Wheaton (IL) St. Francis offensive lineman Kyle Bosch yanks East Lansing’s chain
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Wheaton (IL) St. Francis offensive guard Kyle Bosch committed to Michigan on Saturday during a visit to Ann Arbor. I wrote up a scouting report on Kyle Bosch several weeks ago, so I’m not going to reinvent the wheel.
Yesterday I wrote that you should not expect a commitment from Bosch in the near future, so I have to say this surprised me a little bit. I was under the impression that he still wanted to take several visits, but he must be satisfied enough with his decision that he doesn’t feel the need to take those visits anymore.
Scout has yet to release many of their rankings for 2013, so it’s not concerning that he’s unranked at this point. As you can see from my scouting report, I’m very high on Kyle Bosch. Unlike the recruiting sites, I think he projects best to offensive guard, but that shouldn’t affect his ratings much. I’m not giving out any TTB ratings until the 2012 class is finished (I’m looking at you, Alex Kozan), but you can expect a high grade when that does happen.
Detroit (MI) Cass Tech offensive guard David Dawson will likely get a Michigan offer during his weekend visit. Here
he is (left, #55) standing over a demolished opponent when he was a sophomore.
(image via Future College Athlete Association)
Sam Webb, from Scout and the Detroit News, has stated that Michigan will receive some “good news” today at noon on WTKA. And I’m pretty sure he’s not talking about someone getting pregnant.
Anyway, who’s visiting Michigan this weekend? These guys:
Kyle Bosch – OG – Wheaton (IL) St. Francis: I wrote a scouting report on Bosch a few weeks ago. Bosch visited Michigan twice during the 2011 season and is headed back to Ann Arbor for more. He’s the #44 player to 247 Sports and the #60 player to Rivals, so he’s an upper echelon recruit. Do not expect a commitment from him in the near future, though.
Jake Butt – TE – Pickerington (OH) North: Butt has also visited Michigan previously and has stated that Michigan is his leader “by far.” Butt wants to take other visits, but the general feeling is that the Wolverines will be difficult to beat. He could pair with 2013 commit Khalid Hill to make a nice combo of tight end prospects who complement each other.
Taco Charlton – DE – Pickerington (OH) Central: Charlton is a 6’6″, 240 lb. prospect who could play either weakside or strongside end for Michigan. The Wolverines are considered to reside at the top of his list, and there’s a shot that he will commit to Michigan soon.
Rod Crayton – DT – Dadeville (AL) Dadeville: Crayton is coming all the way from Alabama in pursuit of an offer. Scout lists him as already holding an offer, but MGoBlog’s Ace Anbender spoke with him recently, and Crayton said Michigan’s coaching staff wants to get him on campus first. Regardless, I would be surprised if he walked away from Ann Arbor without an offer. He projects to the nose tackle position for Michigan.
David Dawson – OG – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Dawson has not yet been offered by Michigan, but there’s a very good chance he will be offered when he’s on campus this weekend. He played the 2011 season in Houston but has returned to Cass Tech, a traditional pipeline to Ann Arbor. Dawson recently picked up an offer from Alabama, so Michigan may want to get on the offer bandwagon before any other teams have a chance to build up an insurmountable lead in pursuit of the 6’5″, 305 lb. interior lineman.
Ross Douglas – CB – Avon (OH) Avon: Douglas has not yet been offered by Michigan. He has offers from Connecticut, Minnesota, Northwestern, and Tennessee, among others. The 5’10”, 180-pounder also plays running back for Avon. Michigan is recruiting a couple other small-ish athletes, but mostly the Wolverines have been pursuing bigger corners and bigger running backs. I wouldn’t be surprised if he picks up an offer this weekend, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he doesn’t.
Kenton Gibbs – DT – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Gibbs is a 6’2″, 290 lb. nose tackle prospect with MAC offers so far. There’s a chance that Michigan will offer him this weekend, but I’m not sure that they should. With over eleven months to go until signing day, I think Michigan ought to give elite defensive tackles a chance to get to Michigan. Gibbs seems like the type who might jump on a Michigan offer almost immediately.
De’Niro Laster – WR – Shaker Heights (OH) Shaker Heights: Laster will be visiting Michigan on Monday. He has yet to receive an offer from Michigan, and I wouldn’t necessarily expect one soon. More so than wide receiver, it seems like he would be a prospect for the U position at Michigan, which already has one commitment in the form of Khalid Hill. He does not seem to have the speed to play wideout for the Wolverines.
Jourdan Lewis – CB – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Hill is a 5’11”, 170 lb. cornerback whose recruitment will likely take off in the very near future . . . if he doesn’t commit to Michigan before then. The general feeling is that he will commit to Michigan in the relatively near future.
