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How Does the 2022 Class Match Up with Michigan’s All-Time Recruits?

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As much as we like to get excited about every single Michigan recruit, it’s important to keep perspective and realize that not every one of these players will be destined for stardom. This exercise can give us a range of what to expect from some of these players, even though star rankings can be very wrong.

Will Johnson – CB – Grosse Pointe (MI) South
2022 ranking: #14
Historical ranking: tied for #9 all-time at Michigan
Tied with: S Daxton Hill (2019) and DE LaMarr Woodley (2003)
Closest positional comparisons: Jabrill Peppers (#3 in 2014) and Donovan Warren (#27 in 2007)

Derrick Moore – DE – Baltimore (MD) St. Francis
2022 ranking: #49
Historical ranking: tied for #37 all-time at Michigan
Tied with: OG Kyle Kalis (2012) and RB Ty Isaac (2013)
Closest positional comparisons: Pierre Woods (#43 in 2001) and Luiji Vilain (#56 in 2017)

Keon Sabb – S – Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy
2022 ranking: #84
Historical ranking: #64 all-time at Michigan
Flanked by: OT Cory Zirbel (#83 in 2005) and #87 Kyle Bosch (2013)
Closest positional comparisons: Michael Williams (#72 in 2007) and Demar Dorsey (#87 in 2010)

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2022 Spring Roster Notes

Even though jersey numbers don’t matter much – there is plenty of time for them to change – it’s always interesting to see what jerseys the freshmen wear. Here’s a rundown of the newcomers:

• #0: WR Darrius Clemons
• #2: CB Will Johnson (I saw a rumor that he switched to #4, but #2 is on the roster)
• #3: S Keon Sabb
• #4: WR Amorion Walker
• #8: DE Derrick Moore
• #10: QB Alex Orji
• #12: S Kody Jones
• #13: WR Tyler Morris
• #16: QB Jayden Denegal
• #24: CB Myles Pollard
• #55: DT Mason Graham
• #55: C Olu Oluwatimi
• #60: OL Connor Jones

On another note, Eamonn Dennis has officially switched from cornerback to wide receiver on the roster. Meanwhile, Mike Sainristil is still listed at wide receiver even though he’s getting practice reps at nickel corner.

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2022

Jayden Denegal – QB – Apple Valley (CA) Apple Valley: Denegal is committed to Michigan (LINK).

Deuce Spurlock – LB – Madison (AL) Madison Academy: Spurlock is a 6’2″, 200 lb. prospect with offers from Michigan, Mississippi State, Pitt, and South Carolina, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #106 athlete, and #1048 overall. This is an official visit.

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Jayden Denegal, Wolverine

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Apple Valley (CA) Apple Valley quarterback Jayden Denegal committed to Michigan on Wednesday evening. He picked the Wolverines over offers from Auburn, Georgia, Michigan State, and Utah, among others.

Denegal is listed at 6’4″ and 215 lbs.

RATINGS
ESPN: 4-star, 83 grade, #9 pocket passer, #163 overall
Rivals: 3-star, 5.7 grade, #19 pro-style QB
247 Sports: 3-star, 89 grade, #17 QB

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