Tag: Cai Bates

2024 Recruiting Update: July 31, 2023

OFF THE BOARD

Orlando (FL) Edgewater cornerback Cai Bates (4-star, #11 CB, #107 overall) committed to LSU. He had visited Michigan and put the Wolverines in his top group, but most of the buzz was about him staying south.

Springfield (OH) Springfield cornerback Aaron Scott (4-star, #5 CB, #52 overall) committed to Ohio State. This one stings because two of Michigan’s top cornerback prospects, Scott and Bryce West, both have verbally committed to the Buckeyes. But the writing was on the wall when Scott scheduled his announcement for July 30, which is his Buckeye fan father’s birthday. You’re not going to pick the team your dad hates on your dad’s birthday unless you hate your dad.

MISCELLANEY

Here’s a list of BBQ at the Big House visitors (LINK).

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