Malik McDowell – DE – Detroit (MI) Loyola: The 6’6″, 260 lb. McDowell was supposed to visit Michigan on Thursday, but he did NOT make the trip to Ann Arbor due to illness. He’s a 2014 prospect who does not have an offer from the Wolverines yet, but Michigan has selectively tossed out offers to a handful of 2014 prospects and McDowell could be the recipient as soon as he reschedules the trip.
Nyles Morgan – LB – Crete (IL) Crete-Monee: Morgan, another 2014 prospect, is a 6’2″, 200 lb. inside linebacker who goes to the same school as 2013 target Laquon Treadwell and former 2012 Michigan commit Anthony Standifer.
Shane Morris – QB – Warren (MI) De La Salle: Morris, one of the top few quarterbacks in the country, committed to Michigan last May.
Donovan Munger – DT – Shaker Heights (OH) Shaker Heights: Munger is a 6’3″, 278 lb. defensive tackle who will be visiting Michigan on Monday along with teammate De’Niro Laster. He has not yet been offered by Michigan, but with an offer list that includes Auburn, Illinois, Penn State, Tennessee, and West Virginia, it’s not hard to imagine that he’ll get one on his visit. He could play nose tackle or perhaps offensive guard for the Wolverines if they were to throw their hat into the ring.
Ethan Pocic – OT – Lemont (IL) Lemont: Pocic is a 6’7″, 285-pounder who holds offers from almost the entire Big Ten, including Michigan, and various schools around the country. He doesn’t speak much to the media, much like fellow Lemont product David Molk. A commitment should not be expected in the near future, but this is a return trip for Pocic, so his interest in Michigan is serious.
Logan Tuley-Tillman – OT – Peoria (IL) Manual: Tuley-Tillman is a 6’7″, 280 lb. lineman with offers from almost every major program in the country. He is not expected to commit anywhere soon, but Michigan is considered to be his outright leader, especially since this will be his sixth or seventh visit to Ann Arbor over the last few months.
One guy we both agreed on was Warren (MI) De La Salle quarterback Shane Morris
Tremendous and Touch the Banner pooled together our information and came up with a wish list for the 2013 class. This is purely a wish list based on guys who have either been offered by Michigan or, in a couple cases, are likely to get offered by Michigan at some point. QUARTERBACK (Need = 1) Touch the Banner: Warren (MI) De La Salle quarterback Shane Morris is already on board, and he’s one of the top two or three quarterbacks in the country. Based on his talent and how much he loves Michigan, he’s my pick to fill this spot. Tremendous: Shane Morris – Doesn’t really need much of an explanation. Turn to my interview if necessary. This kid has the physical and mental qualities to play quarterback for Michigan. The only question, and one that can’t be answered yet, is how he’ll respond to getting continuously hit throughout the long run of a full college football season.
RUNNING BACK (Need = 2) Tremendous: Ty Isaac, Deveon Smith – Isaac is explosive and the type of home-run hitter that Michigan has lacked for quite some time now. He does run a bit upright, but the upside is too much to ignore here. He could contribute quickly, too. Deveon Smith is a tackle-breaking machine who has good vision/cuts in between the tackles. Both of his brothers struggled in college but I don’t expect that to be the case with Deveon. Keith Ford would look good here, too, but despite the recent update I did on him, I don’t expect him to end up at Michigan. Touch the Banner: Michigan needs a big-play guy, and I think Stockton (CA) Lincoln’s Justin Davis could be that guy. He’s 6’1″, 195 lbs. and could be the lightning to Cypress (TX) Cypress Ranch’s Keith Ford‘s thunder. Both can make big plays, unlike a couple offerees who look like pound-the-rock type guys only. FULLBACK (Need = 0)
Michigan doesn’t need anyone here.
WIDE RECEIVER (Need = 2) Touch the Banner: Louisville (KY) Trinity wideout James Quick would be #1 on my list because of his gamebreaking ability. He’s similar to former Michigan wide receiver Steve Breaston because he’s a skinny guy who can take it the distance at any given time. Crete (IL) Crete-Monee’s Laquon Treadwell is a big, physical kid who also has a little bit of speed and can stretch the field. Michigan could use a couple big-time receivers to pair with Morris. Tremendous: Jaron Dukes, Laquon Treadwell – Dukes loves Michigan and has the physical tools necessary to fit the old Michigan receiver mold. He’s a bit of a project, but kids who love the program and want to be here are the types of kids that tend to succeed at Michigan. Treadwell is a five-star talent. Not much else to be said about him.
