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Recruiting Update: October 24, 2013

Belmont (NC) South Point linebacker Tanner Muse

I haven’t posted one of these updates in a while because, well, not a whole lot has been going on in the recruiting world. So here’s an update that covers the last month and a half.

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2015
Belmont (NC) South Point linebacker Tanner Muse was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’3″, 207 lb. prospect with offers from Clemson, Michigan, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Northwestern, and Virginia, among others. He looks like he could play either SAM or MIKE for the Wolverines if he commits down the road. He’s a very athletic kid who has plenty of room to fill out.

Philadelphia (PA) St. Joseph’s Prep cornerback John Reid was offered by Michigan. He’s a 5’10”, 170 lb. prospect with offers from Arizona, Miami, Michigan State, Penn State, Rutgers, and West Virginia, among others. 247 Sports’ Composite ranking places him as a 4-star, the #9 cornerback, and the #93 player overall. Reid is the teammate of offensive tackle commit Jon Runyan, Jr.

OFF THE BOARD
Phoenix (AZ) Mountain Pointe wide receiver Jalen Brown committed to Oregon on October 7. Brown visited Michigan over the summer, but Michigan’s coaches kind of slow-played him and didn’t give him the red carpet treatment. He left Ann Arbor feeling like they had other guys ahead of him on their list, so there was never really a shot of him committing to the Wolverines. He was the Gatorade Player of the Year in Arizona during his junior season.

Tampa (FL) Jefferson linebacker Juwuan Brown committed to South Florida all the way back in July, but it slipped past me. It’s unclear whether he actually had an offer from Michigan at any time, but he wanted to stay close to home, anyway.

Arlington (TX) Martin defensive end Myles Garrett committed to Texas A&M on October 18. Garrett is slated to play in the Under Armour All-America game and is 247 Sports’ Composite ranking’s #16 player overall. He attends the alma mater of injured Michigan quarterback Russell Bellomy.

Fort Lauderdale (FL) American Heritage wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie committed to Notre Dame on October 19. Or he didn’t. There are mixed reports. Either way, he’s expected to commit to Notre Dame if he hasn’t already.

El Cerrito (CA) El Cerrito cornerback Adarius Pickett committed to UCLA on September 3. 247 Sports’ prognosticators picked him 100% for USC, but that didn’t pan out so well. He never showed much interest in his Michigan offer.

Jacksonville (FL) Raines cornerback Lamont Simmons committed to Rutgers. Simmons stayed off the radar and is the country’s #967 player overall, according to 247’s Composite ranking.

Englewood (NJ) Dwight Morrow wide receiver Juwann Winfree committed to Maryland on September 27. Winfree mentioned several times that he had high interest in Michigan, but a visit never transpired. On a side note, Dwight Morrow was an American ambassador to Mexico during the Coolidge administration. You’re welcome.

Recruit Tracker: Jared Wangler

October 24, 2013: De La Salle beat Detroit (MI) Consortium by a score of 42-20. Wangler did not play due to an injured shoulder. De La Salle is now 5-4.

October 18, 2013: De La Salle lost to Novi (MI) Catholic Central by a score of 20-14. Wangler had 13 tackles, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery; on offense, he caught 6 passes for 30 yards. De La Salle is now 4-4.

October 11, 2013: De La Salle beat Detroit (MI) U of D Jesuit by a score of 49-7. Wangler had 6 tackles. De La Salle is now 4-3.

October 4, 2013: De La Salle beat Dearborn (MI) Fordson by a score of 36-0. Wangler had 4 receptions for 95 yards and 1 touchdown, plus 6 tackles on defense. De La Salle has shut out its last two opponents and is 3-3 on the year.

September 27, 2013: De La Salle beat Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary’s by a score of 7-0. Wangler had 5 tackles and 1 pass breakup in the game. De La Salle is now 2-3.

September 20, 2013: De La Salle lost to Birmingham (MI) Brother Rice by a score of 26-24. Wangler had 7 tackles and 1 sack, plus 9 receptions for 111 yards. De La Salle is now 1-3.

September 13, 2013: De La Salle beat Harper Woods (MI) Chandler Park Academy by a score of 42-14. Wangler had 4 tackles and caught a 5-yard pass. De La Salle is now 1-2.

September 6, 2013: De La Salle suffered a forfeit loss. They are now 0-2.

