC)
114. Henry Poggi – DT – Maryland (Michigan)
115. Maurice Smith – CB – Texas (Alabama)
116. Mike McCray – LB – Ohio (Michigan)
118. Hunter Bivin – OT – Kentucky (Notre Dame)
122. David Dawson – OG – Michigan (Michigan)
127. E.J. Levenberry – LB – Virginia (Florida State)
128. Eldridge Massington – WR – Texas (USC)
132. Logan Tuley-Tillman – OT – Illinois (Michigan)
137. Taco Charlton – DE – Ohio (Michigan)
140. Matt Rolin – LB – Virginia (South Carolina)
143. Shaq Wiggins – CB – Georgia (Georgia)
145. Michael Hill – DT – South Carolina (Ohio State)
146. Jourdan Lewis – CB – Michigan (Michigan)
153. Jake Butt – TE – Ohio (Michigan)
154. Steve Elmer – OT – Michigan (Notre Dame)
155. Peter Kalambayi – LB – North Carolina (Stanford)
157. Joe Mathis – DE – California
159. Billy Price – DT – Ohio (Ohio State)
160. John Montelus – OG – Massachusetts (Notre Dame)
161. Cole Luke – CB – Arizona
163. Colin McGovern – OT – Illinois (Notre Dame)
165. Standish Dobard – TE – Louisiana (Miami)
166. Jordan Wilkins – RB – Tennessee (Auburn)
174. Darius Latham – DT – Indiana (Wisconsin)
176. Tashawn Bower – DE – New Jersey (Auburn)
178. Elijah Qualls – DT – California (Washington)
181. Jason Hatcher – DE – Kentucky (USC)
185. Tim Harris – CB – Virginia (Virginia)
187. Alvin Bailey – WR – Florida
189. Kyle Hicks – RB – Texas (Texas)
191. Ben Gedeon – LB – Ohio (Michigan)
196. Chase Abbington – S – Missouri (Missouri)
197. Devon Allen – WR – Arizona
199. Darren Carrington – WR – California (Oregon)
200. Nadir Barnwell – CB – New Jersey
201. Maquedius Bain – DT – Florida
203. DeVeon Smith – RB – Ohio (Michigan)
208. Scott Pagano – DT – Hawaii (Clemson)
215. Gareon Conley – CB – Ohio (Michigan)
218. Wyatt Teller – DE – Virginia
220. Jordan Cunningham – WR – Florida
237. Mike McGlinchey – OT – Pennsylvania (Notre Dame)
240. Christian LaCouture – DE – Texas (Nebraska)
242. Wyatt Shallman – FB – Michigan (Michigan)
245. John Ross – CB – California
252. Ryan White – CB – Kentucky (Louisville)
259. Dajaun Drennon – DE – New Jersey (North Carolina)
261. Marcell Ateman – WR – Texas (Oklahoma State)
265. Jayme Thompson – CB – Ohio (Ohio State)
271. Yannick Ngakoue – LB – Washington, D.C. (Maryland)
274. Josh Augusta – DT – Illinois
279. Ebenezer Ogundeko – DE – New York
290. Rob Wheelwright – WR – Ohio (Wisconsin)
292. Jacob Matuska – DE – Ohio (Notre Dame)
293. Brendan Mahon – OG – New Jersey (Penn State)
301. Maurice Hurst, Jr. – DT – Massachusetts (Michigan)
305. J.J. Gustafson – OT – Texas (Texas A&M)
311. Jaron Dukes – WR – Ohio (Michigan)
312. James Onwualu – WR – Minnesota (Notre Dame)
314. Hardreck Walker – DT – Texas (Texas A&M)
320. Uriah LeMay – WR – North Carolina (Georgia)
346. Devin Butler – CB – Washington, D.C. (Notre Dame)
350. Ross Douglas – CB – Ohio (Michigan)
352. Durham Smythe – TE – Texas (Texas)
379. Richard Benjamin – WR – Florida (UCF)
428. Riley Ferguson – QB – North Carolina (Tennessee)
438. Paul Harris – WR – Maryland (Tennessee)
446. Tre Bell – CB – Florida (Florida)
472. Cameron Walker – CB – California
486. Marcell Lazard – OT – New Jersey (West Virginia)
495. Jay Ellison – DT – Georgia
496. Reginald Carter – LB – Georgia (Georgia)
523. Rod Crayton – DT – Alabama
528. Csont’e York – WR – Michigan (Michigan)
600. Shelby Christy – WR – Louisiana
611. Scott Orndoff – TE – Pennsylvania (Pitt)
612. Shane Cockerille – QB – Maryland (Maryland)
622. Khalid Hill – TE – Michigan (Michigan)
686. Zach Bradshaw – WR – Maryland (Penn State)
774. Kevin Gladney – WR – Ohio (Nebraska)
1112. Tim Gardner – OG – Indiana (Ohio State)
1113. Kyle LaPorte – WR – New Jersey
1207. Gaius Vaenuku – DE – Texas
1509. Channing Stribling – CB – North Carolina (Michigan)

