Visitors: Michigan vs. Nebraska

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11Nov 2013
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Visitors: Michigan vs. Nebraska

Indianapolis (IN) Lawrence Central LB Darrin Kirkland, Jr. will be the biggest 2015 fish to fry this coming weekend.

Trevon Avery – CB – Grand Blanc (MI) Grand Blanc: Avery is a 6’1″, 165 lb. prospect for 2015 with no offers at this time. Scout lists him as a 3-star quarterback. He’s the younger brother of Michigan defensive back Courtney Avery and attends the alma mater of redshirt sophomore running back Justice Hayes.

Sam Beal – WR – Grand Rapids (MI) Ottawa Hills: Beal is a 6’2″, 170 lb. prospect for 2015 with no offers at this time.

Ray Buford – CB – Southfield (MI) Southfield: Buford is a 5’11”, 170 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Eastern Michigan, Ohio, Toledo, and Western Michigan. He’s the teammate of 2014 Michigan defensive end commit Lawrence Marshall.

Stefan Claiborne – WR – Clinton Township (MI) Chippewa Valley: Claiborne is a 6’1″, 165 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this time.


C.J. Conrad – TE – La Grange (OH) Keystone: Conrad is a 6’5″, 225 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Akron, Duke, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Toledo. 247’s Composite ranking places him as a 4-star, the #8 tight end, and the #256 overall player for his class. As a junior in 2013, he had 59 receptions for 924 yards and 14 touchdowns. (Highlights.)

Noah Furbush – LB – Kenton (OH) Kenton: Furbush committed to Michigan in July. Here’s a look at his senior season.

Drake Harris – WR – Grand Rapids (MI) Christian: Harris committed to Michigan in April. He suffered a hamstring injury in August and has not played yet in his senior season.

Jeremy Harris – DE – Temperance (MI) Bedford: Harris is a 6’3″, 230 lb. prospect for 2014 with no offers at this time. (Highlights.)

Darrin Kirkland, Jr. – LB – Indianapolis (IN) Lawrence Central: Kirkland is a 6’2″, 215 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Illinois, Indiana, and Louisville, among others. 247’s Composite ranking has him as a 4-star, the #8 inside linebacker, and the #250 player overall for 2015. (Highlights.)

Daelin Hayes – RB/LB – Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary’s: Hayes is a 6’2″, 210 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this time. He’s the younger brother of Michigan running back Justice Hayes and attends the alma mater of sophomore linebacker James Ross. (Highlights.)

Joshua Jackson – QB – Saline (MI) Saline: Jackson is a 6’1″, 185 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this time. He’s the younger brother of senior wide receiver Jeremy Jackson and the son of running backs coach Fred Jackson. Joshua himself transferred from Ann Arbor Huron to Saline in the middle of this 2013 season and was therefore ineligible to play for most of the year.

Thiyo Lukusa – OT – Traverse City (MI) West: Lukusa is a 6’5″, 300 lb. prospect for 2016 with a lone offer from Michigan State. (Highlights.)

Evan Mallory – OG – Brownsburg (IN) Brownsburg: Mallory is a 6’5″, 295 lb. prospect for 2015 with no offers at this time. He camped at Michigan in June. (Highlights.)

Corey Malone-Hatcher – DE – St. Joseph’s (MI) St. Joseph’s: Malone-Hatcher is a 6’3″, 205 lb. prospect for 2017 with no offers at this time. (Highlights.)

Alex Malzone – QB – Birmingham (MI) Brother Rice: Malzone is a 6’2″, 185 lb. prospect for 2015 with an offer from Bowling Green. He does not appear to be an upper echelon priority for the Wolverines, but he is rumored to be in the running for an offer from the staff if other options fall through. (Highlights.)

Lawrence Marshall – DE – Southfield (MI) Southfield: Marshall committed to Michigan in May. Here’s a look at how his senior season went.