August 31, 2013: Wangler’s Warren (MI) De La Salle team lost to Toledo (OH) Central Catholic by a score of 21-14. Wangler had 13 tackles and 1 sack, plus 3 receptions for 16 yards on offense. De La Salle is 0-1 on the year.

Recruit Tracker: Brady Pallante

November 8, 2013: Barron Collier lost to Naples (FL) Lely by a score of 14-12. Barron Collier finishes the year 3-6-1.

November 1, 2013: Barron Collier lost to Naples (FL) Naples by a score of 30-14. Pallante had 3 tackles. Barron Collier is now 3-5-1 on the year.

October 18, 2013: Barron Collier lost to Estero (FL) Estero by a score of 35-31. Pallante had 8 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and 1 sack. Barron Collier is now 3-4-1 on the year.

October 4, 2013: Barron Collier lost to Palmetto (FL) Ridge by a score of 18-16. Pallante had 8 tackles in the game. Barron Collier is now 3-3-1 on the season.

September 27, 2013: Barron Collier lost to Fort Meyers (FL) Fort Meyers by a score of 34-12. Pallante had 12 solo tackles and a 31-yard fumble return for a touchdown. Barron Collier is 3-2-1 on the year.

September 20, 2013: Barron Collier lost to Immokalee (FL) Immokalee by a score of 26-3. Barron Collier is 3-1-1 on the year.

September 13, 2013: Barron Collier beat Naples (FL) Golden Gate by a score of 42-13. Pallante had 8 tackles and 1 sack. Barron Collier is 3-0-1 on the year.

September 6, 2013: Barron Collier fought Punta Gorda (FL) Charlotte to a 0-0 tie. Barron Collier is now 2-0-1.

August 30, 2013: Barron Collier beat Miami (FL) Braddock by a score of 50-6. Pallante had 13 tackles. Barron Collier is now 2-0.

August 23, 2013: Pallante’s Naples (FL) Barron Collier team beat Englewood (FL) Lemon Bay by a score of 14-0. Barron Collier is 1-0 on the year.

Recruit Tracker: Freddy Canteen, Brandon Watson

Elkton (MD) Eastern Christian Academy wide receiver Freddy Canteen

November 1, 2013: Eastern Christian Academy lost to Lakewood (OH) St. Edward by a score of 41-40. ECA is now 7-2.

October 18, 2013: Eastern Christian Academy beat Phoenixville (PA) Renaissance Christian by a score of 34-0. ECA is now 7-1.

October 11, 2013: Eastern Christian Academy beat Cleveland (OH) St. Ignatius by a score of 32-29. Canteen had 5 receptions for 139 yards and 2 touchdowns. Watson had 4 tackles, 1 interception, and 1 pass breakup. ECA is now 6-1 on the year.

October 4, 2013: Eastern Christian Academy beat Philadelphia (PA) Imhotep Charter by a score of 36-28. Canteen had 2 catches for 45 yards. Watson had 3 tackles and 1 interception, which gives him 21 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 1 fumble returned for a touchdown on the year. Eastern Christian Academy is now 5-1.

September 27, 2013: Eastern Christian Academy beat Nashville (TN) Maplewood by a score of 60-20. Canteen had 5 receptions for 90 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Watson had 4 tackles on defense. ECA is now 4-1.

September 13, 2013: Eastern Christian Academy lost to Jersey City (NJ) St. Peter’s Prep by a score of 35-32. Canteen had a 48-yard touchdown reception and a 10-yard touchdown. Watson had 3 tackles and 1 interception returned for 30 yards in the loss. St. Peter’s features 2014 Michigan running back offeree (and Rutgers commit) Jonathan Hilliman, who had 204 yards and 4 touchdowns. Watson has 14 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 1 fumble returned for a touchdown. ECA is now 3-1.

September 6, 2013: ECA beat Madison (FL) Madison by a score of 36-6.  Canteen had 2 receptions. Watson had 6 tackles and now has 11 tackles, 1 interception, and 1 fumble returned for a touchdown. ECA is now 3-0.

August 29, 2013: ECA beat College Park (GA) Banneker by a score of 56-13. Watson had a 3-yard fumble return for a touchdown. ECA is now 2-0.

August 24, 2013: Eastern Christian Academy beat Hialeah (FL) Champagnat Catholic by a score of 40-6. Canteen had 5 catches for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns. ECA is 1-0 on the season.

