Andrew Rappleyea Has Committed to Michigan
A composite four-star tight end from Massachusetts might be considered destined for Ann Arbor before his recruiting cycle’s begun, but it’s still nice to hear that the Don Brown Country pipeline hasn’t been interrupted, as 2023 tight end Andrew Rappleyea announced he’s committing to the Wolverines.
CO〽️〽️ITTED pic.twitter.com/zppElchsko
— Andrew Rappleyea (@andrewrappleyea) January 16, 2022
Rappleyea, out of Milton Academcy, is currently the 332nd player on the 247 composite, though there’s yet quite a lot of disagreement between the sites. 247 has him a 3-star, On3 says top-170 player, Rivals splits the difference, and ESPN…
…seems as burned out after football season as I am. Quick glance at the at the film shows an earthbound athlete with good hands and excellent blocking. We’ll have a full hello post when Alex gets to it.
January 16th, 2022 at 3:09 PM ^
Hell-o Rapple-yeah!
January 16th, 2022 at 3:21 PM ^
Rappleyea? Rapple-YES!
I am guessing it's pronounced RAPP-lee-AH. Interesting name.
January 16th, 2022 at 3:43 PM ^
Welcome!
January 16th, 2022 at 3:45 PM ^
"an earthbound athlete"
I don't know what exactly this means but it doesn't sound good.
January 16th, 2022 at 3:52 PM ^
I took it to mean that he doesn't/can't get very high off the ground. Not a leaper.
January 16th, 2022 at 9:32 PM ^
Seems likely. But that is not the most important characteristic for a tight end. It doesn’t mean he can’t run, or catch, or be evasive. And especially does not mean you can block. Might even mean there’s a potential that he’s a really good blocker.
January 16th, 2022 at 10:59 PM ^
If in regards to leaping ability, I find that an odd descriptor as he self reports a 39 inch vert and a 4.6 40 (probably a few fakes out of five)... But his Twitter page shows him throwing down pretty seamless windmill dunks, so I'm thinking we very well might have an airbound dude who appears to be quite athletic on film and a very willing blocker. Great get by Jaybaugh after M came to the party a little later than some others (OSU for one)
Edit:
Dunk video if interested - https://twitter.com/andrewrappleyea/status/1482101825482416132?t=l7BuRn_bEgUdVbj52CdAbw&s=19
January 16th, 2022 at 11:17 PM ^
I took it to mean that, as the son of Poseidon and Gaiea, he derives his strength from the earth. His younger brother Antaeus is a 4 star.
January 16th, 2022 at 3:47 PM ^
Welcome to the class Andrew. One of my Boston-area cousins is a fellow Mustang. From a school likely better know for crew, lacrosse and hockey than football I'm glad to see they produced a 4 star TE.
January 16th, 2022 at 5:16 PM ^
Seems like a good pickup.
TEs are such an important position, its important to get a couple this upcoming cycle.
January 16th, 2022 at 5:18 PM ^
Welcome!
January 16th, 2022 at 5:19 PM ^
nice get.
i can't be the only mgofisherman out there that is going to have trouble not thinking/saying rapala:
January 16th, 2022 at 6:20 PM ^
Excellent! Welcome, Andrew!
January 16th, 2022 at 7:52 PM ^
Good list of offers ..... I think that's of note.
January 17th, 2022 at 6:14 PM ^
Instantly
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