Recruiting Update: July 30, 2012

Marion (OH) Harding running back L.J. Scott

COMMITMENT
Avon (OH) Avon cornerback Ross Douglas switched his commitment from Penn State to Michigan.

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2014

Marion (OH) Harding running back L.J. Scott was offered by Michigan.  Scott is a 5’10”, 210 lb. tailback who also holds an offer from Kent State.  He had 700 yards and 8 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2011.  For better or worse, he reminds me of 2013 commit DeVeon Smith.

Milwaukee (WI) Marquette University defensive tackle Conor Sheehy was offered by Michigan on Sunday.  Sheehy is a 6’4″, 255-pounder whose only other offer comes from the home state Wisconsin Badgers.  He also camped at Michigan back in late June, so two visits in the span of a little over a month indicates he has serious interest in Michigan.  Sheehy is listed everywhere as a defensive end, but he moves like a defensive tackle, so I’m guessing the coaches would want him as a 3-tech DT.

OFF THE BOARD

Sicklerville (NJ) Timber Creek defensive end Dajaun Drennon committed to North Carolina.  He mentioned early interest in Michigan, but the Wolverines wrapped up their recruiting of defensive ends a while ago.  Drennon is the teammate of fellow offeree Greg Webb, who also committed to UNC.

Olney (MD) Good Counsel cornerback Kendall Fuller committed to Virginia Tech.  I’ve been expecting this for a while since his older brothers have all attended VT, but Michigan finished third behind the Hokies and Clemson.  Fuller is the #1 cornerback in the country according to Rivals, although I did a scouting report on him a few months ago that didn’t blow me away.

Indianapolis (IN) Lawrence Central offensive guard Tim Gardner committed to Ohio State.  Gardner never seemed particularly interested in his Michigan offer.

Tampa (FL) Wharton cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III committed to Florida.  Hargreaves was always unlikely to leave the state of Florida, but some thought he was ticketed for South Florida, where his father coaches defensive backs.  I wrote up a scouting report on him a couple weeks ago.

Louisville (KY) Trinity defensive end Jason Hatcher committed to USC.  Hatcher is the teammate of two fellow Michigan offerees, cornerback Ryan White (Louisville) and wide receiver James Quick (undecided).  None of them visited Michigan, and Quick’s interest in the Wolverines tailed off some time ago.

Honolulu (HI) Moanalua defensive tackle Scott Pagano committed to Clemson.  Michigan was one of Pagano’s first big offers a few months ago, but since then, he racked up offers from virtually every big-time program in the country.  I have to admit that I was never a big fan of what I saw from Pagano on film, but Clemson has a way of churning out NFL prospects.

Sicklerville (NJ) Timber Creek defensive tackle Greg Webb switched his commitment from Penn State to North Carolina.  Webb was one of Michigan’s earliest targets for the nose tackle position and Michigan was in his top few schools before he committed to PSU, but the Wolverines didn’t seem to be pursuing him once he started to waver.

WEEKEND/BBQ VISITORS
I put together a list of visitors for Michigan’s BBQ at the Big House.  It was an ever evolving list, so there are several additional updates from when it was posted on Thursday.

