Tag: Marlin Klein

2022 Season Countdown: #89 Marlin Klein

Name: Marlin Klein
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 215 lbs.
High school: Rabun Gap (GA) Nacoochee
Position: Tight end
Class: Freshman
Jersey number: #17
Last year: Klein was a senior in high school (LINK). He made 22 catches for 303 yards and 3 touchdowns.
TTB Rating: 81

Klein is an impressive athlete who comes from a little way off the beaten path. A native of Germany, he ended up at a private school on the border of Georgia and North Carolina. The competition isn’t great and Klein didn’t even put up great numbers, but he claims 4.5 speed at 6’6″ and 215+ pounds. He certainly looks the part of a quality tight end, but he will have to adjust to significantly better competition, and he will need to get in the weight room.

Tight end is a difficult position to play as a true freshman, at least with any proficiency. Michigan has recruited more physically advanced tight ends who haven’t seen the field much as true freshmen. On top of several quality tight ends already available (Erick All, Joel Honigford, Luke Schoonmaker), Michigan has a fairly experienced walk-on in Carter Selzer and some inexperienced guys with a year or two in the weight room already. I don’t expect to see Klein on the field in 2022 unless it’s at the end of a blowout victory.

Prediction: Redshirt

Class of 2022 Senior Highlights: TE Marlin Klein

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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Visitors: Michigan vs. Northwestern

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Kenneth Grant – DT – Merrillville (IN) Merrillville: Grant is committed to Michigan.

Will Johnson – CB – Grosse Pointe (MI) South: Johnson is committed to Michigan (LINK).

Marlin Klein – TE – Rabun Gap (GA) Nacoochee: Klein is committed to Michigan (LINK).

Tyler Morris – WR – La Grange Park (IL) Nazareth Academy: Morris is committed to Michigan (LINK).

Jimmy Rolder – LB – Chicago (IL) Marist: Rolder is a 6’2″, 220-pounder with offers from Iowa, Michigan, and Ohio State, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #36 linebacker, and #334 overall.

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Visitors: June 18-20, 2021

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Joseph Adedire – DE – Arlington (MI) Mansfield Summit: Adedire is a 6’3″, 250 lb. prospect with offers from Arizona, Cal, Georgia Tech, Michigan, and Oregon, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #37 strongside end, and #533 overall. He had 53 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, and 12 sacks as a junior in 2020. This is his official visit.

Brian Allen, Jr. – DE – Woodstock (IL) St. Thomas More: Allen is a 6’3″, 230-pounder with offers from Illinois, Iowa State, and Purdue, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #111 defensive lineman, and #756 overall.

Dillon Bell – WR – Houston (TX) Kinkaid: Bell is a 6’2″, 205-pounder with offers from Baylor, Michigan, Minnesota, and Mississippi State, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #69 wide receiver, and #543 overall. Both his crystal ball picks so far are for Baylor. This is his official visit.

Will Bettridge – K – Miami (FL) Gulliver Prep: Bettridge is a 5’11”, 165-pounder with offers from FIU, Michigan, Virginia, and some military academies. He’s a 247 Sports 2-star and the #2 kicker in the class. According to Kornblue Kicking, he’s the #1 kicker in his class.

Mumu Bin-Wahad – S – Loganville (GA) Grayson: Bin-Wahad is a 6’0″, 180 lb. prospect with offers from Georgia Tech, Michigan, Nebraska, and West Virginia, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #53 safety, and #830 overall. UPDATE: Bin-Wahad is no longer visiting this weekend and committed to West Virginia.

Austin Brown – S – Johnston City (IL) Johnston City: Brown is a 6’1″, 195-pounder with offers from Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #43 safety, and #696 overall. This is an official visit.

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