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| Michigan prospects on their official visits to Ann Arbor (from left to right): Ohio K Andrew David, Georgia LB Roquan Smith, Florida DE Shelton Johnson, Massachusetts TE Chris Clark, Florida CB Damon Arnette, and Ohio S Tyree Kinnel. |
It looks like it’s a fun official visit weekend in Ann Arbor.
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| Long Beach (CA) Poly cornerback Iman Marshall |
Damon Arnette – CB – Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas: Arnette is a 6’2″, 185 lb. prospect who’s committed to South Carolina. He’s a soft commit with a visit scheduled to Ohio State later this month, too. The 247 Composite rankings show him as a 3-star, the #60 cornerback, and #649 overall. D.J. Durkin called him up when he was hired, and Arnette immediately responded that he wanted to visit. Arnette is a good sized corner who would be good against the run.
Chris Clark – TE – Avon (CT) Old Farms: Clark is a 6’6″, 247 lb. prospect who has been committed to both North Carolina and Michigan in the past. Now he says it’s down to Michigan and UCLA with the Bruins having the lead. Even so, he was enthused about Michigan hiring Jim Harbaugh, and some people think the Wolverines will win out. Clark is also close to quarterback Alex Malzone, who enrolled early this semester and will be on campus. Clark is a 247 Composite 4-star, the #2 tight end, and #79 overall in the 2015 class.
Andrew David – K – Massillon (OH) Washington: David is a 5’9″, 165 lb. prospect who committed to Michigan in June of 2013. He’s a 247 Composite 2-star, the #7 kicker, and #2031 overall. Michigan’s starting punter and placekicker both graduated after the 2014 season, so he will have a chance to compete for a starting gig right off the bat.
Shelton Johnson – DE – Delray Beach (FL) Atlantic: Johnson is a 6’5″, 220 lb. prospect with offers from Florida State, Miami, and Virginia Tech, among others. He’s a 247 Composite 3-star, the #16 strongside end, and #351 overall. He visited Virginia Tech in December and has visits remaining to the other schools, with Florida State holding the final shot; right now the Crystal Ball is 100% for the Seminoles (based on 10 votes).
Tyree Kinnel – S – Huber Heights (OH) Wayne: Kinnel committed to Michigan in August of 2013 (LINK). He is currently a 247 Composite 4-star, the #10 safety, and #181 overall. Once Michigan’s coaching situation got rocky, Alabama and Notre Dame both came forward with offers, but Kinnel has remained committed throughout.
Iman Marshall – CB – Long Beach (CA) Poly: Marshall is a 6’1″, 190 lb. prospect with a top group that includes Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, UCLA, and USC. He is using January officials for the out-of-state schools, and the visit to Ann Arbor will be right on the heels of one to FSU this weekend. So while the rest of these players will be in town over the weekend, Marshall will be there from Monday through Wednesday. Marshall is considered a USC lean (the Trojans are at 98% on the 247 Sports Crystal Ball), but he has expressed interest in playing college ball with his summer workout partner, Michigan sophomore wide receiver Freddy Canteen. Marshall is a 247 Composite 5-star, the #1 cornerback, and #4 overall in the class.
Roquan Smith – LB – Montezuma (GA) Macon: Smith is a 6’1″, 205 lb. prospect who’s considered to be a heavy lean toward the Georgia Bulldogs, but he’s another guy who’s visiting because of D.J. Durkin. Smith is a 247 Composite 4-star, the #5 outside linebacker, and #49 overall. He had 173 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and 2 interceptions as a senior in 2014. He has visited Georgia and USC, and he has visits scheduled for Ole Miss and UCLA.