Malik McDowell – DE – Southfield (MI) Southfield: McDowell is a 6’7″, 290 lb. prospect with offers from all over the country, but is generally considered a Michigan lean. 247’s Composite ranking places him as a 4-star, the #3 strongside end, and the #38 player overall.

David Moorman – OT – Northville (MI) Northville: Moorman is a 6’6″, 285 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, and Illinois. He was at Michigan State last weekend for their win over Michigan and is generally considered an MSU lean if he gets an offer from the Spartans. (Highlights.)

Brent Morris – WR – Warren (MI) De La Salle: Morris is a 6’3″, 195 lb. prospect with no offers. He’s the younger brother of freshman quarterback Shane Morris and the teammate of 2014 Michigan commit Jared Wangler.

Giovanni Rescigno – QB – Warren (MI) De La Salle: Rescigno is a 6’3″, 220 lb. prospect with no offers. He attends the same school as freshman quarterback Shane Morris and 2014 linebacker commit Jared Wangler. (Highlights.)

Joshua Ross – LB – Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary’s: Ross is a 6’0″, 194 lb. prospect for 2017 with offers from Michigan State and Oklahoma. He’s the younger brother of sophomore linebacker James Ross III.

Grant Sherman – QB – Kenton (OH) Kenton: Sherman is a 6’4″, 190 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. He’s a teammate of 2014 Michigan linebacker commit Noah Furbush.

Jared Wangler – LB – Warren (MI) De La Salle: Wangler committed to Michigan in August. Here’s a look at how his senior season is going, but a separate shoulder has limited him lately.

Maurice Ways – WR – Detroit (MI) Country Day: Ways committed to Michigan in April. Here’s a look at the recruit tracker post for his senior season.

4Sep 2013
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Visitors: Michigan vs. Notre Dame

Trevon Avery – CB – Grand Blanc (MI) Grand Blanc: Avery is a 5’9″, 160 lb. prospect for 2015 with no offers at this time. He’s the younger brother of Michigan defensive back Courtney Avery.

Ray Buford – WR – Southfield (MI) Southfield: Buford is a 6’0″, 170 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Eastern Michigan, Ohio, and Toledo. He has visited Michigan a couple times before, and he’s teammates with 2014 defensive end commit Lawrence Marshall.

Ian Bunting – TE – Hinsdale (IL) Central: Bunting committed to Michigan in April.


Matthew Burrell, Jr. – OT – Woodbridge (VA) C.D. Hylton: Burrell is a 6’6″, 290 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, among many others. He’s friendly with Da’Shawn Hand and Tim Settle, two other prospects from Virginia. According to 247’s Composite ranking, Burrell is a 4-star, the #16 offensive tackle, and #151 player overall for 2015. He attends the alma mater of former high-profile Michigan target E.J. Levenberry, a linebacker who flirted with the Wolverines but ended up signing with Florida State.

Andrew Butt – TE – Pickerington (OH) North: Butt is a 2015 prospect who’s the younger brother of Michigan tight end Jake Butt.

Zac Butt – TE – Pickerington (OH) North: Zac is also a 2015 prospect who’s the younger brother of Jake Butt.


George Campbell – WR – Tarpon Springs (FL) East Lake: Campbell committed to Michigan in July.

Brian Cole – WR – Saginaw (MI) Heritage: Cole is a 6’2″, 190 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. According to 247’s Composite ranking, he’s a 4-star, the #8 cornerback, and the #80 player overall.


Mason Cole – OG – Tarpon Springs (FL) East Lake: Cole committed to Michigan in February.


Jashon Cornell – DE – St. Paul (MN) Cretin-Derham Hall: Cornell is a 6’4″, 245 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Florida, Florida State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and USC, along with many other. He’s Michigan’s only current offer at weakside end for 2015. According to 247’s Composite ranking, he’s a 5-star, the #1 weakside end, and the #17 player overall.


