Tag: A.J. Henning

How does the 2020 class match up with Michigan’s all-time recruits?

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)

Hit the jump for more.

2020 Polynesian Bowl Preview

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).

How did Michigan’s recruits perform in their All-American bowls?

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.

Hit the jump for more.

2020 (Army) All-American Bowl

The Army All-American Bowl is now just the All-American Bowl, and the 2020 version takes place today at 1:00 p.m. EST.

Here are some noteworthy players Michigan has offered on each side.

Senior Highlights: A.J. Henning

Henning is a 4-star, the #17 wide receiver, and #90 overall.