Tag: 2022 recruiting

Alex VanSumeren, Ex-Wolverine

Essexville (MI) Garber defensive tackle Alex VanSumeren decommitted from Michigan on Thursday night. He is currently ranked as a 247 Composite 4-star, the #16 defensive tackle, and #223 overall.

Here’s my commitment post for him (LINK).

This is kind of a big deal to lose a 4-star defensive tackle recruit, but Michigan just signed a few defensive tackles in the 2021 class. It’s unclear whether that factored in or not, but it’s also noteworthy that VanSumeren’s older brother, Ben, is rumored to be on the verge of transferring from Michigan. VanSumeren has bounced around between fullback, running back, and linebacker in college, and his future seems uncertain.

Michigan still has five commitments remaining in the 2022 class, including River Rouge (MI) River Rouge defensive tackle Davonte Miles.

2022 Recruiting Update: February 9, 2021

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2022

Kojo Antwi – WR – Suwanee (GA) Lambert: Antwi is a 6’1″, 185 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #19 wide receiver, and #162 overall. As a junior in 2020, he caught 44 passes for 795 yards and 9 touchdowns.

Barion Brown – WR – Nashville (TN) Pearl-Cohn: Brown is a 6’1″, 160-pounder with offers from Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, and LSU, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #13 athlete, and #247 overall. As a junior in 2020, he caught 28 passes for 596 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Hit the jump for more.

Kody Jones, Wolverine

Germantown (TN) Germantown safety Kody Jones committed to Michigan on Friday. He picked the Wolverines over offers from Auburn, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Penn State, and Tennessee, among others.

Jones is 5’11” and 180 lbs.

RANKINGS
ESPN: 4-star, 81 grade, #22 ATH, #280 overall
Rivals: 4-star, 5.8 grade, #13 S
247 Sports: 4-star, 90 grade, #19 ATH

Hit the jump for more on his commitment.

Taylor Groves, Wolverine

Cross Plains (TN) East Robertson cornerback/safety/wide receiver Taylor Groves committed to Michigan on Friday. He picked the Wolverines over offers from LSU, Notre Dame, Penn State, and Tennessee, among others.

Groves is listed at 6’2″ and 175 lbs. As a junior in 2020, he made 55 tackles and 2 interceptions. He made a whopping 7 interceptions during his sophomore year.

RANKINGS
ESPN: Unranked
Rivals: 4-star, 5.8 grade, #41 WR
247 Sports: 4-star, 91 grade, #15 S, #188 overall

Hit the jump for more.

2022 Recruiting Update: February 1, 2021

DECOMMITMENT

Linebacker Tyler Martin decommitted from Michigan (LINK) and was promptly offered by Arizona, Don Brown’s new stomping grounds.

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2022

Bryan Allen, Jr. – S – Aledo (TX) Aledo: Allen is a 6’0″, 180 lb. prospect with offers from Auburn, LSU, Ohio State, Texas, and Texas A&M, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #5 safety, and #71 overall. As a sophomore in 2019, he recorded 122 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 3 fumble recoveries, 2 of which went for touchdowns. He attends the alma mater of Michigan offensive guard Chuck Filiaga.

Nicholas Anderson – WR – Katy (TX) Katy: Anderson is a 6’2″, 185-pounder with offers from Miami, Notre Dame, and Texas, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #62 wide receiver, and #428 overall. His two older brothers are defensive end Ryder Anderson (Ole Miss) and running back Rodney Anderson (Oklahoma/Cincinnati Bengals).

Chace Biddle – S – Garland (TX) Garland: Biddle is a 6’0″, 190 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas, and Texas A&M, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #8 safety, and #84 overall.

Elijah Davis – S – Auburndale (FL) Auburndale: Davis is a 6’1″ prospect with offers from Nebraska, Pitt, some directional Florida schools, and more. He’s currently unranked. Based on his film, he’s a very athletic player but somewhat raw.

Hit the jump for more.