Andrew David – K – Massillon (OH) Washington: David committed to Michigan in June.


Messiah DeWeaver – QB – Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison: DeWeaver is a 6’2″, 180 lb. prospect for 2016 with a lone offer from Louisville. He camped at Michigan back in June and attends the alma mater of current Michigan linebacker Mike McCray.

Rob Dowdy – OT – Westerville (OH) South: Dowdy is a 6’6″, 280 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Arkansas, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, and West Virginia, among others. According to 247’s Composite ranking, he’s a 4-star, the #42 offensive tackle, and the #385 player overall.

Matthew Draper – LB – Cleveland (OH) Glenville: Draper is a 6’0″, 194 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Cincinnati, Kentucky, Louisville, and a couple MAC schools. He’s the teammate of 2014 Michigan offerees Marshon Lattimore and Erick Smith.


David Edwards – QB – Downers Grove (IL) North: Edwards is a 6’6″, 225 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Illinois, Indiana, and Vanderbilt. Though he plays quarterback, I think his only shot to play at Michigan would be to accept a position change to tight end. According to 247’s Composte, he’s a 4-star, the #21 pro-style quarterback, and the #340 player overall in his class.


Desmond Fitzpatrick – WR – Farmington (MI) Farmington: Fitzpatrick is a 6’0″, 170 lb. prospect for 2016 with offers from Indiana, Ohio, and Toledo. He transferred this past offseason from Farmington Hills Harrison. He visited Michigan a couple times this past summer.


Noah Furbush – LB – Kenton (OH) Kenton: Furbush committed to Michigan in July.

Lawrence Gordon – DE – Saginaw (MI) Arthur Hill: Gordon is a 6’6″, 230 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this time.

Malik Guidry – WR – Lexington (KY) Catholic: Guidry is a 5’6″, 162 lb. prospect with no offers.


Da’Shawn Hand – DE – Woodbridge (VA) Woodbridge: Hand is a 6’4″, 254 lb. prospect with offers from just about everywhere. According to 247’s Composite ranking, he’s a 5-star, the #1 strongside end, and the #4 overall player. He visited Michigan back in March and came away impressed. The Wolverines are presumed to be his leader with Alabama and Florida also hot on the trail. He plans to announce his college decision on his birthday, November 14. This is his official visit. Here’s a scouting report I did on him in February.


Damien Harris – RB – Berea (KY) Madison Southern: Harris committed to Michigan in late July.


Drake Harris – WR – Grand Rapids (MI) Christian: Harris committed to Michigan in April.

LaVert Hill – CB – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Hill is a 5’9″, 150 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this time.


Justin Hilliard – LB – Cincinnati (OH) St. Xavier: Hilliard is a 6’2″, 225 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Arkansas, Florida State, Iowa, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and numerous others. He visited Michigan twice this past summer, but his brother is a running back commit to Iowa for 2014. 247’s Composite ranking has him as a 4-star, the #5 outside linebacker, and the #73 player nationally.

Jake Johnson – QB – DeWitt (MI) DeWitt: Johnson is a 6’3″, 190 lb. prospect for 2015 with no offers at this time.

Cole Jones – LB – Cincinnati (OH) St. Xavier: Jones is a 5’10”, 192 lb. prospect for 2015 with no offers at this time.


Tyree Kinnel – S – Huber Heights (OH) Wayne: Kinnel committed to Michigan in August.

Marshon Lattimore – CB – Cleveland (OH) Glenville: Lattimore is a 6’0″, 175 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio State, and numerous others. According to 247 Sports’ Composite ranking, he’s a 4-star, the #5 cornerback, and #35 player overall.


Thiyo Lukusa – OT – Traverse City (MI) West: Lukusa is a 6’5″, 300 lb. prospect for 2016 with a lone offer from Michigan State. He camped at Michigan and also attended the BBQ at the Big House for underclassmen at the end of July.


