Top Unsigned Players on 247
December 20th, 2018 at 12:21 AM ^
So you're saying there's a chance with Crouch/Gray/Foskey? Good enough for me
December 20th, 2018 at 12:35 AM ^
And kyle ford!
December 20th, 2018 at 12:40 AM ^
Sam said UM was in touch with Crouch last night.
December 20th, 2018 at 12:51 AM ^
I'd take a really good RB if there is one. Happy with our ZC today, but can't have too much depth, can we?
December 20th, 2018 at 2:13 AM ^
Prefer another DT, honestly. DL is the same crapshoot as OL, and we're thin there already.
Honestly, I'd be happy if 10ish recruits every were linemen.
December 20th, 2018 at 2:57 AM ^
Can't disagree. DT or RB depth are close.
December 20th, 2018 at 4:46 AM ^
rb is about the last thing i'm concerned about
December 20th, 2018 at 8:23 AM ^
I'm a little surprised more people aren't worried about running back. We have two upperclassmen who have played a lot (Evans, Wilson), and the guys behind them are totally unproven (Turner) or have bounced around from position to position (Barrett, Haskins), indicating they're not lighting the world on fire at any one spot. Obviously, Charbonnet is a big get, but of the guys actually listed as running back on the official roster right now, we'll only have these guys in 2019:
Evans
Wilson
Turner
(Charbonnet)
History suggests three of those guys will get a big chunk of playing time, leaving room for just one injury/transfer/redshirt/whatever.
December 20th, 2018 at 8:33 AM ^
Cannot compute having a Barrett and Haskins in the team.
December 20th, 2018 at 9:41 AM ^
I never understood the Barret offer. I guess they had extra spots after all the misses but he never seemed like a fit.
December 20th, 2018 at 9:03 AM ^
Running back success is at least like 70% offensive line and it’s a position young guys can step in relatively effectively with true freshman finding success around the country. Maybe it’s not ideal depth but having a good 1-2 punch which we seemingly would have next year is enough.
dt depth on the other hand is minimum two guys and young guys that aren’t top 10 recruits generally really struggle. Same with offensive line where you need at least 6 good guys every year to feel even moderately ok and you definitely don’t want to start someone young.
December 20th, 2018 at 9:09 AM ^
We shouldn't forget about Mason. He was effective as a situational tailback and I could see him in an expanded role like Houma's senior year, whether he's listed as a RB or not.
December 20th, 2018 at 9:36 AM ^
Charbonnet is the only one with elite potential. RB depth doesnt compare to top sec teams
December 20th, 2018 at 9:42 AM ^
I'd be more worried if RB wasn't the one position where a highly touted guy could come in and crush it. Get a top RB next year and we're fine IMO. Plus the lack of depth might be a selling point.
December 20th, 2018 at 9:50 AM ^
I'm not necessarily worried about 2020. I'm talking about 2019. If Player A transfers because his mom is sick and Player B tears his ACL, we're really scraping the bottom of the barrel.
December 20th, 2018 at 10:44 AM ^
You are right. We need a grad transfer or something.
December 20th, 2018 at 10:27 AM ^
RB recruiting since 2016 has basically been a bust.
December 20th, 2018 at 12:00 PM ^
Yes the RB depth is thin, but it just might force the coaches to increase the passing attempts. And that plays to the strength of the offense with the fleet of WR's.
December 20th, 2018 at 10:50 AM ^
Agreed. While we don't have a ton of depth at RB next year, our situation at DT is much more critical. I think a combination of Wilson/Turner will make up for Higdon, Evans will remain the third down back, and Charbonnet will push for time as the third RB behind Wilson/Turner. The OL should progress even further next year, as I believe four of five starters are coming back. The running game usually goes as the OL goes, so if the OL gets better, so will the run game.
As for DT...well....we've got Dwumfour, which is great. But that other spot is wide open now that Solomon is leving, and unless Carlo Kemp slides in there, you're probably asking someone to jump into that spot who has little to no in-game experience whatsoever. Donovan Jeter is probably getting pressed into service, and Mazi Smith may have to play some too.
December 20th, 2018 at 5:04 AM ^
Anyone know the latest with Eric Gray? Any chance to get back in this?
December 20th, 2018 at 6:18 AM ^
No.
Hes going to Tennessee. Scheduled to announce today.
December 20th, 2018 at 8:13 AM ^
ZC also probably plays as a true freshman, so if you get another RB you can redshirt, you can essentially get them into different classes.
December 20th, 2018 at 9:15 AM ^
Maybe if we are short on RBs we can throw the ball more.
December 20th, 2018 at 10:03 AM ^
We do seem to have plenty of good receivers at the moment...
December 20th, 2018 at 1:42 AM ^
I hope Harbaugh and all his top recruiters go all out for Henry T'oto'to, a high 4* OLB from California and overall #41 player.
Not only because we could (IMO) use another linebacker, but it would also meaning we'd flip a player with 100% Bama balls and flip out Saban.
December 20th, 2018 at 2:05 AM ^
That would be sweet retribution for signing dan penos!
December 20th, 2018 at 5:36 AM ^
It would also give us a guy who was robbed out of a spot on the All-Name team.
