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You can take a look back at the awards for the 2019 class if you want (LINK).
Best Overall Recruit: DE Braiden McGregor McGregor lost a little bit of steam in the recruiting world when his senior season ended in a fizzle after a knee injury. That doesn’t put a damper on my excitement for him, though. Michigan does a good job of developing defensive talent – particularly defensive ends – and I expect that to continue with McGregor.
Jalen Mayfield is a 1st rounder to Mel Kiper, Jr. (LINK).
Shea Patterson spoke about being undrafted (LINK).
Check out this thread of clips of J.J. McCarthy throwing to A.J. Henning and others (LINK). I can’t say I’m a big fan of some of these drills, but there has to be something to keep QB gurus employed…
I can’t remember if I linked this previously or not, but it’s a great piece from Nick Baumgardner on Josh Uche (LINK).
Dm’ed Uche the video of my son freaking out after he was drafted to the Pats. I was shocked when he responded and then made this cameo off of it. So cool. Such a nice guy and wish him all the best in the league. pic.twitter.com/YBgDoB2NOh
Michigan wrapped up a decent recruiting class earlier in February. There are no 5-star recruits, but the Wolverines got a fair share of 4-star guys. For a historical perspective on where they match up with recruits from the past, here’s a look at where they slot in all-time, according to the 247 Composite.
A.J. Henning – WR – Frankfort (IL) Lincoln-Way East 2020 ranking: #101 Historical ranking: #80 all-time at Michigan Flanked by: RB Kareem Walker (#100 in 2016) and DT Will Johnson (#105 in 2004) Closest positional comparisons: Toney Clemons (#96 in 2007) and Adrian Arrington (#115 in 2004)
Braiden McGregor – DE – Port Huron (MI) Northern 2020 ranking: #122 Historical ranking: #103 Tied with: WR Tarik Black (#122 in 2017) Closest positional comparisons: Aidan Hutchinson (#112 in 2018) and Chris Wormley (#129 in 2012)
The 2020 Polynesian Bowl is taking place on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 7:05 HST . . . which means it will be starting after midnight on the 19th if you’re on the East Coast.
Here’s a list of players Michigan pursued who are on the roster:
RB Sam Adams II (Washington)
OL Reece Atteberry (Michigan)
OL Tosh Baker (Notre Dame)
TE Kevin Bauman (Notre Dame)
RB Jalen Berger (Wisconsin)
WR LV Bunkley-Shelton (Arizona State)
OL Michael Carmody (Notre Dame)
DE Van Fillinger (Utah)
LB Justin Flowe (Oregon)
OL Andrew Gentry (Virginia)
OL Geirean Hatchett (Washington)
WR A.J. Henning (Michigan)
CB Luke Hill (Oregon)
WR Rakim Jarrett (Maryland)
DT Aidan Keanaaina (Notre Dame)
QB Sol-Jay Maiava (BYU)
CB Dontae Manning (Oregon)
CB Dwight McGlothern (LSU)
DE Braiden McGregor (Michigan)*
QB Parker McQuarrie (UCLA)
S Jordan Morant (Michigan)
LB Kalel Mullings (Michigan)
OL Myles Murao (Washington)
TE Mark Redman (Washington)
RB Bijan Robinson (Texas)
OL Roger Rosengarten (Washington)
TE Joe Royer (Ohio State)
LB Noah Sewell (Oregon)
LS Gregory Tarr (Michigan)
RB Lawrance Toafili (Florida State)
RB Chris Tyree (Notre Dame)
QB D.J. Uiagalelei (Clemson)
WR Roman Wilson (Michigan)
*Not participating due to injury
The game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.
Here’s a list of Polynesian Bowl participants since it began (LINK).
Several Michigan players participated in the All-American games that took place last week. I will attempt to give a brief rundown of how things went for the participating players.
First up was the Under Armour All-American Game on Thursday night.
