Continuing the project of what the team would have looked like in 2019 if the Wolverines kept every in-state top-25 kid in the maize and blue. I have already covered QB (LINK), RB (LINK), WR (LINK), and TE (LINK).
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I know it’s a little bit late in the game, but back in the spring, I didn’t have time to review all the senior film for Michigan’s 2019 signees and give them updated TTB Ratings. I did that during the 2019 Season Countdown, so here are the final TTB Ratings for the class of 2019.
S Daxton Hill: 100
He’s the best safety in the class, though it’s an unimpressive safety class overall.
RB Zach Charbonnet: 83 90
As long as he can get/stay healthy, Charbonnet has the potential to be a high draft pick in the future.
DT Chris Hinton, Jr.: 90
He should be an early contributor with high long-term upside.
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Aaron McMann talks about Michigan’s running back situation (LINK).
Nick Baumgardner has a fluff piece on incoming freshman offensive lineman Karsen Barnhart (LINK).
Breakout DE/EDGE Stars for 2019: ??
— Rich Cirminiello (@RichCirminiello) June 17, 2019
Xavier Thomas, Clemson
Nick Coe, Auburn
Jon Garvin, Miami
Kwity Paye, Michigan
Chauncey Rivers, Miss St
James Smith-Williams, NC St
Wyatt Hubert, Kansas St
George Karlaftis, Purdue
Trevis Gipson, Tulsa
Boogie Basham, Wake Forest
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Name: Karsen Barnhart
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 277 lbs.
High school: Paw Paw (MI) Paw Paw
Position: Offensive tackle
Class: Freshman
Jersey number: N/A
Last year: Barnhart was a senior in high school (LINK). He caught 5 passes for 89 yards and 2 touchdowns.
TTB Rating: 79
Barnhart, a high school tight end, has impressed the Michigan coaches with his off-season preparation. He has reportedly put on a healthy chunk of weight and grown stronger. That’s a positive for his potential to play earlier than previously expected, because he was lacking bulk during his senior year of high school. His athleticism should translate well to the college game, but adding weight is often a more difficult proposition. I still don’t expect Barnhart to play during the 2019 season, but he could potentially be a blocking tight end early in his career, if needed.
Prediction: Redshirt
Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy OT Chris Akporoghene (image via Twitter)
2019
Chris Akporoghene – OT – Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy: Akporoghene is a 6’4″, 294 lb. prospect who has been committed to Tennessee since July of 2018; he also has offers from Florida, Miami, Michigan, Mississippi State, and Oregon, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #67 offensive tackle, and #819 overall. Akporoghene is a native Nigerian, moved to Tennessee, and then finished up his football career at IMG Academy. This is his official visit.
Erick All – TE – Fairfield (OH) Fairfield: All is committed to Michigan (LINK). This is his official visit.
Karsen Barnhart – OT – Paw Paw (MI) Paw Paw: Barnhart is committed to Michigan (LINK). He was recently upgraded to a 4-star ranking on Rivals. This is his official visit.
Zach Carpenter – OG – Cincinnati (OH) Moeller: Carpenter is committed to Michigan (LINK). This is his official visit.
Trente Jones – OT – Loganville (GA) Grayson: Jones is committed to Michigan (LINK). He’s currently a 4-star, the #18 offensive tackle, and #165 overall. This is his official visit.
Amauri Pesek-Hickson – LB – Overland Park (KS) Blue Valley North: Pesek-Hickson is committed to Michigan (LINK). This is his official visit.
Nolan Rumler – OG – Akron (OH) Hoban: Rumler is committed to Michigan (LINK). This is his official visit.
Joey Velazquez – LB – Columbus (OH) St. Frances DeSales: Velazquez is committed to Michigan (LINK). This is his official visit.