December 20th, 2018 at 8:38 AM ^
I wouldn't be mad about that. So far Ellies is the only one I've heard the staff has started to pursue.
December 20th, 2018 at 1:36 PM ^
I have a feeling that T'oto'o isn't going to Kansas anymore.
December 20th, 2018 at 1:54 AM ^
I say we focus solely on Name of the Year candidates at this point. I see a couple potentials on that list for sure!
Jaquaze! Enokk! Mark-Antony! Quavaris! And Bru! Come on down!
December 20th, 2018 at 7:24 AM ^
Bru is the real deal...play that kid most anywhere. 6'3" 215#...runs like a deer...hits like a Mac truck. He and Daxton would make a safety pair like college football has never seen. Viper, safety, WR, LB, TE...take your pick-this kid is a player!!!
After yesterday's haul, Michigan is in a position of strength to go after some of these remaining elite kids. They should seriously go after the Bru McCoys that are out there. Bru has always been a USC kid but USC and UCLA went in the toilet yesterday...take advantage of it!
And go get Harrison Hunte to be the next Hurst...he is only a 3*** but a damn good one.
December 20th, 2018 at 10:12 AM ^
Okay, Mr. Hunte.
December 20th, 2018 at 3:25 AM ^
What's the story with IN WR David Bell? I think he was offered by M...
December 20th, 2018 at 7:34 AM ^
He's announcing at one of the all American games. Never showed interest in Michigan.
December 20th, 2018 at 7:52 AM ^
I'm not sure why Michigan has not recruited Bell harder-am guessing there may be academic issues.
I see Warren Central won state AGAIN this year. We lived there for about 10 years-got to watch them win 4 consecutive championships. I believe Jeff George's (Jeff is from WC) kid was the QB this year. They had a RB this year who would be a good candidate for a POW...though he is in a very similar mold to the POW kid coming from St. Edwards.
December 20th, 2018 at 11:07 AM ^
There was something out there early on the in the process where Purdue was going to give him a shot to play both football and basketball and that was the reason for him being such a hard lean to them over other schools. I remember there being this thing where he wouldn’t even consider a school if they weren’t going to give him that shot to play both so that might be something that is holding him back seeing if there is a spot or team where he can go do that
December 20th, 2018 at 6:41 AM ^
Anyone know what happened with Crouch? Seems like there was a good shot he'd come to UM at one point.
December 20th, 2018 at 7:09 AM ^
He doesn't like the cold
December 20th, 2018 at 11:05 AM ^
Then i hope he doesnt make it to the NFL, where they play in places like Green Bay, Chicago, New England, Seattle, Denver, minnesota, Detroit and more where it gets cold during part if not most of the season. I mean it’s one thing to be like “but they play in a dome” but its another to have to live in those areas where you walk outside and you immediately regret the choices you’ve made and have to do something at light speed so you can go back inside to warm back up.
December 20th, 2018 at 7:22 AM ^
That one dude can really ball. And, he can run the 40.
December 20th, 2018 at 8:25 AM ^
Crouch is a man child he destroyed people here in Charlotte and everywhere he played... Would love to get him and oh my gosh would he be scary in our defense... Plus it's always fun to watch people from NC especially Charlotte play for the Wolverines... Please, football Gods, can QC from the QC please sign with Michigan?!?
December 20th, 2018 at 8:29 AM ^
Highly doubt we get any of these guys. Getting Crouch, Ford or Foskey would be a huge cherry on top of an already excellent class, but I'm not holding my breath. I'm thinking about the scene in Blue Chips where Nick Nolte finds Shaq (a 7'3" 300 pound center who is completely off the radar) in a gym in Louisiana. Harbaugh's probably got another recruit in reserve from an exotic country like Nigeria, Scotland, Germany or Kansas City.
December 20th, 2018 at 8:31 AM ^
Not alot of B1G on that list.
December 20th, 2018 at 8:35 AM ^
Strictly from a need base, the following would be nice to go after:
- Crouch (duh)
- Sorrells
- Glass
- Elles
I'm not sure what the story is with the latter 3 and it would be nice to drop in, but in reality it's probably too late to just start 'crootin these kids if Michigan was never in the game.
December 20th, 2018 at 9:04 AM ^
Just from a name standpoint:
Ishmael Sopsher
And a DT who's 6'-3.5" and 334 wouldn't suck either.
December 20th, 2018 at 9:17 AM ^
Christmas Wishlist: Crouch and a one-tech DT
December 20th, 2018 at 9:26 AM ^
go after the two Miami leans. the only way to deal with weeds is to grab it and pull out the roots.
December 20th, 2018 at 10:36 AM ^
Thanks for the list. Hopefully Coach Harbaugh and staff can go crazy and pick up a few of these gems.
December 20th, 2018 at 10:43 AM ^
Left that spot open for crouch to come in a be another guy in the backfield but there is a lot of depth at the LB position and that could be something that he would rather avoid. There is something to the whole Tennessee thing, he could have the keys to the car essentially where as he would be one of many guys at the spot for michigan
December 20th, 2018 at 11:49 AM ^
Just wanted to use this free space to say I hate osu.