Kareem Walker (image via Maxpreps)
Previously: Quarterbacks
RUNNING BACKS (3):
Kingston Davis – Prattville (AL) Prattville: 3-star, #1 FB, #739 overall
Chris Evans – Indianapolis (IN) Ben Davis: 4-star, #9 APB, #332 overall
Kareem Walker – Wayne (NJ) DePaul Catholic: 4-star, #4 RB, #100 overall
Hit the jump for the rundown on Michigan’s 2016 recruiting efforts at the running back position.
Brandon Peters has made a huge leap in Scout’s rankings
Scout released its top 300 prospects for the class of 2016 (LINK). Here’s what it looked like in June 2015 (LINK).
Movement for Michigan commits:
Hit the jump for the full list.
Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy tight end Isaac Nauta is one of many elite players scheduled to be in town.
I have shortened down some of the writeups this week for the sheer number of prospects visiting. It’s a huge recruiting opportunity for Michigan.
2016
Korey Banks – WR – Tyrone (GA) Sandy Creek: Banks committed to North Carolina in July after being offered by the Wolverines. He unofficially visited in the spring and reportedly had a great visit, but the Tarheels pulled him in, anyway. Michigan was initially recruiting him as a wide receiver, although he could also play cornerback.
Donnie Corley – WR – Detroit (MI) King: Corley said he will probably make it. He is strongly considering both Michigan and Michigan State, so it would make sense for him to check out the game.
Dylan Crawford – WR – Rancho Santa Margarita (CA) Catholic: This is Crawford’s official visit.
Hit the jump for lots and lots more visitors.
Indianapolis (IN) Ben Davis running back Chris Evans
October 16, 2015: Ben Davis beat Indianapolis (IN) North Central by a score of 41-10. Evans sat out the game with a minor injury. Ben Davis is 5-4.
October 9, 2015: Ben Davis beat Indianapolis (IN) Lawrence Central by a score of 28-22. Evans had 21 carries for 198 yards, including 72- and 56-yard touchdown runs; he also had 1 catch for -3 yards. He now has 128 carries for 750 yards and 10 touchdowns, plus 37 catches for 482 yards and 3 scores. Ben Davis is 4-4.
October 2, 2015: Ben Davis lost to Carmel (IN) Carmel by a score of 35-21. Evans had 18 carries for 78 yards, plus 8 catches for 63 yards, including a 17-yard touchdown. He now has 107 carries for 552 yards and 8 touchdowns, plus 36 catches for 485 yards and 3 touchdowns. Ben Davis is 3-4.
September 25, 2015: Ben Davis beat Indianapolis (IN) Warren North by a score of 35-14. Evans ran 20 times for 58 yards and 1 touchdown, and he also caught 7 passes for 123 yards, including a 35-yard touchdown. He now has 89 carries for 474 yards and 8 touchdowns, plus 28 catches for 422 yards and 2 touchdowns. Ben Davis is 3-3.
Hit the jump for summaries of the rest of his game summaries.
Paramus (NJ) Catholic defensive tackle Rashan Gary
2016
Christian Boyd – DT – Muskegon (MI) Mona Shores: Boyd is a 6’2″, 280 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. He also visited Michigan last weekend for the UNLV game. He is a teammate of 2016 wide receiver Hunter Broersma (Western Michigan), cornerback Darece Roberson (Western Michigan), and wide receiver Kobe Burse (Miami-OH).
Kingston Davis – RB – Prattville (AL) Prattville: Davis committed to Michigan in April (LINK). So far as a senior, he has 598 yards and 7 rushing touchdowns through four games (LINK).
Chris Evans – RB – Indianapolis (IN) Ben Davis: Evans committed to Michigan in June. You can see how his senior season is going here (LINK).
Rashan Gary – DT – Paramus (NJ) Catholic: Gary is a 6’4″, 287 lb. prospect with offers from almost everywhere. He’s a 247 Composite 5-star, the #1 defensive tackle, and #1 overall. The plurality of his Crystal Ball picks are for Michigan (47%), but Auburn and Georgia are also strong contenders. He is teammates with 2016 wide receiver Donald Stewart; 2017 defensive end Corey Bolds and linebacker Drew Singleton; and 2018 quarterback Allan Walters. There are a lot of connections to Michigan, since redshirt freshman safety Jabrill Peppers and offensive lineman Juwann Bushell-Beatty are both from his high school, along with recruiting coordinator Chris Partridge, who coached the Paladins last year. This is Gary’s official visit.
Hit the jump for several more 2016, 2017, and 2018 visitors.