247 Sports: Top 247 for 2014 updated

Jabrill Peppers is the #3 player in the country

247 Sports released its updated top 247 players for the class of 2014. Here’s what it looked like back in July.

Movement for Michigan commits:
– Drake Harris moves up from #44 to #43
– Bryan Mone jumps from #49 to #46
– Mason Cole moves up from #112 to #111
– Michael Ferns drops from #188 to #191
– Lawrence Marshall moves up from #231 to #229

1. Cameron Robinson – OT – Louisiana (Alabama)
2. Leonard Fournette – RB – Louisiana
3. Jabrill Peppers – CB – New jersey (Michigan)
4. Lorenzo Carter – DE – Georgia
5. Andrew Brown – DT – Virginia (Virginia)
6. Da’Shawn Hand – DE – Virginia
8. Quin Blanding – S – Virginia (Virginia)
9. Myles Garrett – DE – Texas
12. Joe Mixon – RB – California
16. Dante Booker – LB – Ohio (Ohio State)
17. Damian Prince – OT – Maryland
22. Jalen Hurd – RB – Tennessee (Tennessee)
24. Adoree’ Jackson – CB – California
26. Edward Paris – S – Texas (LSU)
30. John Smith – S – California
34. Marshon Lattimore – CB – Ohio
36. Malachi Dupre – WR – Louisiana
37. Solomon Thomas – DE – Texas
42. Jalen Tabor – CB – Washington, DC
43. Drake Harris – WR – Michigan (Michigan)
44. Jamarco Jones – OG – Illinois (Ohio State)
45. Lorenzo Featherston – DE – North Carolina
46. Bryan Mone – DT – Utah (Michigan)
50. K.C. McDermott – OT – Florida (Miami)
52. Bo Scarbrough – ATH – Alabama (Alabama)
53. Malik McDowell – DE – Michigan
61. Josh Malone – WR – Tennessee
71. Jamal Adams – S – Texas
75. Mark Andrews – WR – Arizona (Oklahoma)
76. Elijah Hood – RB – North Carolina (North Carolina)
80. Damon Webb – CB – Michigan (Ohio State)
82. Roderick Johnson – OT – Missouri
86. Nyles Morgan – LB – Illinois
87. Andy Bauer – OT – Missouri (Mississippi)
90. Braden Smith – OG – Kansas
93. Kyle Berger – LB – Ohio (Ohio State)
111. Mason Cole – OG – Florida (Michigan)
112. Dwight Williams – LB – California
119. Bentley Spain – OT – North Carolina (North Carolina)
133. Saeed Blacknall – WR – New Jersey (Maryland)
135. Demetrius Knox – OG – Texas (Ohio State)
137. Derrick Nnadi – DT – Virginia
140. Devon Thomas – RB – Oklahoma (Oklahoma State)
144. Artavis Scott – WR – Florida (Clemson)
145. Parrker Westphal – CB – Illinois
149. Dexter Wideman – DT – South Carolina (Florida State)
158. Montae Nicholson – S – Pennsylvania
167. Adarius Pickett – CB – California (UCLA)
169. Garrett Dickerson – TE – New Jersey
172. Alex Bars – OT – Tennessee (Notre Dame)
175. Tyler Luatua – TE – California
181. Wesley Green – CB – Georgia
182. Bryson Allen-Williams – LB – Georgia (South Carolina)
183. Jay Hayes – DT – New York (Notre Dame)
186. K.J. Williams – WR – Pennsylvania (Syracuse)
187. Otaro Alaka – LB – Texas (Texas)
191. Michael Ferns – LB – Ohio (Michigan)
200. Joe Henderson – DE – Ohio (Tennessee)
202. D’Andre Payne – CB – Washington, DC (Tennessee)
207. Shai McKenzie – RB – Pennsylvania
208. Juwann Bushell-Beatty – OT – New Jersey (Michigan)
211. Nic Weishar – TE – Illinois (Notre Dame)
214. Darrion Owens – LB – Florida (Miami)
215. Demarre Kitt – WR – Georgia (Clemson)
217. Juwann Winfree – WR – New Jersey (Maryland)
219. Sam Hubbard – ATH – Ohio (Ohio State)
220. Steven Parker – S – Oklahoma
224. Ian Bunting – TE – Illinois (Michigan)
229. Lawrence Marshall – DE – Michigan (Michigan)
230. Kenny Young – LB – Louisiana
233. T’Kevian Rockwell – LB – Texas (Baylor)