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| Saginaw (MI) Heritage wide receiver Brian Cole is Michigan’s top ranked commit. |
Here’s a look at the final ESPN 300 for the 2015 class (LINK), which I have been tracking over the last couple years. Here’s what it looked like back in July (LINK). Movement for Michigan commits is here:
– Brian Cole fell from #139 to #148
– Tyree Kinnel fell from #192 to #196
– Grant Newsome fell from #242 to #253
5-stars:
2. Terry Beckner, Jr. – DT – Illinois
4. Iman Marshall – CB – California
7. George Campbell – WR – Florida (Florida State)
9. CeCe Jefferson – DE – Florida
10. Kevin Toliver II – CB – Florida (LSU)
11. Josh Sweat – DE – Virginia (Florida State)
12. Kendall Sheffield – CB – Texas (Alabama)
14. Blake Barnett – QB – California (Alabama)
17. Justin Hilliard – LB – Ohio (Ohio State)
18. Mitch Hyatt – OT – Georgia (Clemson)
19. Tim Settle – DT – Virginia (Virginia Tech)
4-stars:
22. Keisean Lucier-South – DE – California (UCLA)
24. Arden Key – DE – South Carolina
27. Minkah Fitzpatrick – CB – New Jersey (Alabama)
28. Soso Jamabo – RB – Texas
29. Roquan Smith – LB – Georgia
30. Tyron Johnson – WR – Florida (LSU)
31. Malik Jefferson – LB – Texas (Texas)
33. Jashon Cornell – DE – Minnesota (Ohio State)
34. Ronald Jones II – RB – Texas (USC)
35. Christian Kirk – WR – Arizona (Texas A&M)
36. Damien Harris – RB – Kentucky (Alabama)
37. Jarrett Stidham – QB – Texas (Baylor)
38. Preston Williams – WR – Georgia (Tennessee)
39. Shy Tuttle – DT – North Carolina (Tennessee)
41. Rasheem Green – DT – California
42. Deondre Francois – QB – Florida (Florida State)
46. Jeffery Holland – LB – Florida
49. Jacques Patrick – RB – Florida (Florida State)
50. Josh Rosen – QB – California (UCLA)
54. Adonis Thomas – LB – Georgia (Alabama)
55. Abdul Bello – OT – Florida (Florida State)
57. DaMarkus Lodge – WR – Texas
58. Drew Richmond – OT – Tennessee (Ole Miss)
64. Jalen Dalton – DE – North Carolina (North Carolina)
66. Anthony Wheeler – LB – Texas (Texas)
67. Jerome Baker – LB – Ohio (Ohio State)
75. Rashad Roundtree – S – Georgia (Georgia)
77. Osa Masina – LB – Utah
78. Dexter Williams – RB – Florida
80. Johnny Frasier – RB – North Carolina (Florida State)
89. Jake Fruhmorgen – OT – Florida (Clemson)
91. Keenan Walker – OT – Arizona (Arizona)
94. Matt Burrell, Jr. – OG – Virginia (Ohio State)
98. Hjalte Froholdt – DT – Florida (Arkansas)
109. Hale Hentges – TE – Missouri (Alabama)
111. Chris Clark – TE – Massachusetts
112. Devonaire Clarington – TE – Florida (Texas)
125. Sterling Jenkins – OT – Pennsylvania (Penn State)
129. Ryan Bates – OT – Pennsylvania (Penn State)
136. Clelin Ferrell – DE – Virginia (Clemson)
138. Christian Pellage – OT – Florida (South Carolina)
139. Garrett Taylor – CB – Virginia (Penn State)
140. Mike Weber – RB – Michigan (Ohio State)
142. Jordan Whitehead – CB – Pennsylvania (Pitt)
145. Ty’Son Williams – RB – South Carolina (North Carolina)
146. Kirk Merritt – ATH – Louisiana
148. Brian Cole – ATH – Michigan (Michigan)
157. Ray-Ray McCloud III – RB – Florida (Clemson)
158. Tyler Jordan – C – Florida (Florida)
159. Marcus Lewis – CB – Washington, DC
161. Dre’Mont Jones – DE – Ohio (Ohio State)
168. Kendrick Norton – DT – Florida
169. Shaun Crawford – CB – Ohio (Notre Dame)
171. Joshua McMillon – LB – Tennessee (Alabama)
173. John Reid – CB – Pennsylvania (Penn State)
184. Darian Roseboro – DE – North Carolina (North Carolina State)
195. Juwan Johnson – WR – New Jersey (Penn State)
196. Tyree Kinnel – S – Ohio (Michigan)
210. Pat Allen – OT – Maryland
213. Devante Peete – WR – Florida
223. Isaiah Prince – OT – Maryland
242. Ryan Davis – WR – Florida
247. Rashard Causey, Jr. – CB – Florida (Florida International)
253. Grant Newsome – OT – New Jersey (Michigan)
255. Cameron Townsend – LB – Texas (Texas)
273. Cameron Ordway – CB – Tennessee (Ole Miss)
276. Darrin Kirkland, Jr. – LB – Indiana (Tennessee)
278. Zach Robertson – OG – California (Arizona State)
298. Joe Burrow – QB – Ohio (Ohio State)
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| Huber Heights (OH) Wayne safety Tyree Kinnel (image via 247Sports.com) |
Rivals released its updated top 250 prospects for 2015 (LINK). The top 100 was updated yesterday (LINK). Here’s what the Rivals 250 looked like back in August (LINK).
