Tag: Alex VanSumeren

Ex-Wolverine Commit Updates: Pre-season 2023

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FORMER COMMITS

DE Collins Acheampong (Miami): Acheampong is listed as a 6’7″, 270 lb. freshman defensive end for the Hurricanes.

LB Aaron Alexander (Michigan State): Alexander is a 6’1″, 225 lb. linebacker for the Spartans after transferring from UMass.

WR Markus Allen (N/A): Allen entered the transfer portal from Wisconsin, went back to Wisconsin, and then entered the portal again this summer.

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Ex-Wolverine Updates: Week 5

FORMER PLAYERS

C Zach Carpenter (Indiana): Carpenter is Indiana’s starting center.

RB Zach Charbonnet (UCLA): Charbonnet ran 22 times for 124 yards and 1 touchdown, adding 3 catches for 56 yards, in a 40-32 win over Washington. That’s his third 100+ yard rushing game in four games played this season.

DTR had an amazing night for the ages, but this three play Inside Zone series by Zach Charbonnet (and the line) hits me in the feels pic.twitter.com/0FeKIbmEmA

— chris osgood (@osgoodck) October 1, 2022

S Sammy Faustin (UMass): Faustin did not play in a 20-13 loss to Eastern Michigan.

OG Chuck Filiaga (Minnesota): Filiaga is a sixth year senior who starts at right guard for the Gophers.

CB Darion Green-Warren (Nevada): Nevada (2-3) had a bye. Green-Warren has recorded 4 tackles and 1 pass breakup this season.

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Preview of 2022 In-State Recruiting: #1-5

If you read this site or are into Michigan recruiting, you probably know the names at the top of this in-state list. Michigan has been pursuing all of these players for a while, and chances are good that the Wolverines land at least a couple of them, if not more.

1. Will Johnson – CB – Grosse Pointe (MI) South
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 190 lbs.
Notable offers: Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma, USC
Commitment: Uncommitted
247 Composite: 5-star, #4 CB, #8 overall
Analysis: Johnson is a cornerback who overwhelms fellow high schoolers with his size and strength. He plays corner, wide receiver, and wildcat quarterback for his high school team. He’s the son of former Michigan defensive back Deon Johnson, who played for the Wolverines in the early 1990s. Even so, he’s not guarantee to sign with Michigan. He also has interest in Ohio State and USC, and he and Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei cornerback Domani Jackson – who is also high on Michigan – say they’re a package deal.

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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.

Visitors: Michigan vs. Wisconsin

I haven’t posted a visitors list in a long time, because visitors haven’t been allowed to visit Michigan since last winter. And they’re still not allowed to visit campus, at least not while having any contact with the coaching staff.

But there is a group of recruits who plan to come to Ann Arbor and hang out together on their own.

2021

Raheem Anderson II – C – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Anderson is committed to Michigan (LINK).

Andrel Anthony – WR – East Lansing (MI) East Lansing: Anthony is committed to Michigan (LINK).

Tristan Bounds – OT – Wallingford (CT) Choate Rosemary Hall: Bounds is committed to Michigan (LINK).

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