On top of those guys, there were a couple more visitors over the past few days:

Burke (VA) Lake Braddock quarterback Caleb Henderson, a 2014 prospect, visited Michigan for a second time on Saturday; he also camped at Michigan back in June.  No 2014 quarterbacks have earned offers from the Wolverines yet, so Michigan is still searching for a few guys to heavily recruit.  Henderson is a 6’4″, 223 lb. pocket passer with offers from Maryland, Michigan State, Virginia, and Virginia Tech; the Hokies appear to have the lead so far.

Wellington (FL) Palm Beach Central offensive guard K.C. McDermott, a 2014 prospect, visited Michigan on Friday.  He has already been offered by the Wolverines, along with Auburn, Florida, Miami, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Wisconsin, and several others. (Highlights.)

Middletown (OH) Middletown tight end Chance Sorrell, a 2014 prospect, visited Michigan on Thursday.  He’s 6’6″ and 229 lbs.  I could only find highlights of him blocking, so he either plays for a run-oriented team or he’s not much of a pass receiver.  The recruiting sites don’t know much about him yet, so it’s unlikely that he’ll be a big-time prospect.

And here’s a picture from the BBQ:

I’m not sure who everyone is, but here’s a stab: #32 Khalid Hill, #14 Dymonte Thomas, #6 Ross Douglas, #27 Derrick Green, #2 Jourdan Lewis, #5 Da’mario Jones, #8 Jaron Dukes, Kyle Bosch (backwards white hat), #26 Ben Gedeon, Logan Tuley-Tillman (back right in blue hat), Chris Fox (middle right in white hat), #55 David Dawson, #9 Mike McCray, #17 Wyatt Shallman, #4 DeVeon Smith, #56 Scott Sypniewski, #24 Jake Butt, #33 Taco Charlton

BBQ at the Big House Visitors: July 29

Derrick Green

Devon Allen – WR – Phoenix (AZ) Brophy Prep: Allen is visiting on Saturday and won’t be around for the BBQ on Sunday, but his visit does indicate somewhat serious interest in Michigan.  However, most analysts seem to believe that LaQuon Treadwell will take the final wide receiver spot in the class and that Allen will head elsewhere, anyway . . . possibly to Ohio State.  I wrote up a scouting report on Allen a couple months ago.

Drew Barker – QB – Burlington (KY) Conner: Barker, a 2014 prospect, is a 6’3″, 204 lb. signal caller with offers from Illinois, Purdue, South Carolina, and a few others.  He originally stated that he would visit for the BBQ, but this visit may will not take place now. (Highlights.)

Jake Butt – TE – Pickerington (OH) North: Butt committed to Michigan in February.

Jimmy Byrne – OG – Cleveland (OH) St. Ignatius: Byrne is a 6’4″, 275 lb. class of 2014 prospect with offers from Illinois, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and West Virginia.  I believe there’s a good chance that he will offered when he visits. (Highlights.)  UPDATE: Byrne will not be visiting this weekend.

Taco Charlton – DE – Pickerington (OH) Central: Charlton committed to Michigan in February.

Mason Cole – OT – Tarpon Springs (FL) East Lake: Cole is a 2014 prospect who holds offers from Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Michigan, Ohio State, South Carolina, Stanford, and USC.  He stands 6’5″ and 267 lbs.

Gareon Conley – CB – Massillon (OH) Washington: Conley committed to Michigan in March.

David Dawson – OG – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Dawson committed to Michigan in March.

Nathaniel Devers – OG – Massillon (OH) Washington: Devers, a 2014 prospect, has a single offer from Toledo.  He stands 6’3″ and 265 lbs.  He claims a 385 lb. bench press and a 495 lb. squat, both of which are great numbers for a high school sophomore.  Brady Hoke showed in the 2013 class that he’s willing and able to go after only elite prospects on the offensive line, and I’m not sure Devers fits in that category.  Despite being teammates with 2013 commit Gareon Conley, I would not be surprised if Devers goes without an offer, at least until some other options on the offensive line shake out. (Highlights.)