TIGHT END (Need = 2) Touch the Banner: Camp Hill (PA) Cedar Cliff tight end Adam Breneman is considered by many to be the nation’s top tight end for the 2013 class, and again it would be nice to find a good passing target for Morris. Breneman is the type of tight end who could do damage as a traditional tight end or lined up in the slot. Meanwhile, Pickerington (OH) North Pickerington’s Jake Butt is a tough, physical kid who has some good athleticism. And if things didn’t work out on offense, he has the athletic ability and demeanor to help out on defense, too. Tremendous: Jake Butt, Adam Breneman – Butt is a likely commit who seems to be somewhat of a rising star within the rankings. I’d still say Breneman is better, but Butt has the frame to bulk up and remains quick enough on his feet for his size to do real damage in the passing game. Breneman is the real deal, a potential Gronk clone if he builds up properly. No reason not to choose a guy like him. Fast as hell for a TE, but more than big enough to block up front.
OFFENSIVE LINE (Need = 5) Tremendous: Logan Tuley-Tillman, Chris Fox, Kyle Bosch, David Dawson, Laremy Tunsil – Four of these lineman are obvious choices based on ability alone. We really love Dawson though; he’s a pancake machine who would be an epic addition to the run blocking game. The good news? Outside of Tunsil, Michigan has a good shot at all four of these guys. Touch the Banner: I’m going to take one guy for each position. Give me Lake City (FL) Columbia’s Laremy Tunsil at left tackle, Dallas (TX) Bishop Dunne left guard Ishmael Wilson, Parker (CO) Ponderosa right guard Chris Fox, and Lemont (IL) Lemont right tackle Ethan Pocic. And then I’ll take Wheaton (IL) St. Francis’s Kyle Bosch and move him inside to center, just because Michigan needs a center and I think Bosch could handle it.
Wheaton (IL) St. Francis offensive lineman Kyle Bosch
Name: Kyle Bosch Height: 6’5″ Weight: 286 lbs. Class: 2013 Position: Offensive tackle School: Wheaton (IL) St. Francis
Notes: Holds offers from Alabama, Arizona, Boston College, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Northwestern, Purdue, Stanford, Tennessee, West Virginia
Strengths: Very good initial punch . . . Violent blocker . . . Finishes blocks well . . . Lies on top of his pancaked opponents, which I love . . . Always keeps head on swivel, looking for another block downfield . . . Keeps a nice, wide base at all times . . . Uses hands well to engage defenders . . . Thick body with good frame to add weight
Weaknesses: Wants to play tackle, but may be a little short . . . Lacks the lateral foot speed to play tackle . . . Gets a little too high sometimes with his first step . . . Needs to improve upper body strength
Bri’onte Dunn will be visiting Michigan this weekend.
Fenton (MI) Fenton P Kenny Allen: Allen is a 6’3″, 175 lb. punter who has already committed to walking on at Michigan next fall. He had a scholarship offer from Oregon State but didn’t want to be called a Beaver for the rest of his life.
Cincinnati (OH) Colerain LB Joe Bolden: Bolden is a 6’2″, 225 lb. middle linebacker who will enroll at Michigan in January.
Wheaton (IL) St. Francis OT Kyle Bosch: Bosch is a 6’5″, 275 lb. offensive tackle from the class of 2013. He was offered by the Wolverines a few weeks back and visited Michigan in September.
Canton (OH) Glenoak RB Bri’onte Dunn: Dunn is a 6’2″, 215 lb. running back who is currently “committed” to Ohio State unless the NCAA drops a bomb on Columbus, which should happen but you never know. Penn State is a distant third to OSU and Michigan. Dunn’s cousin is 2013 safety Dymonte Thomas, who will also be visiting Ann Arbor this weekend.
Chelsea (MI) Chelsea RB Berkley Edwards: Edwards is a 5’8″, 165 lb. running back from the class of 2013. He’s the younger brother of Braylon Edwards and the son of Stan Edwards, who played wide receiver and running back, respectively, at Michigan. He currently has no scholarship offers.
Farmington Hills (MI) Harrison TE Devin Funchess: Funchess is a 6’5″, 205 lb. tight end who will be signing with Michigan in February.
Sylvania (OH) Southview S Allen Gant: Gant is a 6’2″, 210 lb. safety who will be signing with Michigan in February.
Birmingham (MI) Seaholm OT Dan Gibbs: Gibbs is a 6’7″, 320 lb. offensive tackle who caused me to get some angry e-mails when I mentioned him last because I stated that he wasn’t a Michigan-level recruit. According to an e-mailer who will remain anonymous, offensive line coach Darrell Funk has remained in contact with Gibbs throughout the recruiting process. I can only assume this would be in the hopes of convincing him to walk on.
