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247 Sports: Top 100 for 2014 released

New Michigan offeree Bo Scarbrough is the #7 player in the country for 2014, according to 247 Sports

A couple weeks ago, 247 Sports released their top 25 players for the class of 2014.  Now they’ve expanded that list to 100.  Here are some notable recruits from the list for Michigan fans:

7. Bo Scarbrough – WR – Alabama: Offered by Michigan this past week.  It will be tough to pull him out of the south, particularly away from Alabama.

10. Edward Paris – S – Texas: Offered by Michigan this past week.  Michigan just offered his 2013 cornerback/safety teammate Maurice Smith, so perhaps that will grease the wheels a bit.

11. Braden Smith – OT – Kansas: Offered by Michigan this past week.

19. Dante Booker – LB – Ohio: Offered by Michigan yesterday.

35. Budda Baker – ATH – Washington: No offer or strong connection here, but Baker plays for the same high school as former Michigan lineman (and current San Diego Charger) Stephen Schilling.

41. Clifton Garrett – LB – Illinois: No offer yet, but Garrett’s highlight film is making the rounds and wowing some observers.  Considering how heavily Michigan has littered Illinois with offers during the 2013 cycle, I would not be surprised at all if Garrett gets offered in the near future.

66. K.C. Crosby – LB – South Carolina: Offered by Michigan several weeks ago.

67. Andy Bauer – OT – Missouri: Offered by Michigan several months ago, but committed to Missouri.

69. Casey Tucker – OT – Arizona: Offered by Michigan this past week.

73. Davonte James – LB – Ohio: No offer yet, but a high profile prospect from the state of Ohio is sure to get a look by the coaching staff.

78. Mark Andrews – WR – Arizona: Offered by Michigan yesterday.

83. Drake Harris – WR – Michigan: Offered by Michigan already.  He has been offered by the basketball program, too, and is a high profile prospect on the hardcourt.  Some think he’s more likely to head to Michigan State.

85. Derek Kief – WR – Ohio: No offer yet, but receiver might yet again be a big need in 2014, depending on how the 2013 class shakes out.

91. DeShone Kizer – ATH – Ohio: No offer yet.  He plays quarterback but could also project to wide receiver or defensive back.

94. Michael Ferns – LB – Ohio: No offer yet, but likely to get a look despite living in the Worst State Ever.

96. Dareian Watkins – ATH – Ohio: No offer yet.  Much like Kizer, he could project to quarterback, wide receiver, or defensive back.

Recruiting Update: April 23, 2012

Bamberg (SC) Bamberg-Erhardt athlete Kevin Crosby

ADDED TO THE BOARD (2013, 2014)
Bamberg (SC) Bamberg-Erhardt linebacker Kevin Crosby was offered by Michigan.  The 6’1″, 226-pounder caught 32 passes for 784 yards as a tight end and also made 58 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, and 2 interceptions as a linebacker.  The 2014 prospect also has offers from Alabama, Clemson, Florida, LSU, South Carolina, and USC, among several others.  Here are his freshman highlights:

Jersey City (NJ) St. Peter’s Prep running back Jonathon Hilliman, a 2014 prospect, was offered by Michigan.  He’s a 6’1″, 200-pounder who also has offers from Boston College, Nebraska, Penn State, and Rutgers.  If the name of the school sounds familiar, that’s because 2013 target Tre Bell (Florida), 2012 target D.J. Singleton (Wisconsin), and 2011 targets Savon Huggins (Rutgers), Josue Matias (Florida State), and Sheldon Royster (South Carolina) are from there, too.  Michigan hasn’t recruited the school successfully in any recent year, but maybe persistence will pay off sometime in the near future.  Hilliman looks like a kid who can run between the tackles but won’t make the highlight reels for his speed or elusiveness.  (Highlights here.)

OFF THE BOARD
Wyomissing (PA) Wyomissing Area outside linebacker Alex Anzalone committed to Ohio State.  Anzalone was planning to visit Michigan in recent months, but much like Shane Jones (below), he was told that the Wolverines were full at linebacker.  The 6’3″, 220 lb. prospect chose Michigan’s archenemy instead.  He has impressive film and should turn into a very good SAM linebacker for the Buckeyes.

Baltimore (MD) Gilman quarterback Shane Cockerille committed to Maryland.  Cockerille is the teammate of defensive tackle Henry Poggi, who is strongly considering Michigan.  However, Michigan fans shouldn’t worry that Poggi will follow Cockerille.  Poggi’s top three at the moment are Alabama, Michigan, and Ohio State.  Despite wanting to play quarterback in college, the Wolverines wanted him to play safety.

Cincinnati (OH) Moeller linebacker Shane Jones committed to Michigan State.  Jones was planning to visit Michigan in recent months, but he was told that the Wolverines were full at his position.  It seemed odd at the time because he looks like a weakside linebacker and Michigan didn’t have any weakside linebackers committed.  He’ll join former teammate Monty Madaris, a wide receiver from the 2012 class.

Bloomfield (NJ) Bloomfield offensive tackle Marcell Lazard committed to West Virginia.  The 6’6″, 293-pounder never expressed serious interest in Michigan.

Everett (MA) Everett offensive guard John Montelus committed to Notre Dame.  Michigan was an early possibility for Montelus, but now that the Wolverines are full up on offensive linemen, I guess the next best thing is a coach with an exploding head.

QUICK HITS
Murrieta (CA) Vista Murrieta safety Su’a Cravens will be announcing his college destination on June 6th, which is his mother’s birthday.  Whenever guys set soon-ish announcement dates without visiting your school, you should be concerned.  Cravens has not visited Michigan.

Woodbridge (VA) C.D. Hylton linebacker E.J. Levenberry will be announcing his college destination tomorrow.  His choice is down to Florida State and Michigan.