ESPN released its initial top 300 for the class of 2018 (LINK). Michigan commits are as follows:
Below is the rest of the players Michigan has offered from the list:
Will Mallory (image via Rivals)
It’s an impossible task to guess who will sign with Michigan in the 2018 class.
But I eat impossible tasks for breakfast.
So here’s my best guess for 2018. I’m adding five to the current number of open slots because I assume attrition will occur. So here are the 14 players who will definitely, positively sign with Michigan next February (or earlier).
River Rouge (MI) River Rouge TE Lee Payton (image via 247 Sports)
Kevin Bradley – WR – Oak Park (MI) Oak Park: Bradley is a 5’7″, 155 lb. receiver with no offers at this time.
Robert Daniel, Jr. – CB – Oak Park (MI) Oak Park: Daniel is a 5’10”, 178 lb. prospect with offers from a handful of MAC programs. He’s a 3-star, the #77 cornerback, and #822 overall.
Gary Gayle – RB – Oak Park (MI) Oak Park: Gayle is a 5’7″, 160 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.
Aidan Hutchinson – DE – Dearborn (MI) Divine Child: Hutchinson visited Michigan early in the week and ended up committing on Tuesday night (LINK).
Dearborn (MI) Divine Child DE Aidan Hutchinson (image via Twitter)
Dearborn (MI) Divine Child defensive end Aidan Hutchinson committed to Michigan on Tuesday night. He chose the Wolverines over offers from Louisville, LSU, Michigan State, Nebraska, and Wisconsin, among others.
Hutchinson measured in at 6’6″, 245 lbs. at the Best of the Midwest Combine this past weekend. He ran a 5.11 forty and a 4.6 shuttle, and he has a 27″ vertical.
RATINGS
ESPN: 4-star, 83 grade, #11 DE, #94 overall
Rivals: 3-star WDE
Scout: 4-star, #16 DE, #202 overall
247 Sports: 4-star, 93 grade, #5 SDE, #97 overall
Hit the jump for more on Hutchinson’s commitment.
Dearborn (MI) Divine Child defensive end Aidan Hutchinson
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On my other other site, Recruiting Season, I keep track of FBS prospects across the State of Michigan. Since the Mitten State is a fertile recruiting ground for the Wolverines, I like to keep an eye on which players might be potential Michigan-level recruits. So here, according to my own evaluations, are the top players in the state. Here’s the first chunk of five, and the second group will probably be released late this week or early next week. (If you click on each name, it will take you to their recruiting profile on Recruiting Season.)
1. Aidan Hutchinson – DE – Dearborn (MI) Divine Child
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 235 lbs.
Notable offers: LSU, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Wisconsin
Commitment: Uncommitted
247 Composite: 4-star, #8 SDE, #199 overall
Analysis: I wouldn’t have put Hutchinson this high if I had made this list following his sophomore year, but I saw some real improvements when it comes to both technique and athleticism since last year. He’s the son of former Michigan defensive tackle Chris Hutchinson, and I think his dad has been teaching him some things. The younger Hutchinson is a high-motor kid who has quick reaction skills, shows an array of pass rushing moves to beat offensive linemen, and plays aggressively.
Hit the jump for the rest of the top five.