Naperville (IL) North OG Colin Goebel: Goebel is a 6’4″, 275 lb. offensive guard from the class of 2013. He’s the younger cousin of Ohio State defensive tackle Garrett Goebel. Colin has offers from Eastern Michigan, Northern Illinois, and Toledo. He has good size but doesn’t move his feet extremely well. BCS offers are almost certainly on the way, but he’ll probably have to move from his high school position (offensive tackle) to guard.
Ann Arbor (MI) Pioneer RB Drake Johnson: Johnson is a 6’1″, 200 lb. running back who will have to walk all the way across the street to get to Michigan Stadium.
Muskegon (MI) Muskegon RB Juwan Lewis: Lewis is a 5’11”, 208 lb. fullback/tailback whose heart probably sank when Drake Johnson received his offer. Lewis had been holding out for an offer from the Wolverines, but that probably won’t happen now. Hopefully Lewis enjoys Michigan Stadium while he can.
Grand Blanc (MI) Grand Blanc DE Luke MacLean: MacLean is a 6’3″, 233 lb. defensive end from the class of 2013. He was a high school teammate of freshman running back Justice Hayes.
Campbell (OH) Memorial DT Shaquon McWilson: McWilson is a 6’3″, 290 lb. defensive tackle from the class of 2013. Information on McWilson is scarce, but I’m guessing he’s Scottish.
Toledo (OH) St. John’s DE Matt Miller: Miller is a 6’5″, 250 lb. defensive end from the class of 2013. He already has an offer from Toledo, and he’s the younger brother of freshman center Jack Miller.
Warren (MI) De La Salle QB Shane Morris: Morris is a 6’3″, 183 lb. quarterback from the class of 2013. He’s planning to sign with Michigan in February . . . of 2013.
Cadillac (MI) Cadillac OT Riley Norman: Norman is a 6’7″, 315 lb. offensive tackle from the class of 2013. His only current offer is from Michigan State, and Norman is expected to end up in East Lansing, regardless of who else offers.
Farmington Hills (MI) Harrison DE Mario Ojemudia: Ojemudia is a 6’3″, 215 lb. defensive end who will sign with Michigan in February.
Warren (OH) Harding WR Jalyn Powell: Powell is a 6’1″, 185 lb. athlete from the class of 2013. He could play wide receiver, cornerback, or safety at the next level. Harding has produced several prospects who went to Michigan, including Mario Manningham and D.J. Williamson. Powell has not received any offers thus far, but he has excellent change-of-direction skills and knows what to do with the ball in his hands. I would not be surprised to see Michigan offer him at some point, for either side of the ball.
Clayton (OH) Northmont LB Kaleb Ringer: Ringer is a 6’0″, 219 lb. linebacker who will enroll at Michigan in January.
Cincinnati (OH) Oak Hills OG Caleb Stacey: Stacey is a 6’4″, 275 lb. offensive lineman who will sign with Michigan in February.
Crete (IL) Crete-Monee CB Anthony Standifer: Standifer is a 6’1″, 178 lb. cornerback who will sign with Michigan in February.
Alliance (OH) Marlington S Dymonte Thomas: Thomas is a 5’11”, 167 lb. safety who will sign with Michigan in February of 2013.
Beverly Hills (MI) Country Day DT Poet Thomas: Thomas is a 6’6″, 295 lb. defensive tackle from the class of 2013. He has visited Michigan and Notre Dame up to this point but has no offers. Based purely on his size, he’s bound to get some BCS offers, but he’s not an elite athlete at his position.
Toledo (OH) Central Catholic S Jayme Thompson: Thompson is a 6’2″, 184 lb. safety from the class of 2013. He visited Michigan for the Purdue game a few weeks ago. He only has offers from a couple MAC schools and West Virginia, but unfounded rumors popped up a couple days ago that he had been offered by Michigan. That offer might be coming soon, though.
Crete (IL) Crete-Monee WR Laquon Treadwell: Treadwell is a 6’3″, 183 lb. wide receiver from the class of 2013. His high school teammate is 2012 commit Anthony Standifer. Treadwell has offers from both Michigan and Notre Dame, and others will be on their way. He’s been rated early as a 4-star prospect.
Peoria (IL) Manual OT Logan Tuley-Tillman: Tuley-Tillman is a 6’7″, 280 lb. offensive tackle from the class of 2013. He already holds offers from Illinois and Indiana.
Cincinnati (OH) Sycamore TE A.J. Williams: Williams is a 6’6″, 260 lb. tight end who will sign with Michigan in February.
Akron (OH) Buchtel S Jarrod Wilson: Wilson is a 6’2″, 190 lb. safety who will enroll at Michigan in January.