Tommy Doles – OT – Grand Rapids (MI) Christian: Doles is a 6’5″, 240 lb. prospect whose only offer comes from Michigan so far.  His teammate is 2014 wide receiver Drake Harris, who picked Michigan State over Michigan.  Doles is very athletic, but obviously needs some time to fill out his frame.

Deon Drake – LB – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Drake is a 6’1″, 215 lb. weakside linebacker prospect.  He has offers from Notre Dame, Pitt, and some others, but not from Michigan.  If that changes this weekend, he would be one to watch for a commitment, just like most Technicians.  Drake is considered to be the second-best 2014 prospect on the team behind wide receiver/cornerback Damon Webb. (Highlights.)

Jaron Dukes – WR – Columbus (OH) Marion-Franklin: Dukes committed to Michigan in February.

Michael Ferns III – LB – St. Clairsville (OH) St. Clairsville: Ferns is a 6’3″, 230 lb. athlete from the class of 2014.  He looks like a SAM linebacker to me, but he could also play tight end or middle linebacker.  He has already narrowed down his recruitment to a final three of Michigan, Notre Dame, and Penn State.  Several insiders think Michigan is #1 on that list. (Highlights.)

Clifton Garrett – LB – Joliet (IL) Plainfield South: Garrett is a 6’3″, 220 lb. linebacker from the class of 2014.  He already has offers from Illinois, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Wisconsin, and I would be surprised if he walks away from Ann Arbor without an offer from the Wolverines unless the coaches have off-the-field concerns.  He has a very impressive highlight film and looks like a future middle linebacker, although he could also be utilized at the SAM position.  UPDATE: Garrett will not be on campus this weekend.



Ben Gedeon – LB – Hudson (OH) Hudson: Gedeon committed to Michigan in April.

Derrick Green – RB – Richmond (VA) Heritage: Green is a 6’0″, 215 lb. tailback with reported 4.37 speed, but he’s more of a two-down running back who struggles to catch the ball.  He has offers from virtually every notable school in the country, including Michigan.  Every other offered running back is off the board, so Green may be Michigan’s last chance to grab an “elite” tailback in the 2013 class.

Jay Hayes – OG – Brooklyn (NY) Poly Prep: Hayes is a 6’5″, 270 lb. lineman from the 2014 class.  He could play either side of the line, but Michigan is recruiting him for offense.  He also has offers from Notre Dame, Oregon, and Penn State, among others.  UPDATE: Hayes is not attending the BBQ.

Khalid Hill – TE – Detroit (MI) Crockett: Hill committed to Michigan in February.

Jonathan Hilliman – RB – Jersey City (NJ) St. Peter’s Prep: Hilliman is a 6’0″, 201 lb. tailback from the class of 2014 who already holds offers from Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Rutgers, and Wisconsin.  New Jersey has not been particularly kind to Michigan over the last several years, so I would be surprised if he ends up as part of Michigan’s class, and he might not make it to the BBQ. (Highlights.)  UPDATE: Hilliman will not be visiting this weekend.

Corey Holmes – WR – Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas: Holmes is a 6’1″, 172 lb. prospect from the class of 2014.  He has offers from Florida, Michigan, and Wisconsin, among others.  Despite being somewhat small-ish, Holmes looks more like a possession receiver than a blazing downfield threat.  He grew up as a Michigan fan, and although I would be a little surprised if he commits to Michigan anytime soon, I would not be surprised if that occurs sometime down the road. (Highlights.)  UPDATE: Holmes will not be visiting this weekend.

Jamarco Jones – OG – Chicago (IL) De La Salle: Jones is a 6’5″, 285 lb. guard prospect from the class of 2014.  He already has offers from Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, and Ohio State, among others.  My guess is that he will end up at Ohio State, but Michigan has a chance to impress him at the BBQ. (Highlights.)  UPDATE: Jones is not visiting for the BBQ.

Coleman Key – QB – Broken Arrow (OK) Broken Arrow: Key camped at Michigan in June and came away without an offer, but he still has a chance.  He’s a 6’5″, 210 lb. prospect from the 2014 class.  He won’t be one of the most highly recruited quarterbacks in the class, but with Shane Morris arriving in 2013, Michigan might have to take a second-tier quarterback to groom behind Morris.  Key has zero offers so far. (Freshman highlights.)

