Recruiting Update: July 25, 2016

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25Jul 2016
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Recruiting Update: July 25, 2016

Los Angeles (CA) Cathedral DE Hunter Echols

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2017

Los Angeles (CA) Cathedral defensive end Hunter Echols decommitted from UCLA. He’s a 6’3″, 231 lb. prospect who, after decommitting, subsequently released a top eleven that included Michigan. He’s a 247 Composite 4-star, the #7 weakside end, and #97 overall. The U.S. Army All-American made 79 tackles, 27 tackles for loss, 17 sacks, 4 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles, and 3 fumble recoveries (1 TD) as a junior in 2015.

Hit the jump for several guys who committed elsewhere.

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28Oct 2015
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Recruiting Update: October 28, 2015

South Jordan (UT) Bingham DT Jay Tufele


ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2016
Winter Garden (FL) West Orange wide receiver Eddie McDoom was offered by Michigan. He’s a 5’11”, 170 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Ohio State, and Texas, among others. He’s a 247 Composite 3-star, the #65 wide receiver, and #392 overall. As a junior in 2014, he caught 47 passes for 854 yards and 15 touchdowns. McDoom is a speedy receiver who adjusts well to the ball in the air, which is something Michigan lacks. He is expected to stay in SEC country.

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2017
Pittsburgh (PA) Central Catholic offensive guard Chris “C.J.” Thorpe was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’2″, 308 lb. prospect with offers from Arizona State, Auburn, Penn State, and Pitt, among others. He’s a 247 Composite 4-star, the #6 offensive guard, and #220 overall. He is also a teammate of 2016 defensive back Damar Hamlin, who is expected to commit to Ohio State sooner or later. Some sites list him as a defensive tackle, but I think he might be a little too stiff to play defense. However, he is a very violent and relentless blocker on offense who has good foot quickness, if not ideal flexibility.

Hit the jump for another few 2017 offers, a 2018 offer, some guys who went off the board, and some other bits.

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