Lawrence Marshall – DE – Southfield (MI) Southfield: Marshall committed to Michigan in May.

Ostell Martin – OT – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Martin is a 6’5″, 315 lb. prospect for 2016 with offers at this time.

Emani Mason – OG – Detroit (MI) East English Village: Mason is a 6’3″, 250 lb. prospect for 2017 with no offers at this time.


Malik McDowell – DE – Southfield (MI) Southfield: McDowell is a 6’7″, 290 lb. prospect with offers from just about every program. He transferred from Detroit (MI) Loyola in the offseason and is now teammates with Michigan defensive end commit Marshall, who will also be in attendance. According to 247’s Composite ranking, McDowell is a 4-star, the #3 strongside end, and the #41 overall player. Michigan is presumed to be the leader here.


Bryan Mone – DT – Salt Lake City (UT) Highland: Mone committed to Michigan in February. This is his official visit.

David Moorman – OT – Pinckney (MI) Northville: Moorman is a 6’5″, 275 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan. He camped at Michigan back in June.

Brent Morris – WR – Warren (MI) De La Salle: Morris is a 6’3″, 180 lb. prospect for 2015 with no offers at this time. He’s the younger brother of Michigan quarterback Shane Morris.

T.D. Moton – DT – Shreveport (LA) Calvary Baptist: Moton is a 6’4″, 310 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Arkansas, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Nebraska, Texas A&M, and USC, among others. As a sophomore in 2012, he had 60 tackles, 1 sack, 5 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery. According to 247’s Composite ranking, he’s a 4-star, the #15 defensive tackle, and the #118 player overall. He may visit with his teammate, Shea Patterson (see below). UPDATE: Moton did not visit.

Riley Neal – QB – Yorktown (IN) Yorktown: Neal is a 6’5″, 200 lb. prospect for 2015 with no offers at this time. He had 1,700 yards passing and 15 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2012. Neal also camped at Michigan back in June.

Michael Onwenu – DT – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Onwenu is a 6’2″, 310 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this time.

Brady Pallante – DT – Naples (FL) Barron Collier: Pallante committed to Michigan back in April.


Shea Patterson – QB – Shreveport (LA) Calvary Baptist: Patterson is a 6’1″, 180 lb. prospect for 2016 with a lone offer from Arizona, to whom he committed last December.


Cassius Peat – LB – Tempe (AZ) Corona Del Sol: Peat is a 6’4″, 235 lb. outside linebacker prospect for 2015 with offers from Arizona State and Michigan State. He also visited Michigan earlier this summer, but came away without an offer. 247’s Composite ranking lists him as a 4-star, the #23 athlete, and the #285 player overall. His older brother Andrus is an offensive lineman at Stanford, and his older brother Todd is a defensive lineman at Nebraska. UPDATE: Peat is no longer visiting.

Grant Perry – WR – Bloomfield (MI) Brother Rice: Perry is a 5’11”, 170 lb. prospect for 2015 with no offers at this time. He camped at Michigan back in June.

Martell Pettaway – RB – St. Clair Shoes (MI) South Lake: Pettaway is a 5’9″, 185 lb. prospect with no offers at this time. He’s the teammate of 2015 prospect Kyonta Stallworth, one of the top players in the state.

David Reese – DE – Farmington (MI) Farmington: Reese is a 6’1″, 235 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this time.

Joshua Ross – LB – Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary’s: Ross is a 6’2″, 190 lb. prospect for 2017 with no offers at this time. He’s the younger brother of Michigan linebacker James Ross III.


Tommy Roush – OG – Traverse City (MI) West: Roush is a 6’3″, 270 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this time. He’s teammates with Lukusa.


Tim Settle – DT – Manassas (VA) Stonewall Jackson: Settle is a 6’3″, 305 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Notre Dame, Ohio State, USC, Virginia, and Virginia Tech, among many others. Michigan has not yet extended an offer but very well could over the weekend. He had 72 tackles, 3 sacks, and 5 pass breakups as a sophomore in 2012. According to 247’s Composite ranking, he’s a 5-star, the #1 defensive tackle, and the #1 player overall.