Movement for Michigan commits:
– Tyree Kinnel dropped from #195 to #211
– Grant Newsome dropped from #199 to #215
Here are the rest of the Michigan offerees on the list:
111. Jashon Cornell – DE – Minnesota (Ohio State)
112. Clelin Ferrell – DE – Virginia (Clemson)
114. Dexter Williams – RB – Florida (Miami)
128. Keenan Walker – OT – Arizona (Arizona)
134. Juwan Johnson – WR – New Jersey (Penn State)
149. Matt Burrell, Jr. – OT – Virginia
151. Miles Boykin – WR – Illinois (Notre Dame)
152. Jaason Lewis – RB – Virginia (Tennessee)
158. John Reid – CB – Pennsylvania (Penn State)
163. Johnny Frasier – RB – North Carolina (Florida State)
168. Tim Settle – DT – Virginia
170. Auden Tate – WR – Florida (Florida State)
174. Darrin Kirkland, Jr. – LB – Indiana
178. Pat Allen – OT – Maryland (Georgia)
180. Ryan Bates – OT – Pennsylvania (Penn State)
182. Keaton Sutherland – OT – Texas (Texas A&M)
203. Josh Robertson – OG – California
206. Hjalte Froholdt – DT – Ohio (Arkansas)
208. Connor Williams – OT – Texas (Texas)
209. Sterling Jenkins – OT – Pennsylvania (Penn State)
211. Tyree Kinnel – S – Ohio (Michigan)
215. Grant Newsome – OT – New Jersey (Michigan)
228. Josh Barajas – LB – Indiana (Notre Dame)
238. Anthony Wheeler – LB – Texas
240. Henry Robertson – OT – Washington (Washington)
242. Devante Peete – WR – Florida
243. Joshua McMillon – LB – Tennessee (Alabama)
244. Kirk Merritt – WR – Louisiana
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| Detroit (MI) Cass Tech cornerback Lavert Hill |
2015
Brian Cole – WR – Saginaw (MI) Heritage*
Jack Dunaway – DE – Bloomfield Hills (MI) Brother Rice
Tyree Kinnel – S – Huber Heights (OH) Wayne*
Darrin Kirkland, Jr. – LB – Indianapolis (IN) Warren Central*
Alex Malzone – QB – Bloomfield Hills (MI) Brother Rice*
Grant Perry – WR – Bloomfield Hills (MI) Brother Rice
Michael Weber – RB – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech*
2016
Lavert Hill – CB – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech#
Joshua Jackson – QB – Saline (MI) Saline
Michael Onwenu – DT – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech#
Justin Rigg – TE – Springboro (OH) Springboro
Eric Rogers – LB – Warren (MI) De La Salle
Dylan Stackhouse – LB – Oak Park (MI) Oak Park
2017
Johnathan Berghorst – DE – Zeeland (MI) East
Carter Dunaway – TE – Bloomfield Hills (MI) Brother Rice
Rodney Hall – QB – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech
Donovan Peoples-Jones – WR – Detroit (MI) Cass Tech
Joshua Ross – LB – Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary’s#
*Committed to Michigan
#Offered by Michigan
