Tag: 2016 recruiting

Recruiting Update: October 14, 2015

Ten-year veteran NFL safety, or high school senior Kareem Walker?

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2016
Ann Arbor (MI) Skyline linebacker Daelin Hayes decommitted from USC. He’s a 247 Composite 4-star, the #9 outside linebacker, and #105 overall.He recently took a visit to Notre Dame, has set one up for Ohio State, and is also looking at Oklahoma, Ole Miss, and Texas. Michigan does not appear to be on the list, and I’m not sure they should be. Hayes – the cousin of former Michigan running back Justice Hayes – went to Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary’s as a youngster, transferred to California for his junior year, and then returned to the state of Michigan for his senior season. In the meantime, he has suffered multiple season-ending injuries and played only a handful of total games. At 6’3″, 254 lbs., recruiting analysts rave about his athleticism when he’s healthy, but he might just be one of those guys who can never stay healthy. He also has some people trying to steer him away from staying within the state.

Torrance (CA) North linebacker Mique Juarez also decommitted from USC. He’s a 6’2″, 222 lb. prospect who has seen a number of Crystal Ball predictions go in favor of UCLA over the past couple months. He’s a 247 Composite 5-star, the #2 outside linebacker, and #17 overall. The U.S. Army All-American said before he decommitted from the Trojans that he wanted to take an official visit to Michigan, so the Wolverines may be able to get in the race. However, the Bruins are having a pretty solid season (4-1 so far), and Juarez seems like a guy who wants to stay pretty close to home.

Hit the jump for some 2017 and 2018 offers, some guys who went off the board, and some random bits.

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Schools in the News: Maryland, South Carolina, USC

So long, and thanks for all the golf.

Maryland fired Randy Edsall, Steve Spurrier retired effective immediately from South Carolina, and the other USC fired Steve Sarkisian, who has even more of a reason to drink now. As Michigan continues to recruit for 2016 and beyond, here’s a look at the offered players who are committed to those schools

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Recruiting Update: October 1, 2015

Arlington Heights (IL) St. Viator tight end Cole Kmet

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2016
Suwanee (GA) Collins Hill defensive end Tomon Fox, a North Carolina commit, was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’3″, 230 lb. prospect who also has offers from Auburn, Miami, Notre Dame, and Penn State, among others. He’s a 247 Composite 3-star, the #30 weakside end, and #446 overall. Fox committed to UNC in June, but he is expected to give Michigan a look and potentially visit. The weakside end (a.k.a. Buck linebacker) position is somewhat shallow at Michigan, and with no proven players at the position, Michigan is looking to add someone in the 2016 class to go with Camden (NJ) Camden’s Ron Johnson, Jr.

Hit the jump for some new 2017 and 2018 offers, plus some random bits.
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Recruit Tracker: Sean McKeon

Dudley (MA) Shepherd Hill tight end Sean McKeon

October 9, 2015: Shepherd Hill beat Wachusett (MA) Wachusett by a score of 27-20. McKeon had 8 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and 1 sack. Shepherd Hill is now 1-4.

October 2, 2015: Shepherd Hill lost to Bolton (MA) Nashoba by a score of 27-10. McKeon caught 7 passes for 74 yards, and he made 8 tackles on defense. He has 11 catches for 123 yards, 15 tackles, and 1 sack on the year. Shepherd Hill is 0-4.

September 25, 2015: McKeon caught 1 pass for 17 yards and made 4 tackles, but Shepherd Hill lost to Shrewsbury (MA) Shrewsbury by a score of 21-20. McKeon has 4 catches for 49 yards, 7 tackles, and 1 sack on the year. Shepherd Hill is 0-3.

September 18, 2015: McKeon caught 2 passes for 26 yards, with 3 tackles and 1 sack, in a 36-26 loss to Leominster (MA) Leominster. McKeon now has 3 catches for 32 yards, 3 tackles, and 1 sack on the year. Shepherd Hill is 0-2.

September 12, 2015: McKeon caught 1 pass for 6 yards as Dudley (MA) Shepherd Hill lost to Shrewsbury (MA) St. John’s by a score of 19-8. Shepherd Hill is 0-1.

Recruit Tracker: Chris Evans

Indianapolis (IN) Ben Davis running back Chris Evans

October 16, 2015: Ben Davis beat Indianapolis (IN) North Central by a score of 41-10. Evans sat out the game with a minor injury. Ben Davis is 5-4.

October 9, 2015: Ben Davis beat Indianapolis (IN) Lawrence Central by a score of 28-22. Evans had 21 carries for 198 yards, including 72- and 56-yard touchdown runs; he also had 1 catch for -3 yards. He now has 128 carries for 750 yards and 10 touchdowns, plus 37 catches for 482 yards and 3 scores. Ben Davis is 4-4.

October 2, 2015: Ben Davis lost to Carmel (IN) Carmel by a score of 35-21. Evans had 18 carries for 78 yards, plus 8 catches for 63 yards, including a 17-yard touchdown. He now has 107 carries for 552 yards and 8 touchdowns, plus 36 catches for 485 yards and 3 touchdowns. Ben Davis is 3-4.

September 25, 2015: Ben Davis beat Indianapolis (IN) Warren North by a score of 35-14. Evans ran 20 times for 58 yards and 1 touchdown, and he also caught 7 passes for 123 yards, including a 35-yard touchdown. He now has 89 carries for 474 yards and 8 touchdowns, plus 28 catches for 422 yards and 2 touchdowns. Ben Davis is 3-3.

Hit the jump for summaries of the rest of his game summaries.

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