Remaining spots in the class?
As I bask in the glory of today’s successful signing day, I can’t help but wonder if there will be any late additions to the class. Outside of the expected signings of Q. Johnson and Pesek-Hickson, we may still have 1-3 spots to fill, if the initial 28-30 estimate is right. With that said, do we pick up anyone listed below or other late flyers that I may have missed?
D’Von Ellies-DT that PSU leads for
Tyrece Woods-poosible flip back now that DT is a bigger need?
Isaiah Foskey-ND leads, but still unsigned
John Sanguinetti-M led at one time, but has seemed to have backed off. May not need another S
John Branham Jr-any chance we throw out a late offer on Kalil’s brother; 3* RB
Anyone else on the radar who is still unsigned?
December 20th, 2018 at 12:58 AM ^
DT from Brooklyn was offered a lil over a week ago by Michigan and Bama, Jared Harrison-Hunte. Seems like a late riser
December 20th, 2018 at 1:01 AM ^
Agreed. We could do with one more in the middle after Aubrey decided to go.
December 20th, 2018 at 7:12 AM ^
Harrison-Hunte gets my vote. I like this kid's film a lot...powerful, quick feet and relentless. He's more Hurstesque than anyone in this class-or the roster for that matter.
December 20th, 2018 at 12:59 AM ^
Branham would be my first guess. We lost out on Gray. Sure, two different types of backs but Branham has the size to go FB. Would be a smart pick-up. Plus, he's kind of good.
December 20th, 2018 at 1:05 AM ^
The last 2 threads posted complete each other.
December 20th, 2018 at 2:00 AM ^
Couch is still unsigned and has while committed to Tenn, he has shown a tendency to be easily swayed by whoever he spoke with last.
December 20th, 2018 at 5:11 AM ^
Is he the one who can't stand the cold? If so, I wouldn't get too excited as he has a bunch of Southern schools after him.
That said, some of these kids need to realize that unless you go to Miami or Gainesville, it gets cold in SEC country. Also, if you plan on playing in the NFL, you will play in some shit cold weather (but I could understand putting that off for 3-4 years to better enjoy your college experience.)
But UT..sorry, it gets fucking cold in Tennessee, and I believe its in/near some mountain air? So regarding the winter, cold is cold, wether its 15 degrees or 30 degrees, its the same shit.
December 20th, 2018 at 8:10 AM ^
December 20th, 2018 at 10:53 AM ^
The issue with winter isnt the snow its the cold.
December 20th, 2018 at 8:56 AM ^
about 10 years ago a coach in the big brought this subject up, he said every time a recruit complained about the cold his best response was “you want to play in the nfl right? Well half the teams play in the north, are you going to turn down their contract?” He said he it worked every time. I can’t remember who the coach was that said this.
December 20th, 2018 at 10:30 AM ^
I lived in Knoxville for two years. The climate is absolutely perfect. Real nice town, too.
December 20th, 2018 at 3:32 AM ^
Woods is a nonstarter. UM pulled his offer. He hasn't gotten another P5 offer.
December 20th, 2018 at 3:41 AM ^
PSU leads for these two DTs. DBrown and Mattison supposedly favor Harrison-Hunte.
- D’Von Ellies, DT **** 6’ 2”, 280, 0.9092, #250 US, #16 DT, #5 MD
- Jared Harrison-Hunte, DT *** 6’ 4”, 286, 0.8763, #548 US, #35 DT, #4 NY
There is a 2018 high four-star Illinois TE looking to transfer from Georgia:
- Luke Ford, TE **** (2018) 6’ 6”, 248, 0.9753, #51 US, #3 TE, #1 IL
There might be other possibilities lurking in the NCAA transfer portal. What about JUCO transfers – has Michigan ever signed one?
December 20th, 2018 at 4:04 AM ^
JUCO: Austin Panter, Russell Shaw
December 20th, 2018 at 6:05 AM ^
Spencer Britton, Stanford DB who’s name slips me.
i think it’s still a climb to get through admissions. That said times change and from a football stand point It would be beneficial to see the reigns loosen a bit.
December 20th, 2018 at 6:38 AM ^
Were either of those guys jucos? Brinton went to SDSU and Grant Mason was from Stanford.
December 20th, 2018 at 8:08 AM ^
I know some Stanford grads who would disagree with your calling that school a JUCO.