Jourdan Lewis – CB – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Lewis committed to Michigan in February.

Montae Nicholson – S – Monroeville (PA) Gateway: Nicholson is a 6’2″, 195 lb. safety with offers from Michigan, Penn State, Pitt, and a few others.  Gateway has sent a lot of kids to FBS schools in recent years, but many have chosen Ohio State or Pitt.  There was some buzz recently that Nicholson might commit to Michigan at the BBQ, but I think that was all it was – buzz. (Highlights.)

D’Andre Payne – CB – Washington (DC) H.D. Woodson: Payne is only 5’9″ and 172 lbs., but he’s a very smooth, dynamic athlete.  Michigan has already offered him as a field corner, but most big schools in the country have offered him, too.  Still, it’s a good sign that he’s planning to return to campus, since he was already in Ann Arbor back in June for summer camp. (Highlights.)

Austin Roberts – WR – Carmel (IN) Carmel: Roberts is a 6’2″, 195 lb. prospect from the class of 2014. He already has offers from Florida, Iowa, Miami, Purdue, and Stanford.  UPDATE: Roberts is not visiting for the BBQ.


Artavis Scott – WR – Tarpon Springs (FL) East Lake: Scott is a 5’11”, 180 lb. receiver from the class of 2014.  He already holds offers from Florida, Florida State, Ohio State, and South Carolina, among others.  Scott has not been offered by Michigan yet, but he will probably receive one on the visit.

Wyatt Shallman – RB – Novi (MI) Catholic Central: Shallman committed to Michigan in February.

Conor Sheehy – DE – Milwaukee (WI) Marquette University: Sheehy is a 6’4″, 255 lb. defensive end with a single offer from Wisconsin.  He camped at Michigan in June and left without an offer, but since he’s been invited back for the BBQ, there’s at least a decent chance the coaches extend an offer in person.

Deveon Smith – RB – Warren (OH) Howland: Smith committed to Michigan in March.

Bentley Spain – OT – Charlotte (NC) Providence: Spain is a 6’6″, 285 lb. prospect from the class of 2014.  He already has offers from Clemson, Florida, LSU, Miami, North Carolina, Penn State, South Carolina, and Stanford, among others.  I have a feeling that South Carolina will be the team to beat.  Spain indicated that he may or may not make it to the BBQ, and usually that means no, so don’t be surprised if he doesn’t appear.  UPDATE: Spain will not be visiting this weekend.

Channing Stribling – CB – Matthews (NC) Butler: Stribling committed to Michigan in June.

Logan Tuley-Tillman – OT – Peorial (IL) Manual: Tuley-Tillman committed to Michigan in February.

LaQuon Treadwell – WR – Crete (IL) Crete-Monee: The recruitment of Treadwell has been well documented.  He has offers from all over the country but wants to visit Oklahoma and Oklahoma State.  However, Michigan is the front-runner, and there’s a decent chance that he will commit to Michigan at the BBQ.  I wrote up a scouting report on him a few months ago.  UPDATE: Treadwell will not be visiting this weekend.

Damon Webb – CB – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Webb is a 5’11”, 170 lb. wide receiver/cornerback from the class of 2014.  The Wolverines are recruiting him for defense.  Aside from Michigan, he holds offers from LSU, Michigan State, Ohio State, and Wisconsin, among others.  Michigan is considered to be the heavy favorite for his services, although his recruitment may last beyond the BBQ.

Parrker Westphal – CB – Bolingbrook (IL) Bolingbrook: Westphal is a 6’1″, 181 lb. defensive back prospect with offers from Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, and West Virginia, among others.  Michigan seems to be #1 on the 2014 prospect’s mind, and he’s coached by former Michigan cornerback Todd Howard.  The Wolverines are recruiting him mainly to play boundary corner and the slot corner position currently inhabited by Courtney Avery. (Highlights.)

