Tag: 2015 recruiting

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.

Visitors: Michigan vs. Indiana

Detroit (MI) Cass Tech running back Mike Weber

Trevon Avery – CB – Grand Blanc (MI) Grand Blanc: Avery is a 6’1″, 165 lb. cornerback for the class of 2015. He does not have any offers at this point.

Kei Beckham – S – Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison: Beckham is a 6’0″, 155 lb. prospect for the class of 2015. He has offers from Cincinnati, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, and some MAC schools. He’s a former teammate of freshman Michigan linebacker Mike McCray.

Hjalte Froholdt – DE – Warren (OH) Harding: Froholdt is a 6’4″, 282 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, and Penn State, among others. According to 247 Sports’ Composite rankings, he’s a 4-star, the #9 DT, and #44 player overall in his class. Froholdt attended Harding – which has sent guys like Prescott Burgess, Mario Manningham, Davion Rogers, and D.J. Williamson to Michigan in recent years – but is a native of Denmark, which is where he has been living this fall and playing in a Danish semi-pro league. He plans to return to the United States for his senior year.

Lavert Hill – CB – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Hill is a 5’9″, 150 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this point. He’s the younger brother of freshman Michigan safety Delano Hill and has visited campus numerous times.

Joshua Jackson – QB – Saline (MI) Saline: Jackson is a 6’1″, 180 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this time. He played quarterback for Ann Arbor (MI) Huron to begin the year but transferred schools mid-season and is now ineligible due to MHSAA rules. He is also the son of Michigan running backs coach Fred Jackson and the younger brother of wide receiver Jeremy Jackson.

Tyree Jackson – QB – Muskegon (MI) Mona Shores: Jackson is a 6’2″, 180 lb. prospect for 2015 with a lone offer from Western Michigan. As a sophomore in 2012, he completed 116/209 passes for 1,806 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions.

Joshua Ross – LB – Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary’s: Ross is a 6’2″, 190 lb. prospect for 2017 with offers from Michigan State and Oklahoma. He suffered an ankle injury that could very well cause him to miss the rest of the season, but regardless, he’s picking up some big-time offers as a youngster. He’s the younger brother of sophomore Michigan linebacker James Ross III and has visited campus for almost every Michigan home game.


Mike Weber – RB – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Weber is a 5’10”, 190 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, among others. According to 247 Sports’ Composite rankings, he’s a 4-star, the #21 running back, and the #268 player overall. As a sophomore in 2012, he had 1,700 yards and 21 touchdowns. He’s the former teammate of current Michigan players David Dawson, Delano Hill, Royce Jenkins-Stone, Jourdan Lewis, and Terry Richardson.

247 Sports: Top 247 updated for 2015

Tarpon Springs (FL) East Lake wide receiver George Campbell is the #27 player in the country

247 Sports released its updated top 247 for the class of 2015. Here’s what it looked like back in May.

Movement for Michigan commits:
– George Campbell dropped from #16 to #27
– Damien Harris jumped from #90 to #66
– Shaun Crawford jumped from #149 to #130

5-stars:
2. Terry Beckner, Jr. – DE – Illinois
4. Mitch Hyatt – OT – Georgia
5. Josh Rosen – QB – California
8. Kevin Toliver II – CB – Florida (LSU)
14. Iman Marshall – CB – Califronia
15. Shy Tuttle – DT – North Carolina
17. Justin Hilliard – LB – Ohio
19. Jashon Cornell – DE – Minnesota
23. Malik Jefferson – LB – Texas
26. George Campbell – WR – Florida (Michigan)

27. Jaason Lewis – WR – Virginia

4-stars:
31. Brian Cole – ATH – Michigan
32. Soso Jamabo – RB – Texas
36. Jeffrey Holland – LB – Florida

43. Jerome Baker – LB – Ohio
66. Damien Harris – RB – Kentucky (Michigan)
67. Jacques Patrick – RB – Florida
75. Hjalte Froholdt – DT – Ohio
84. Sterling Jenkins – OT – Pennsylvania
102. Darian Roseboro – DE – North Carolina
115. Michael Weber – RB – Michigan
124. Devonaire Clarington – TE – Florida
130. Shaun Crawford – CB – Ohio (Michigan)
136. Garrett Thomas – OT – Louisiana
196. Cameron Townsend – LB – Texas
220. Osa Masina – LB – Utah

Visitors: Michigan vs. Minnesota

Keyon Addison – CB – Saginaw (MI) Saginaw: Addison is a 6’1″, 180 lb. prospect for 2014 with no offers at this time.