December 20th, 2018 at 9:51 AM ^
Leland Stanford Junior University. Once and always.
December 20th, 2018 at 5:23 AM ^
It’s incredibly difficult for JUCO players to pass through Michigan admissions and have their credits all transfer in, which creates some eligibility issues even if they make it past general admissions standards.
December 20th, 2018 at 7:47 AM ^
I always understood that to be the main barrier to getting JUCO transfers in Ann Arbor, that the system by which credits are allowed and disallowed in the process of transfer is rather Byzantine. I know people who actually managed to transfer to Michigan who were not athletes and had the same struggle actually.
December 20th, 2018 at 7:51 AM ^
It's not that hard for Jucos to get into Michigan generally. We take them in baseball. It's very hard for football Jucos to get in, because nearly all of them are there because of poor academics. They're just trying to get academically eligible, not taking classes that will transfer to Michigan.
If there were good football programs at Jucos in Michigan, we probably would be getting some. Those credits are accepted, as long as they're college level classes.
December 20th, 2018 at 7:44 AM ^
Believe Steve Lorenz said they may be after DT and RB and that’s about it. Sounds like they are willing to “make room” for another 1-2 top guys as well if Ford or Crouch changes heart last minute
December 20th, 2018 at 8:10 AM ^
No on Tyrece Woods, and no thank you.
I'll say this: Preferred walk-ons can play roles sometimes, and they don't require a 4-year scholarship.
December 20th, 2018 at 8:12 AM ^
If left with 2 more scholarships, I would rather see them given to Tru Wilson and Jake Moody.
December 20th, 2018 at 8:26 AM ^
^this is for sure, they earned it
December 20th, 2018 at 9:18 AM ^
Jake Moody came in on a scholarship. He was never a walk-on. Wilson got one last season. I agree he should get one again and I think it's almost certain that he will.
December 20th, 2018 at 11:20 AM ^
Will Hart deserves a scholarship.
December 20th, 2018 at 9:25 AM ^
I am of the opinion that we should hold firm unless there is someone that we just can’t pass up. I know that we could technically take one or two or maybe even three more, but there is nothing wrong with not using those scholarships also. To get to that many scholarships we would need quite a few more people to not be on scholarship next year. I’m just hoping we don’t take late fliers on some under the radar guys just because.
December 20th, 2018 at 9:28 AM ^
Slightly OT, but a sports columnist in this morning's Atlanta paper crowed about how UGA flipped a 4* Michigan HS QB from tOSU to the Bulldogs. The kid's name is Dwan Mathis, a 6'6" 205 QB from Belleville. Did Coach Jim ever have any interest in this kid? Inquiring but recruiting-challenged minds want to know.
Secondarily, UGA's 247Sports Composite-rated #2 recruiting class includes two JUCO transfers, both defensive players. This leads one to ask whether they or several other of UGA's recruiting class would have made it past the UM Admissions office. Just sayin'
December 20th, 2018 at 9:36 AM ^
Dwan Mathis flipped from Iowa State to Michigan State, then Michigan State to Ohio State, and finally Ohio State to Georgia. Don't think Michigan was ever seriously involved.
December 20th, 2018 at 9:38 AM ^
Thanks --- kinda figured it was something like that.
December 20th, 2018 at 10:35 AM ^
Remember that our coaches are very particular about who they recruit. Like most of us, we have character traits we look for in people we want in our inner-circle. If they do not fit or if there are flags that warn us, we move forward with caution. So when it comes to certain players from the State of Michigan, some of them do not fit the mold that the coaches are looking for.
I have learned to trust the process with this coaching staff. I know that is hard for star-gazers but look at the 5* who have burned out and left the program/not developed further.
Yes, there are misses, but that happens everywhere.
December 20th, 2018 at 9:46 AM ^
I'll just add that McNamara is higher rated, was presumably higher on Harbaugh's board and has been committed since the spring.
December 20th, 2018 at 9:47 AM ^
I'd be all for adding Danielson Ike and taking a 7th OL, but it sounds like that ship may have sailed already
December 20th, 2018 at 11:31 AM ^
No thanks.
He was a ratings plummeter, had some grade concerns, and we cancelled his visit after we got Keegan. Don’t think he is an option.