William White – LB – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: White is a 6’1″, 215 lb. linebacker who currently holds no offers.  He’s the son of former Detroit Lions safety William White.  If an offer comes for White, it will likely be some time down the road. (Highlights.)

Csont’e York – WR – Harper Woods (MI) Chandler Park Academy: York committed to Michigan in May.

Ross Douglas, Wolverine

Avon (OH) Avon cornerback Ross Douglas

Avon (OH) Avon cornerback Ross Douglas committed to Michigan on Tuesday.  He also had offers from Cincinnati, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, Penn State, Purdue, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, among others.

Douglas is a 5’10”, 180 lb. corner.  As a junior in 2011, he had 175 carries for 1,019 yards (5.8 yards per carry) and 15 touchdowns, 10 receptions for 150 yards, 40 tackles, 13 pass breakups, and 1 interception.  Yes, he’s also Avon’s starting tailback.  He had originally committed to Penn State at the end of February, but he didn’t like the idea of playing for a bunch of creepers and not playing in bowl games now that the NCAA has cracked down on the Nittany Lions.  I can’t say that I blame him.

Ratings:
ESPN: 4-star CB, #30 CB
Rivals: 4-star CB, #22 CB, #222 overall
Scout: 3-star CB, #42 CB
247 Sports: 4-star CB, #25 CB

Douglas isn’t very tall, but he’s solidly built.  He’s a willing tackler, although sometimes he doesn’t have as much mass behind him as he would like.  While Douglas claims a 4.41 forty, he appears to have just average speed for a cornerback.  He changes direction with some fluidity, but again, he’s not great in that area.

When I watch Douglas’s film, the word that comes to mind most often is “almost.”  As in, “Hey, that was almost a really good play.”  I’m not sure how well that translates to the Big Ten.  He’s not an elite athlete in any particular way, so his ceiling is a little bit limited.  The coaches likely want him to play slot cornerback, the position currently manned by Courtney Avery, and he might be able to help out on special teams, too.  I don’t think Douglas’s skills translate well to boundary corner or field corner.

Douglas gives Michigan 23 commitments in a class that is expected to reach 24 or 25.  He joins cornerbacks Gareon Conley, Jourdan Lewis, and Channing Stribling.  Each of those guys seems headed for field or boundary.  Avery will be a senior in 2013, but I think he could also play some field corner.  That means the slot corner position could be a Delonte Hollowell vs. Ross Douglas battle next season, when Hollowell will be a junior.

TTB Rating: 63 (rating system explanation)

Recruiting Update: July 23, 2012

Florida defensive tackle Maquedius Bain decommitted from the Seminoles

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2013
Fort Lauderdale (FL) University School defensive tackle Maquedius Bain decommitted from Florida State.  This comes as no surprise, since Bain has been looking around for months.  Michigan is not expected to be in the running for another defensive tackle as long as the current recruiting class remains intact, so this likely has no impact on Michigan.

OFF THE BOARD
Upper Marlboro (MD) Frederick Douglass wide receiver Paul Harris committed to Tennessee.  A reported top two of Tennessee and USC was released shortly before his decision, but he claimed those two schools didn’t have an advantage over the other three schools in his top five.  Then he picked the Volunteers, anyway.

Lakeland (FL) Kathleen wide receiver/defensive back Javon Harrison, a 2014 prospect, committed to Virginia Tech.  Michigan was recruiting him as a wide receiver, but it seems the Hokies plan to use him at safety.

Chandler (AZ) Hamilton offensive tackle Casey Tucker, a 2014 prospect, committed to USC.  Tucker is the teammate of class of 2013 cornerback Cole Luke, who holds a Michigan offer but is unlikely to be a part of the class.

Cordova (TN) St. Benedict running back Jordan Wilkins committed to Auburn.  He almost committed to the Tigers when he visited a couple months ago, but held off long enough to get up the hopes of a couple other teams.  He then visited Michigan at the end of June, but he wasn’t very impressed by Michigan’s lack of $180,000 handshakes.  I wrote up a scouting report on Wilkins a couple months ago.  Unless Michigan offers any more running backs, it looks like all the eggs are in the Derrick Green basket.