Aaron Sipple – LB – Berea (KY) Madison Southern: Sipple is a 5’10”, 200 lb. prospect for 2015 with no offers at this time. He’s the teammate of 2015 Michigan running back commit Damien Harris.

Nathan Skene – DE – Hartland (MI) Hartland: Skene is a 6’3″, 195 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this time. He’s the son of former Michigan All-Big Ten lineman Doug Skene.

Erick Smith – S – Cleveland (OH) Glenville: Smith is a 6’1″, 185 lb. prospect with offers from Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio State, and several others. According to 247’s Composite ranking, he’s a 4-star, the #12 safety, and the #187 player overall.


Wilton Speight – QB – Richmond (VA) Collegiate: Speight committed to Michigan in February.


Erik Swenson – OT – Downers Grove (IL) South: Swenson is a 6’7″, 285 lb. prospect for 2016 with offers from Illinois, Michigan, Northwestern, Notre Dame, and Ohio State. He has proclaimed Michigan his leader.

Tyriq Thompson – S – Detroit (MI) King: Thompson is a 6’1″, 205 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Illinois and Wisconsin. He moved from Missouri in the off-season and is the son of former Michigan defensive back Clarence Thompson.


Jared Wangler – LB – Warren (MI) De La Salle: Wangler committed to Michigan in August.

Mike Weber – RB – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Weber is a 5’10”, 190 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, among others. According to 247’s Composite ranking, he’s a 4-star, the #25 running back, and the #271 player overall.

Terius Wheatley – CB – Buffalo (NY) Canisius: Wheatley is a 5’10”, 160 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this time. He’s the son of former Michigan running back Tyrone Wheatley.

Tyrone Wheatley, Jr. – TE – Buffalo (NY) Canisius: Wheatley is a 6’6″, 240 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Alabama, Florida, Michigan, Penn State, and Wisconsin, among several others. According to 247’s Composite ranking, he’s a 4-star, the #9 tight end, and the #248 player overall.


Chase Winovich – LB – Clairton (PA) Thomas Jefferson: Winovich committed to Michigan in June.

29Aug 2013
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Visitors: Michigan vs. Central Michigan

Defensive end Malik McDowell, who has since transferred from Loyola to Southfield

Joshua Alabi – DT – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Alabi is a 6’4″, 260 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, among others.

Trevon Avery – CB – Grand Blanc (MI) Grand Blanc: Avery is a 5’9″, 160 lb. prospect for 2015 with no offers at this time. He’s the younger brother of senior defensive back Courtney Avery.

Cory Contini – WR – Dover (OH) Dover: Contini is a 6’1″, 170 lb. prospect for 2015 with no offers at this time.

Desmond Fitzpatrick – WR – Farmington (MI) Farmington: Fitzpatrick is a 5’11”, 165 lb. prospect for 2016 with offers from Indiana, Ohio, and Toledo. He transferred to Farmington from crosstown Harrison this offseason.

KeShawn Gilmore – S – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Gilmore is a 6’2″, 190 lb. prospect for 2015 with no offers at this time. He may take over this fall for former Technician Delano Hill, a current freshman at Michigan.

Drake Harris – WR – Grand Rapids (MI) Christian: Harris committed to Michigan in April. He injured his hamstring in a scrimmage last week and will be out for 4-6 weeks.

LaVert Hill – CB – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Hill is a 5’11”, 165 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this time. He’s the younger brother of freshman safety Delano Hill.


Lawrence Marshall – DE – Southfield (MI) Southfield: Marshall committed to Michigan in May.

Jalen Martin – WR – Harper Woods (MI) Chandler Park: Martin is a 6’3″, 190 lb. prospect for 2016 with a lone offer from Eastern Michigan. He’s the former teammate of freshman wide receiver Csont’e York. Martin had 5 receiving touchdowns as a freshman in 2012.

