Tag: J.J. McCarthy

If I Had My Druthers…2021 Class: Offense

Michigan has been throwing out offers left and right over the past few years, which makes recruiting hard to track. I have always enjoyed evaluating players and watching film, so this is an attempt to put together the best possible class for Michigan.

These are not necessarily realistic, but rather than just saying, “I want every 5-star!”, I want to put together a somewhat attainable list of players that have impressed me.

This exercise assumes that Michigan will land 25 players in the 2021 class.

QUARTERBACK: J.J. McCarthy – La Grange Park (IL) Nazareth Academy
Ranking (247 Composite): 5-star, #2 pro-style QB, #16 overall
Scoop: McCarthy is already committed to Michigan (LINK).
Highlights: See above link

QUARTERBACK: Shedeur Sanders – Cedar Hill (TX) Trinity Christian
Ranking: 4-star, #14 pro-style QB, #238 overall
Scoop: Though he’s ranked as a pro-style quarterback, Sanders has the physical ability to be a dual-threat guy or play other skill positions. Don’t get me wrong – he’s not as blindingly fast as his dad, Deion Sanders, but he can still run well. I also like the idea of taking two quarterbacks, especially when other quarterbacks on the roster might transfer or switch positions. It would also be nice to have some of Prime Time’s star power hanging around the program.
Highlights: LINK

Hit the jump for more.

Junior Highlights: QB J.J. McCarthy

Visitors: January 24-26, 2020

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2021

Caleb Banks – OT – Southfield (MI) Southfield: Banks is a 6’6″, 255-pounder with offers from Indiana, Michigan, and Michigan State, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #70 offensive tackle, and #741 overall. He could also end up playing defensive end at the next level.

Rayshaun Benny – OT – Oak Park (MI) Oak Park: Benny is a 6’5″, 275 lb. prospect with offers from Auburn, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, and Oregon, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #23 offensive tackle, and #175 overall.

Jamari Buddin – LB – Belleville (MI) Belleville: Buddin is a 6’2″, 193 lb. prospect with offers from Florida State, Michigan, Michigan State, and Penn State, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #21 outside linebacker, and #281 overall. All four of his crystal ball picks are for Michigan.

Hit the jump for more.

Visitors: Michigan vs. Iowa

2020

Anton Harrison – OT – Washington (DC) Archbishop Carroll: Harrison is a 6’5″, 310 lb. prospect who committed to Oklahoma in early September. He’s a 4-star, the #20 offensive tackle, and #220 overall. This is an official visit.

A.J. Henning – WR – Frankfort (IL) Lincoln-Way East: Henning is committed to Michigan (LINK). This is an unofficial visit.

Theo Johnson – TE – Windsor (Ontario) Holy Names:

2021

J.J. McCarthy – QB – La Grange Park (IL) Nazareth Academy: McCarthy is committed to Michigan (LINK).

Visitors: Michigan vs. Army

2020

Myles Hinton – OT – Norcross (GA) Greater Atlanta Christian: Hinton is a 6’6″, 300-pounder who is committed to Stanford. He’s a 4-star, the #7 offensive tackle, and #67 overall. He’s the younger brother of Michigan defensive tackle Chris Hinton, Jr.

Braiden McGregor – DE – Port Huron (MI) Northern: McGregor is committed to Michigan (LINK).

2021

Giovanni El-Hadi – OT – Sterling Heights (MI) Stevenson: El-Hadi is committed to Michigan (LINK).

J.J. McCarthy – QB – La Grange Park (IL) Nazareth Academy: McCarth is committed to Michigan (LINK).

Rodney McGraw – DE – Elkhart (IN) Central: McGraw is a 6’6″, 223 lb. prospect with offers from Boston College, Penn State, and Purdue, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #18 weakside end, and #308 overall.

Rocco Spindler – OG – Clarkston (MI) Clarkston: Spindler is a 6’5″, 285-pounder with offers from Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, and Ohio State, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #7 offensive tackle, and #40 overall. His crystal ball includes 71% of the picks for Michigan and 14% for Notre Dame.

Caleb Tiernan – OT – Detroit (MI) Country Day: Tiernan is a 6’7″, 265 lb. prospect with offers from Indiana, Iowa State, and Michigan, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #48 offensive tackle, and #461 overall. Right now all four of his crystal ball picks are for the Wolverines.

2022

Nicco Marchiol – QB – Aurora (CO) Regis Jesuit: Marchiol is a 6’2″, 205 lb. prospect with offers from Arizona, Georgia, Kentucky, and Michigan, among others. He’s a 247 Sports 4-star, the #2 pro-style quarterback, and #74 overall.

Kaden Saunders – ATH – Westerville (OH) South: Saunders is a 5’10”, 155 lb. prospect with offers from Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, and Penn State, among others.