Trevon Avery – CB – Grand Blanc (MI) Grand Blanc: Avery is a 6’1″, 165 lb. prospect for 2015 with no offers at this time. He’s the younger brother of Michigan cornerback Courtney Avery.

Cole Chewins – TE – Clarkston (MI) Clarkston: Chewins is a 6’7″, 208 lb. prospect for 2015 with no offers at this time.

Jackson Hale – DE – Milford (MI) Milford: Hale is a 6’3″, 225 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this time.

Drake Harris – WR – Grand Rapids (MI) Christian: Harris committed to Michigan in April. He has yet to play this season due to a hamstring injury.

Lavert Hill – CB – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Hill is a 5’9″, 160 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this time. He’s the younger brother of Michigan safety Delano Hill.

Joshua Jackson – QB – Saline (MI) Saline: Jackson is a 2016 prospect with no offers at this time. He’s the younger brother of Michigan wide receiver Jeremy Jackson and the son of running backs coach Fred Jackson.

Tyree Kinnel – S – Huber Heights (OH) Wayne: Kinnel committed to Michigan in August. Here’s a look at how his season is going so far.

Alex Malzone – QB – Birmingham (MI) Brother Rice: Malzone is a 6’2″, 185 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Bowling Green and Toledo. He is perhaps the top QB prospect in the state of Michigan for his class.


Jalen Martin – WR – Harper Woods (MI) Chandler Park Academy: Martin is a 6’3″, 190 lb. prospect for 2016 with an offer from Eastern Michigan. He’s the former teammate of Michigan wide receiver Csont’e York.

Jimmy Martin – LB – Maitland (FL) Orangewood Christian: Martin is a 5’11”, 215 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Duke, Florida International, and Western Michigan. He has a sister who plays water polo for the Wolverines. According to 247’s Composite rankings, Martin is a 3-star and the #25 inside linebacker in his class.

Riley Neal – QB – Yorktown (IN) Yorktown: Neal is a 6’5″, 200 lb. prospect for 2015 with no offers at this time. He has 1,300 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions in six games this season.

Giovanni Rescigno – QB – Warren (MI) De La Salle: Rescigno is a 6’4″, 210 lb. prospect for 2014 with no offers at this time. He attends the alma mater of freshman quarterback Shane Morris and is a teammate of 2014 linebacker commit Jared Wangler.

Joshua Ross – LB – Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary’s: Ross is a 6’2″, 190 lb. prospect for 2017 with no offers at this time. He’s the younger brother of Michigan linebacker James Ross. The younger Ross will miss the remainder of his high school season due to an ankle injury.

Nathan Skene – TE – Hartland (MI) Hartland: Skene is a 6’3″, 195 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this time. He’s the son of former Michigan offensive lineman Doug Skene.

Jared Wangler – LB – Warren (MI) De La Salle: Wangler committed to Michigan in August. Here’s a look at how his senior season is going.

Maurice Ways – WR – Detroit (MI) Country Day: Ways committed to Michigan in April. Here’s a glance at how his senior season is going.

Recruit Tracker: Andrew David

September 20, 2013: Washington beat Mentor Lake (OH) Catholic by a score of 35-6. David was 0/1 on field goal attempts, punted 2 times for 86 yards, and kicked off 6 times for 337 yards and 4 touchbacks. Washington is now 4-0.

September 13, 2013: Washington beat Warren (OH) Harding by a score of 35-14. David was 5/5 on extra points, punted 3 times for 120 yards (40 yards/punt), and kicked off 6 times for 351 yards, including 4 touchbacks. Washington is now 3-0.

September 5, 2013: Washington beat Canton (OH) GlenOak by a score of 23-20 in overtime. David punted 2 times for 84 yards, missed 3 field goals (33, 33, 45), and made the game-winner from 20 yards out. He also had 3 kickoffs for 171 yards and 1 touchback. Altogether, he’s 1/4 on field goals, has punted 5 times for 171 yards (37 yards/attempt), and kicked off 6 times for 351 yards (58.5 yards/kick). Washington is 2-0 on the season.

August 29, 2013: David’s Massillon (OH) Washington team beat Perry by a score of 35-7. David was 7/10 passing for 59 yards and 1 touchdown, and he also had 3 carries for 19 yards. He punted 3 times for 87 yards (29 yards/attempt) and sent all 3 of his kickoffs into the endzone for touchbacks. Washington is 1-0 on the year.