Malik McDowell – DE – Southfield (MI) Southfield: McDowell is a 6’6″, 292 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, USC, and a bunch of others. He attended the BBQ at the Big House in late July, and word around that time was that he got close to committing to the Wolverines. McDowell transferred to Southfield this summer and will be teammates with Marshall.

Donovan Peoples-Jones – WR – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Peoples-Jones is a 6’0″, 169 lb. prospect for 2017 with no offers at this time.

David Reese – DE – Farmington (MI) Farmington: Reese is a 6’1″, 235 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this time. He could play inside linebacker, but might grow into a defensive end in the next few years.

Joshua Ross – LB – Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary’s: Ross is a 6’2″, 190 lb. prospect for 2017 with no offers at this time. He’s the younger brother of Michigan sophomore linebacker James Ross.

Nathan Skene – TE – Hartland (MI) Hartland: Skene is a 6’3″, 190 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this time. He’s the son of former Michigan offensive lineman Doug Skene.

Tyriq Thompson – LB – Detroit (MI) King: Thompson is a 6’0″, 206 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Illinois and Wisconsin. He’s the son of former Michigan defensive back Clarence Thompson.

Demetric Vance – WR – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Vance is a 6’2″, 180 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this time.

Maurice Ways – WR – Detroit (MI) Country Day: Ways committed to Michigan in late April.

Michael Weber – RB – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Weber is a 5’10”, 205 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, and Tennessee, among others. He was considered to be Michigan lean until fellow 2015 running back Damien Harris committed to the Wolverines, which may not leave enough room in the class for Weber.

18Aug 2013
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Rivals: Pre-season in-state top 20 prospects

The Wolverine released its top 20 in-state prospects for the class of 2014, and the Wolverines are well represented on the list. Here’s the list with commitments listed in parentheses and offerees bolded:

1. Malik McDowell – DE – Southfield
2. Damon Webb – CB – Detroit Cass Tech (Ohio State)
3. Drake Harris – WR – Grand Rapids Christian (Michigan)
4. Tyler Wiegers – QB – Detroit Country Day (Rutgers)
5. Jalen Embry – CB – Detroit King
6. Maurice Ways – WR – Detroit Country Day (Michigan)
7. Tim Cason – CB – Clarkston (Western Michigan)
8. Avonte Maddox – ATH – Detroit King (Pitt)
9. Lawrence Marshall – DE – Southfield (Michigan)
10. Byron Bullough – LB – Traverse City St. Francis (Michigan State)
11. Deon Drake – LB – Detroit Cass Tech (Michigan State)
12. Tommy Doles – OT – Grand Rapids Christian (Northwestern)
13. Chance Stewart – QB – Sturgis (Western Michigan)
14. Connor Hayes – OG – Traverse City West (Pitt)
15. Jared Wangler – LB – Warren De La Salle (Michigan)
16. Travis Smith – QB – Ithaca (Toledo)
17. Jalen Watts-Jackson – CB – Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (Michigan State)
18. Matt Sokol – TE – Rochester Adams (Michigan State)
19. David Beedle – DT – Clarkston (Michigan State)
20. William White – LB – Detroit Cass Tech

29Mar 2013
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Visitors: Last week of March 2013

Huber Heights (OH) Wayne safety Tyree Kinnel

Joshua Alabi – DT – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Alabi is a 6’4″, 245 lb. defensive tackle prospect from the class of 2015.  He has offers from Michigan and Michigan State and has visited Michigan numerous times.

Alex Bars – OT – Nashville (TN) Montgomery Bell: Bars is a 6’6″, 287 lb. prospect with offers from Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, and Stanford, among others.  He has an older brother at Penn State and an older brother at Michigan (offensive guard Blake).  The younger Bars is a 4-star prospect to ESPN, Rivals, and Scout.

