St. Louis (MO) DeSmet offensive tackle Andy Bauer (in white)
ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2014
St. Louis (MO) DeSmet offensive tackle Andy Bauer decommitted from Missouri. Bauer was originally very high on Michigan, but then he committed to the hometown Tigers. Alabama and LSU are high on the list now, and the Tigers are still under consideration. Michigan could still have a chance here, but it’s a long shot.
OFF THE BOARD
Brooklyn (NY) Poly Prep offensive guard Jay Hayes, a 2014 prospect, committed to Notre Dame. The commitment sort of came out of nowhere, and Hayes was thought to be high on Michigan until the commitment.
Chandler (AZ) Hamilton cornerback Cole Luke committed to Notre Dame. Luke was interested in Michigan early in the process, but it never amounted to much besides some talk. Here’s the scouting report I wrote about him back in May.
Chandler (AZ) Hamilton cornerback Cole Luke (#11)
(image via East Valley Tribune)
Name: Cole Luke Height: 6’0″ Weight: 165 lbs. Position: Cornerback School: Chandler (AZ) Hamilton
Notes: Holds offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas, Boise State, California, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oregon State, Purdue, San Diego State, Texas, UCLA, Utah, Vanderbilt, Washington . . . As a junior in 2011, had 62 tackles, 12 pass breakups, 6 interceptions (3 returned for touchdowns)1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 field goal block, 2 punt blocks . . . Claims a 4.45 forty . . . ESPN 4-star CB, 80 grade, #29 CB . . . Rivals 4-star CB, #17 CB, #198 overall . . . Scout 4-star CB, #10 CB . . . 247 Sports 4-star CB, 95 grade, #6 CB, #62 overall
Strengths: Long, lean kid with good wingspan . . . Not a true blazer, but very good speed . . . Shows good hip flexibility . . . Hard to get out of position . . . Good awareness of route combinations and what’s going on in the backfield . . . Willing run supporter . . . Goes low on tackles because of size, but wraps up and hangs on . . . Good open field tackler . . . Maintains good position when ball is in the air . . . Looks to be working for turnovers, not just to bat ball down . . . At times tries to tip interceptions to himself
Weaknesses: No glaring weaknesses . . . Needs to bulk up a little bit, like most high school corners . . . Needs to work a little on footwork . . . Not the most elusive or dangerous runner with ball in his hands, but that’s nitpicking
Projection: Cornerback. Luke is a very smooth corner who does most things very well. He’s not the most explosive player you’ll find, but more of a glider. He doesn’t get out of position and always seems to know what’s going on around the field, and I think that awareness makes him a very safe bet to have a good career. He’s a high ceiling, high floor type of player.
Reminds me of: Donovan Warren but more athletic. I’m having a hard time coming up with a comparison from recent Michigan history, because Warren was a smooth cover man but never wowed anyone with his speed. A lot of other good Michigan corners in recent years were more physical (Ty Law, Marlin Jackson) and not as smooth. Luke actually reminds me a little of Johnny Sears in the way he moves, but Sears was a moron both on and off the field.
Washington (DC) Gonzaga cornerback Devin Butler (#7) tries to tackle Olney (MD) Good Counsel running
back Dorian O’Daniel while getting blocked by Stefon Diggs.
(image via Washington Post)
ADDED TO THE BOARD (2013, 2014)
Vienna (GA) Dooly County defensive tackle Montravius Adams was offered by Michigan last week. He’s a 6’4″, 280 lb. prospect with offers from everywhere – Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and USC. He had 84 tackles, a whopping 45 tackles for loss, and 10 sacks as a junior in 2011.
Wyomissing (PA) Wyomissing Area linebacker Alex Anzalone was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’3″, 220 lb. linebacker who looks like a SAM linebacker prospect for the Wolverines. He has offers from Alabama, Florida, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, Rutgers, and South Carolina, among others.
Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas defensive end Joey Bosa was offered by Michigan last week. He’s a 6’5″, 260 lb. strongside end or possibly a defensive tackle. He has offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Ohio State, and many others. As a junior in 2011, he had 52 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, and 8 sacks.
Charlotte (NC) Vance linebacker Larenz Bryant is listed by 247 Sports as having a Michigan offer, but it’s unclear when he received it. He’s a 6’1″, 203 lb. inside ‘backer with a 4.58 forty. As a junior in 2011, he had 144 tackles, 7 sacks, and 2 interceptions. Bryant also has offers from Clemson, Georgia, Illinois, the two in-state schools, South Carolina, and Virginia Tech. He recently named a top five that does not include Michigan.
Washington (DC) Gonzaga cornerback Devin Butler was offered by the Wolverines. He’s a 6’1″, 170 lb. defensive back who has offers from Iowa, Maryland, Nebraska, North Carolina, Penn State, and West Virginia, along with several others. As a junior in 2011, he had 43 tackles, 6 interceptions (1 returned for a touchdown), and 12 pass breakups.
Baltimore (MD) Gilman quarterback/safety Shane Cockerille was offered by Michigan last week. Cockerille is a 6’2″, 205 lb. athlete who is being recruited by the Wolverines as a safety. He has offers from Maryland and Temple.
Oakley (CA) Freedom wide receiver Darrell Daniels was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’3″, 200 lb. wideout who has offers from Arkansas, Colorado, Oregon State, and UCLA.
Rancho Cucamonga (CA) Rancho Cucamonga cornerback Chris Hawkins was offered by Michigan on Tuesday. He’s a 6’0″, 170-pounder who has offers from Cal, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Stanford, and UCLA, among others. He had 56 tackles and 2 interceptions as a junior in 2011. While Hawkins did express excitement about his Michigan offer, the general feeling is that he will stay close to home in California.
Pendleton (SC) Pendleton defensive tackle Michael Hill received a Michigan offer last week. Hill is a 6’3″, 315 lb. nose tackle with offers from Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee, among others. Hill is expected to remain down south like most recruits from the deep south.
Chandler (AZ) Hamilton cornerback Cole Luke was offered by Michigan on Wednesday. He’s a 6’0″, 165 lb. corner with offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Nebraska, Notre Dame, and Oklahoma, along with several offers. He had 63 tackles and 6 interceptions as a junior in 2011.
OFF THE BOARD
Dallas (TX) Jesuit offensive tackle J.J. Gustafson committed to Texas A&M. The Aggies are running neck-and-neck with (well, actually slightly behind) Michigan for the top class in 2013, although there’s obviously a long way to go. Gustafson’s teammate, wide receiver Jake Oliver, also had a Michigan offer and committed to A&M the previous week.
