Tag: 2024 recruiting

Visitors: June 2-4, 2023

2023 TRANSFER PORTAL

Josh Wallace – CB – UMass: Wallace is a 6’1″, 190-pounder who has started 34 games over the past few seasons at UMass and was a two-time team captain. He has one year of eligibility remaining and was coached at UMass by former Michigan defensive coordinator Don Brown.

2024

Marquis Gallegos – S – West Hills (CA) Chaminade: Gallegos is a 6’1″, 175 lb. prospect with offers from Cal, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, UCLA, and USC, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #23 safety, and #252 overall. This is his official visit.

Brian Robinson, Jr. – DE – Austintown (OH) Fitch: Robinson is a 6’5″, 255-pounder with offers from Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Notre Dame, and Penn State, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #10 edge, and #132 overall. All four crystal ball picks have come in for Michigan, but he also has official visits set up for Kentucky and Penn State after he visits Ann Arbor.

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2024 Recruiting Update: May 22, 2023

OFF THE BOARD

Durant (OK) Durant defensive tackle Xadavien Sims (4-star, #23 DL, #194 overall) committed to Oregon.

Baltimore (MD) St. Frances quarterback Michael Van Buren (4-star, #11 QB, #129 overall) committed to Oregon. At one point it seemed like Penn State might land him, so it takes a 4-star quarterback off to Pac-12 country instead of putting him in the Big Ten. Right now PSU’s quarterback is a 3-star and the #575 player in the nation, Ethan Grunkemeyer.

MISCELLANEY

During a slow week for Michigan recruiting – at least in the 2024 class – the biggest news was probably the hiring and subsequent resignation of Shemy Schembechler. The son of Bo Schembechler was briefly brought on in a recruiting role, but in no time, he came under scrutiny for some of his “likes” on Twitter. Here’s an article from 247 Sports discussing the development (LINK). I’ve thought for a couple months that it was odd Michigan was hiring someone with the last name Schembechler, considering the microscope that Bo has come under over the past couple years. I guess it seemed like a bad idea because it was indeed a bad idea.

2024 Recruiting Update: May 15, 2023

COMMITMENT

Pittsburgh (PA) Central Catholic linebacker Cole Sullivan committed to Michigan (LINK).

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2024

Orlando (FL) Edgewater cornerback Cai Bates was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’1″, 180 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Florida, LSU, Ohio State, and Penn State, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #18 cornerback, and #223 overall. As a junior in 2022, he made 7 pass breakups and 4 interceptions, including 3 in one game. The last Michigan player signed from Edgewater was wide receiver Greg Mathews in the class of 2006.

CRYSTAL BALL UPDATES

The following 2024 recruits have received 247 Sports crystal balls in favor of Michigan over the last week:

• Belleville (MI) Belleville linebacker Jeremiah Beasley (4-star, #25 LB, #265 overall) from Sam Webb
• Ijamsville (MD) Oakdale defensive end Dominic Nichols (4-star, #31 edge, #423 overall) from Steve Lorenz
• Chicago (IL) Kenwood wide receiver I’Marion Stewart (4-star, #26 ATH, #315 overall) from Allen Trieu

Cole Sullivan, Wolverine

Pittsburgh (PA) Central Catholic linebacker Cole Sullivan committed to Michigan on Friday night. He picked the Wolverines over offers from Miami, Notre Dame, Penn State, West Virginia, and others.

Sullivan is listed at 6’3″ and 200 lbs. As a junior in 2022, Sullivan made 117 tackles and 2 sacks.

RANKINGS
ESPN: Unranked
On3: 3-star, 89 grade, #37 LB
Rivals: 3-star, 5.7 grade, #34 OLB
247 Sports: 3-star, 87 grade, #57 LB

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Channing Goodwin, Wolverine

Charlotte (NC) Providence Day wide receiver Channing Goodwin committed to Michigan on Sunday. He picked the Wolverines over offers from North Carolina, North Carolina State, Pitt, and South Carolina, among others.

Goodwin is listed at 6’1″ and 180 lbs.

RANKINGS
ESPN: 3-star, 78 grade, #67 WR
On3: 3-star, 87 grade, #136 WR
Rivals: 3-star, 5.7 grade, #94 WR
247 Sports: 4-star, 90 grade, #38 WR, #241 overall

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