Jayru Campbell – QB – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Campbell is a 6’3″, 190 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Alabama and Notre Dame, among others.  He has led Cass Tech to state championships during both his freshman and sophomore seasons.

Orlando Carter – OT – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Carter is yet another Cass Tech product, in this case a 2015 lineman who’s already near 300 lbs.

Jalen Embry – CB – Detroit (MI) King: Embry is a 5’11”, 180 lb. prospect with offers from Ball State, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Toledo, and Western Michigan.  He’s a 3-star and the #64 cornerback to 247 Sports.

Carl Fuller – LB – Detroit (MI) King: Fuller is a 6’3″, 195 lb. linebacker with offers from Ball State, Eastern Michigan, Syracuse, Toledo, and Western Michigan.  He’s a 3-star and the #28 inside linebacker to 247 Sports.  As a junior in 2012, he had 83 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 interception, and 2 forced fumbles.

Keith Jones – LB – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Jones is a 6’1″, 235 lb. prospect from the 2015 class.  He has no offers at this time.  He’s classmates with Joshua Alabi and Michael Weber, both of whom have Michigan offers.

John Kelly – CB – Oak Park (MI) Oak Park: Kelly is a 5’10”, 170 lb. prospect for 2015 with no offers at this time.

Tyree Kinnel – S – Huber Heights (OH) Wayne: Kinnel is a 6’1″, 190 lb. safety with no offers at this time.  He’s a 2015 prospect who has visited Michigan multiple times, including last fall and earlier this month.  He once again visited campus on Tuesday, and he seems to be expecting an offer sooner or later.  Kinnel claims a 4.5 forty time.

Avonte Maddox – CB – Detroit (MI) King: Maddox is a 5’9″, 160 lb. corner with offers from Ball State, Eastern Michigan, and Toledo.  He’s a 3-star and the #72 athlete to 247 Sports.

Lawrence Marshall – DE – Southfield (MI) Southfield: Marshall is a 6’3″, 225 lb. prospect with offers from Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, and Oklahoma, among others.  He was recently rated the #12 weakside end and the #206 overall prospect by 247 Sports, although Rivals initially ranks him as a 3-star. UPDATE: Marshall was unable to make it to campus.

Malik McDowell – DE – Detroit (MI) Loyola: McDowell is a 6’7″, 290 lb. prospect with offers from Florida, Florida State, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Oregon, and USC, among others.  He’s the #2 strongside end and the #30 overall player to 247 Sports.

Michael Ruf – DE – Darlington (WI) Darlington: Ruf is a 6’4″, 240 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

Chance Sorrell – TE – Middletown (OH) Middletown: Sorrell is a 6’6″, 250-pounder with offers from Bowling Green, Indiana, Kent State, and Ohio.  He has visited Michigan several times, but he’s more of a blocking TE prospect and may be a ways down the pecking order for a Michigan offer.

Tyriq Thompson – S – Detroit (MI) King: Thompson is a 6’1″, 220 lb. prospect who’s a part of the 2015 class.  As a sophomore that size, he will likely grow into a linebacker before all is said and done.  He’s also the son of former Michigan defensive back Clarence Thompson, who was All-Big Ten in 1995.  The younger Thompson transferred from Missouri after his sophomore season.

Maurice Ways – WR – Detroit (MI) Country Day: Ways is a 6’3″, 193 lb. wideout with offers from Ball State, Bowling Green, Iowa, and Toledo.  As a junior in 2012, he had 51 receptions for 952 yards and 9 touchdowns.

Michael Weber – RB – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Weber is a 5’10”, 195 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Michigan and Michigan State.  As a sophomore in 2012, he had 1,700 yards and 21 touchdowns.  He has visited Michigan numerous times.

I will be adding to this list if any players trickle in throughout the week.  Some high schoolers are on their spring break, so they can make midweek visits before Easter.