The Fence the Mitten Project: Defensive Backs

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6May 2020
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The Fence the Mitten Project: Defensive Backs

Lavert Hill (image via Wolverines Wire)

I took a few days off from posting about this project, but it’s time to get back to it. So what would Michigan’s roster and recruiting look like if they signed the top 25 in-state prospects each year? Here’s the answer.

If you missed them earlier, there were posts about QB (LINK), RB (LINK), TE (LINK), OL (LINK), WR (LINK), DE (LINK), DT (LINK), and LB (LINK).

Hit the jump for the rundown of corners and safeties.

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4Jun 2018
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Recruiting Update: June 4, 2018

Washington (DC) St. John’s safety Quinten Johnson (image via Sentelevision)

COMMITMENT

Cincinnati (OH) Moeller offensive guard Zach Carpenter committed to Michigan (LINK).

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2019

Morrow (GA) Morrow safety Jamal Hill was offered by Michigan. He’s 6’2″, 190 lbs. and has offers from Arkansas, Memphis, and several others. He’s a 3-star, the #100 safety, and #1233 overall. He claims a 4.45 forty. As a junior in 2017, he made 67 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions, and 16 pass breakups.

Washington (DC) St. John’s safety Quinten Johnson was offered by Michigan. He’s a 5’11”, 190 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Maryland, and Penn State, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #40 safety, and #468 overall. He has been a teammate of former Michigan QB commit Kevin Doyle at St. John’s.

Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei tight end Mike Martinez was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’6″, 240 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Cal, LSU, Oregon, and UCLA, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #27 tight end, and #692 overall. There are five crystal ball predictions, and each one is for the Bruins.

Hit the jump for several players who committed elsewhere.

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21Mar 2018
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Preview of 2019 In-State Recruiting: #1-5

Logan Brown (image via The D Zone)

I’m going to do things a little bit differently for 2019 than I have before. I started off this series several years ago just listing the big-time prospects within the state, and then I tweaked that by doing my own rankings the last couple classes. While I prefer doing my own rankings, the truth is that I just don’t have the time at this juncture to watch the film and go through the process of ranking each player. Therefore, I’m just going to run through the top players in the 247 Composite with my analysis of their abilities and recruitment. I don’t think my own personal rankings generate enough buzz or eyeballs to warrant making that extra effort

1. Devontae Dobbs – OT – Belleville (MI) Belleville
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 270 lbs.
Notable offers: Alabama, Clemson, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State
Commitment: Uncommitted
247 Composite: 5-star, #1 OT, #9 overall
Analysis: Dobbs is athletic enough to play tackle at the next level, but the question with him is whether he will have the combination of length and bulk to play on the outside in college. It’s not impossible to succeed as a 6’4″ offensive tackle, but usually those guys are taller and longer. If tackle doesn’t work, he could be an excellent pulling guard because of his athleticism. But based on what I’ve seen, I think he’s ranked too highly at #9 overall.

Hit the jump for #2-5.

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25Nov 2017
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Visitors: Michigan vs. Ohio State

Nicholas Petit-Frere (image via Bulldawg Illustrated)

2018

Eyabi Anoma – DE – Baltimore (MD) St. Frances: Anoma is a 6’5″, 230 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Maryland, and Michigan, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #3 weakside end, and #41 overall. His head coach, Biff Poggi, says that Anoma is the best player he’s ever coached, and that includes a bunch of a high-quality players from his days at Baltimore (MD) Gilman. Anoma also visited for the BBQ at the Big House. All six Crystal Ball picks have him going to Alabama. This is his official visit.

Michael Barrett – RB – Valdosta (GA) Lowndes: Barrett is a 5’11”, 215 lb. dual-threat quarterback who projects to running back in college. He’s a 3-star, the #61 athlete, and #706 overall with offers from LSU, Maryland, and Michigan, among others. This is his official visit. UPDATE: Barrett is no longer visiting.

Ja’Marr Chase – WR – Metairie (LA) Archbishop Rummel: Chase is a 6’2″, 190 lb. prospect who recently decommitted from Florida. He’s a 4-star, the #12 wide receiver, and #69 overall with offers from Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, TCU, and Tennessee, among others. TCU has taken the Crystal Ball lead with 76% of current predictions. Michigan just recently offered, so that relationship is still new, but it’s a positive sign that he scheduled a visit to Ann Arbor so quickly. This is his official visit.

Hit the jump for several more visitors.

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1Nov 2017
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Visitors: Michigan vs. Minnesota

2018

Aidan Hutchinson – DE – Dearborn (MI) Divine Child: Hutchinson is committed to Michigan (LINK).

Jake Moody – K – Northville (MI) Northville:

2019

Lance Dixon – S – West Bloomfield (MI) West Bloomfield:

Marvin Grant, Jr. – S – Detroit (MI) King: Grant is a 6’2″, 190 lb. prospect with an offer from Michigan and several others.

Nolan Rumler – OG – Akron (OH) Hoban: Rumler is committed to Michigan (LINK).

2020

Karamba Kaba – WR – Ann Arbor (MI) Huron:

Dondi Price – DT – Oak Park (MI) Oak Park: Price is a 6’0″, 285 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

Roman Purcell – QB – Indianapolis (IN) Cathedral: Purcell is a 6’0″, 191 lb. prospect whose mother went to Michigan. He’s a teammate of former Michigan commit Emil Ekiyor.

Jake Wray – OT – Franklin (TN) Franklin: Wray is a 6’5″, 275 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Miami, and Oregon, among others.

2021

Travis Boston, Jr. – RB – Oak Park (MI) Oak Park: Boston is a 5’10”, 178 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.